Gateshead Liberal Democrats

Gateshead Liberal Democrats The official local branch of the Liberal Democrats, representing communities across Gateshead.

Promoted by Ron Beadle on behalf of Gateshead Liberal Democrats, c/o 21 Beaconsfield Avenue Low Fell NE9 5XT.

04/09/2026

Today we have announced the latest proposals for the planned Metro extension to Washington. The proposals outline three new stations – located at Follingsby, Washington North and Washington South - as well as seeing the line cross the River Wear via the Victoria Viaduct, travel towards and under the A19, and connect with the current network at South Hylton.

The 13km Metro extension plays a critical role in North East Mayor Kim McGuinness’ vision to transform local transport and create an integrated network spanning the region.

Throughout September, we'll be holding a series of public engagement events where you can:

✅ View the proposals in detail
✅ Meet the team
✅ Ask questions
✅ Share your feedback

Find out more, view the proposals and see the full list of engagement events in the comments below

04/09/2026

🚧As work continues around the Park Lane roundabout area as part of the flyover demolition programme, our contractors need a series of lane closures, and then full junction closures overnight next week.🚧
• Monday 7th September and Tuesday 8th September, 8pm to 6am).
Lane closures are needed both northbound and southbound on the A167, but the road will remain open.
• Wednesday 9th, Thursday 10th and Friday 11th September, a full closure of the Park Lane roundabout will be required, from 8pm to 6am.
Diversions will be in place. Full details of the demolition programme can be found at www.gateshead.gov.uk/flyover

04/09/2026

We rely on teachers to educate our children, the least we can do is make sure they want to come back after the summer.

04/09/2026

Come on down to Dunston Staiths this Saturday for our September open day, and feel Gateshead's coal heritage come alive around you.

The Staiths will be open to the public between 10am and 2pm.

No need to book. Entry is £3, with all proceeds going into making the Staiths open to access and to help pay for essential maintenance work. However, if you live in an NE8 or NE11 postcode you can get on for free - please bring an official letter or bill with you as proof of address.

Find out more at:
https://www.tynederwentway.co.uk/article/27462/Dunston-Staiths-Open-Day

NewcastleGateshead Tyne and Wear Building Preservation Trust The Staiths Cafe Dunston Staiths Restoration Project North East National Trust Newcastle University Gateshead Council

03/09/2026

A survey by the party suggested almost half of teachers reported considering quitting the classroom in the next five years.

03/09/2026

Vandalism on a Grand Scale brings Tish Murtha’s landmark body of work back into print in a newly reworked publication, with a new sequence, updated texts and a renewed sense of purpose for younger generations.

Born in South Shields in 1956, Murtha returned to Newcastle from university to document life in her Elswick community, capturing the social impact of industrial decline.

This new edition returns one of the defining works of British documentary photography to circulation.
Tish Murtha’s photorgaphs are also exhibiting at Baltic until April 2027.

Take a piece of the exhibition home with you. Shop in person or online at https://shop.balticmill.com 🛍️

31/08/2026

I was asked by the organisers of the community fair in Dunston if I...

31/08/2026

🚨 National Emergency Warning: Broken Fridge Backlog Threatens Communities

​A mounting crisis is hitting waste centres across England and Wales as extreme heat waves cause a surge in broken fridges and freezers, paired with a severe shortage of specialist processing plants. With 26 councils already suspending collections and booking restrictions tightening, local areas face a massive backlog.

​Liberal Democrat MP for Didcot and Wantage, Olly Glover, has sounded the alarm, warning that shutting down legal disposal routes drastically increases the risk of rogue operators and desperate residents turning to illegal fly-tipping. Fridges contain hazardous gases that require safe, specialist recycling, but current UK infrastructure is buckling under the pressure.

​Local leaders are calling on the government to step in, force white goods manufacturers to shoulder the burden, and protect communities from a wave of illegal dumping.

​👉 Read the full article here: https://liberalactionuk.blogspot.com/2026/08/lib-dem-mp-warns-of-national-emergency.html

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