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Fight Labour's Slash and Burn Budget Proposals in Newcastle!
The Labour council leader talks of Newcastle being targeted for the biggest hit, but ignores the fact that councils in the North East receive on average £300 per
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Opposition Lib Dem councillors suggest Wonga deal should support local financial inclusion projects
Following confirmation that Newcastle United have concluded a 4 year commercial sponsorship deal with payday loans company Wonga today, Opposition Liberal Democrat councillors on Newcastle City…
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LIB DEM COUNCILLORS PRESS FOR ACTION ON COCHRANE PARK SPEED SIGNS GO-SLOW
Lib Dem councillors in North Heaton ward are calling on Newcastle City Council to speed up implementation of anti-speeding measures!
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LIB DEM COUNCILLORS CALL FOR NEW FOCUS ON NEWCASTLE'S LOCAL SHOPPING STREETS
Opposition Lib Dem councillors on Newcastle City Council are calling on the authority to do more to ensure the benefit of a £100,000 Government grant for local high streets in Newcastle is spread…
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2012 Local Election Manifesto
We believe that the Labour Council in Newcastle was elected last year largely because of national factors, and it's taking our city backwards.
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WEALTHY TO LOSE TAX BREAKS ON SECOND HOMES
Councillor Sarah Cross has welcomed proposals from the coalition government to remove tax breaks for second home-owners. Currently, Councils are legally obliged to give a second home council tax…
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NEW CCTV CAMERAS FOR DENTON
There have been ongoing problems with anti social fires, underage drinking and other anti-social behaviour acrossDentonwhich are of great concern to residents and councillors. The Council has been…
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Oak continues to grow
In the last North Jesmond Focus we were pleased to report a large increase in financial support for Operation Oak from Newcastle University. We can now report that Northumbria University has agreed…
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Council Budget: Labour make the wrong cuts
The current economic environment does not allow the Labour Party to tax and spend as they have generally done in the past - often recklessly. This year they were forced to make some cuts. The result…