Fawdon & West Gosforth
Celebrating the Launch of the Newcastle North Veteran’s Hub
Celebrating community, service, and support – the Newcastle North Veteran’s Hub is officially open!
17 May 2025
Kenton Focus Team
Rob Austin
Working hard for Kenton all year round
Rob Ausin is the Focus Editor for Kenton Ward. He works hard throughout the year to address local problems and issues and to ensure that the voices of Kenton's residents are heard in the Council Chamber.
The Focus Team aims to listen to local people's concerns and issues and keep in touch through regular Focus newsletters throughout the year. In addition, the team now use this web page, eFocus and social media to keep local people informed about what is happening across the ward.
Rob works closely with the 23 strong Liberal Democrats Official Opposition Group on Newcastle City Council, holding the current Labour administration to account and pressing for change to improve our area and the wider city.
How to Contact the Focus Team
Do you have a problem or issue?
You can contact the Kenton Focus Team in the following ways:
Email us at: kenton@ncl-libdems.org.uk or just click on the button below
Call Rob Ausin on: 07564 428932
Kenton Local News
Newcastle - Citywide
Effective action still needed to stop sewage pollution after proposals watered down by Labour locally and nationally
Liberal Democrats will continue their campaign in Newcastle and nationally to stop sewage polluting our rivers, lakes and coastline after Labour councillors and ministers missed opportunities to effectively tackle the water companies
8 Sep 2024
Newcastle - Citywide
Labour votes down pavements improvement demand
The Liberal Democrats brought a motion to Newcastle City Council this week on the state of our pavements and the injuries local people are sustaining from trip hazards. Labour Councillors, apparently anxious to watch football on TV, voted it down We said:
12 Jul 2024
Kenton
Campaign to save Boots the Chemist in Kenton
Kenton Focus Team launch petition to save the Boots Pharmacy in Kenton
26 Nov 2023
Kenton
Protect Kenton residents from dangerous parking
Local Liberal Democrat Rob Austin is calling on the council to stop dangerous parking in parts of the area.
11 Mar 2023
Kenton eFocus - More News - More Quickly
Many residents tell us how much they appreciate receiving a copy of the local FOCUS newsletter through their letterbox - with local news and campaign updates from the Liberal Democrats.
If you would like to receive more frequent updates on issues and stories affecting your local neighbourhood then eFocus is for you - a regular email newsletter sent direct to your email inbox from the Kenton Focus Team. It is formatted to read easily on your computer, smart phone, tablet or other device.
If you would like to receive Kenton eFocus then sign up below.
Sign up to receive regular local eFocus newsletters
Would you like to receive regular updates on stories affecting your neighbourhood? We can send our local eFocus newsletter direct to your email inbox - so you can read it on your computer, smart phone or tablet.
Kenton Liberal Democrats Focus Team - Service & Action All Year Round
Tackling local issues and listening to residents across Kenton Ward
Save Boots in Kenton
Petition to Save Boots the Chemist in Kenton
