Newcastle upon Tyne Liberal Democrats

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Government's Help to buy scheme pushes up prices for young people

Article: Oct 18, 2017

John, Lord Shipley said in the House of Lords : "The Minister will be aware that Help to Buy has

assisted quite a number of young people to buy their first home, but is he aware of the research which now shows that Help to Buy is actually helping to increase house prices, putting home ownership beyond the reach of many more people?"
Metro falling short on customer service

Article: Oct 8, 2017

Numerous calls to the Metro system's helpline have not been responded to, particularly outside of office hours. Opposition Liberal Democrats have called on public transport operator Nexus to make a statement on how many calls using Metro station Help Points have gone unanswered in the last year.

The Lib Dems have turned a spotlight on the issue after recent reports of late night anti social behaviour and violent disturbances on the network, particularly on the St James - Coast service.
What can be recycled in Newcastle through the blue bins?

Article: Oct 6, 2017

In response to a reader's question, it has been confirmed to us that staples in documents are not a problem and can be left in; these will be captured as part of the re-processing.

Envelopes with windows are also acceptable, the windows do not have to be removed.

Bags, film and pots can be made from different plastic polymers from plastic bottles. The process to recycle different plastics are complex meaning that now and in this area, it is not environmentally or economically practical to target all types for collection.
Meet your Gosforth councillors

Event: Nov 4, 2017 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Gosforth High Street NE3

Gosforth councillors will be on Gosforth High Street on the first Saturday of every month, outside the Shopping Centre (look out for the umbrella and the sandwich board)

This is in addition to private Councillor surgeries which are advertised widely and regularly.

We look forward to seeing you to discuss issues of concern, or just to say hello!
A PPB people are laughing with, not at

Article: Sep 29, 2017

If you missed the Party Political Broadcast with humour that's amused a lot of people, click here

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b095y7z4/party-political-broadcasts-liberal-democrats-20092017
Review of electoral wards and polling places in Newcastle

Article: Sep 20, 2017

Review polling districts and polling stations resulting from Boundaries Commission review of ward boundaries in Newcastle

The consultation is available at www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk or by attending one of the drop in sessions detailed below -

East - East End Library - Monday 18 September - 4.30 - 6pm
Your Homes Newcastle direct debit glitch

Article: Sep 11, 2017

Your Homes Newcastle (YHN) have informed councillors that some of their customers experienced issues with their Direct Debit payments on Friday 8^th September. Unfortunately, customers with Direct Debit payments on that date had their account debited twice due to a problem being experienced across the country by their Direct Debit provider, Allpay. To rectify the error, Allpay aimed to re-credit the accounts of all affected customers on the same day. However, this was not possible, so some customers will be receiving credits to their account by the end of Tuesday 12^th September.
Abandon the handover of our Parks

Petition: Sep 3, 2017

We, the undersigned residents of Newcastle upon Tyne, call on the Labour administration at theCity Council to abandon their proposal to hand the management of the city's parks over to a Trust on the following grounds:

• Management by a Trust would remove essential democratic accountability for our green spaces;

• This loss of accountability could lead to over-commercialisation of parks;

• The draft business plan developed for the Trust is based on many dubious assumptions and unrealistic financial projections;

• None of the income opportunities identified in that business plan actually require the formation of a Trust;

• The other Councils who have considered the Parks' Trust model have abandoned the idea.
Liberal Democrats to call for reversal of Article 50

Article: Sep 1, 2017

At their conference in Bournemouth later this month, the Liberal Democrats will point out all the downsides of leaving the European Union and reinforce its vigorous defence of jobs, living standards, individual rights, international co-operation and the British national interest.

They will be asked to support the following motion:
Students as others see them - article in The Economist magazine

Article: Aug 25, 2017

FOR a glimpse of how student housing has changed, drive into Newcastle from the east. First, the route passes through Heaton, a former working-class suburb crammed with terraced housing, the sort of digs long occupied by students. It then continues to Manors, where student accommodation is of a different class: high-rise, purpose-built towers jut out, with more rising from the ground. On a weekday morning during the summer holidays, the side streets are eerily empty, so dominated is the area by students.

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Welcome to the Newcastle Liberal Democrats website

The Liberal Democrats are proud to have been in control of Newcastle City Council from 2004 until 2011. In that time, we cut waste and contained council tax rises, oversaw improvements in educational achievement and spent more on the services people said they wanted, such as community safety, street cleaning, recycling and the environment.

The Liberal Democrats are a powerful and effective force on the Council, with 20 members, one of the strongest Lib Dem Groups in the country. Conservatives and UKIP have no councillors. We chair the Scrutiny Committees.

We hope that you enjoy visiting our website, and please don't hesitate to get in touch if you need any more information.

Farron

"We see people as individuals, not as opposing tribes lined up against each other across borders. We favour co-operation over isolation - your failure is not my success. We stand up against abuse of power, for entrepreneurship and individual endeavour. We see immigration as a blessing not a curse and value the contribution of every single individual has to make to this beautiful country of ours"

Tim Farron MP, on his election as Leader of the Liberal Democrats 16th July 2015

Tim Farron meets Liberal Democrats in Newcastle in January 2016

R.I.P. Rt Hon Charles Kennedy

former Leader of the Liberal Democrats

Seen here celebrating gaining control of Newcastle City Council in 2004

Charles Kennedy celebrates Liberal Democrats taking control of Newcastle 2004

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Liberal Democrats membership has been soaring since the General Election and is close to its highest ever - if you aren't one already, join us to help us build a better Britain

City limits

Newcastle is home to two great Universities and we welcome tens of thousands of students from around the world. Be sure to join LibDemSocs when you arrive - and register to vote!

Two respected Universities

Anita Lower

Cllr Anita Lower, re-elected as Liberal Group Leader on Newcastle City Council in May 2016, is supported by her deputy Clr Wendy Taylor and an enthusiastic and experienced team of councillors, Party members and Focus deliverers

Jackie Milburn statue (By Ultra7 (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons)

The great city of Newcastle upon Tyne was granted a mayoral charter by King John in 1216