Scott Dickinson MBE

06/09/2026

Political parties always have protesters I've been to hundreds of conferences and experienced all sorts in that time. But never have I seen disgusting scenes like this. These individuals feel like they can behave in this way and the Reform party joke about it. Disgusting is all I have to say, violently attack hecklers/protesters basically anyone who doesn't share your view. I've seen similar online abuse of a local young women candidate same party and Restore acting the same. Who would want these people representing them? Good lord 🙈

05/09/2026

Great to see hear so much support for Amy today people interested in a young local women with experience and ideas. Well done.

What a glorious day in Amble today! ☀️🚪

Out and about door knocking and speaking to residents.

Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to stop and have a chat with me, it was lovely to meet you all! 🌹

04/09/2026

🗳️ Nominations have closed. Now Amble has a choice.

Reform. Conservative. Restore.

Different badges, but candidates occupying much of the same political ground and offering Amble a similar style of politics.

And then there’s Amy Spriggs. 🌹

A young, passionate, community-focused local woman who already spends her working life helping people across our area.

Amy knows that being a councillor isn’t about making the most noise or constantly talking about national politics. She also knows
that the politics of division serves nobody. It’s about being visible, accessible and prepared to put the work in.

It’s helping the resident who doesn’t know where else to turn. Supporting community groups and local businesses. Fighting for investment. Working with people even when you don’t agree on everything. And making sure Amble has a strong voice where decisions are actually made.

That’s the choice in this by-election.

More of the same kind of politics from three different directions or a fresh, local and community-driven voice in Amy.

Amy has the passion, local knowledge and determination to work hard for Amble from day one.

🌹 For community. For Amble. Vote Amy Spriggs.

03/09/2026

It was great to pop along to Hadston House today to meet with representatives from Karbon Homes, who were hosting a tenant engagement session with local residents and representatives.

As one of the biggest housing providers in our area, it’s really important that Karbon continues to engage directly with tenants, listens to their experiences and understands the issues that matter to them.

These sessions give local people the opportunity to have their voices heard, raise concerns and help shape how services are delivered in our communities.

Thanks to everyone who came along and took part. 🏡💬

03/09/2026

Well done Amy 🙌🙌 so proud to see a young women putting themself forward despite the pressure. I will support you. Good luck.

It’s official 🌹

I am your Labour candidate for Amble, and I can’t wait to speak to you all on the doors 😊

03/09/2026

I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Amy Spriggs for a number of years, and I’ve seen first-hand the commitment, compassion and energy she brings to our local communities.

Amy isn’t someone who has suddenly discovered our area. She was schooled locally, has worked locally and has lived locally all her life. This is home.

At Hadston House, Amy has already spent years helping to deliver services to people from Amble and across our coastal communities.

She has worked with older residents, helping us combat loneliness and isolation and ensuring hot, nutritious meals reach older and vulnerable people in their homes. She has also worked within our youth team, helping provide activities, opportunities and support for the next generation.

That gives Amy something incredibly important real experience of working directly with local people and understanding the challenges families, older residents and communities face.

Over the years we’ve also seen what can be achieved when our coastal communities work together: from the long journey towards rebuilding our local school, first announced in 2016, to efforts around Amble’s retail offer, attracting businesses such as Aldi, creating jobs and supporting investment in the town.

Amy would bring her own experience and ideas while being part of a wider coastal team alongside myself and Cllr Liz Dunn, sharing our collective knowledge, contacts and experience.

I’m also pleased that former Amble councillors Terry Clark and Robert Arkless are supporting Amy and are willing to share the considerable knowledge they built up representing the town.

For me, that combination is important:

A young local professional.
Years of hands-on community experience.
A lifelong connection to our area.
And an experienced team around her.

Amy understands that good local representation is about listening and working alongside residents, community organisations, voluntary groups and local businesses to help Amble continue to succeed.

I’m proud of what Amy has already achieved working alongside us and proud to support her as she puts herself forward to serve the community she has always called home.

02/09/2026

Good 👍

01/09/2026

The A1 through Northumberland has been talked about for far too long now we need to see real progress.

I was pleased to co-sign this important letter alongside North East MPs, Mayor Kim McGuinness and the Leader of Northumberland County Council, welcoming the commitment to find a way to fund the improvement and ultimately the dualling of the A1 from Morpeth to Berwick.

For our communities, this isn’t just about transport. The A1 connects people to jobs, schools, hospitals, businesses, family and the rest of our region. Recent tragedies have also reminded us why improving safety must remain an absolute priority.

It is good to see MPs from across the North East joining together with regional and local leaders on something so important to Northumberland.

We need immediate safety improvements alongside a credible, funded, long-term plan for dualling.

Northumberland deserves an A1 that is safer, more reliable and fit for the future. It’s time to turn decades of discussion into delivery.

31/08/2026

Fantastic work Amy and team 🥰

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💛 330 attendances in August! 💛

Preventing loneliness and social isolation is at the heart of so much of what we do at Hadston House.

Throughout August, we’ve had an incredible 330 attendances from our senior members across our activities, trips and social opportunities. 🧡

But behind that number are 330 opportunities for conversation, friendship, laughter and connection, and sometimes simply a reason to get out of the house and spend time with others.

A massive THANK YOU to all of our wonderful members who continue to support and take part in what we do. And an equally huge thank you to our volunteers and staff, whose time, care and commitment make these activities possible.

Together, we’re helping to tackle loneliness and build a stronger, more connected community. 🏡☀️