A Lib Dem Council would empower residents to have a real say over issues that matter. In the meantime we speak up for people who all too often feel let down. Gateshead charges the highest levels of Council Tax for band D properties of any metropolitan borough in the country but residents feel that it is out of touch and unresponsive. That has to change!
Councillor Ron Beadle
Welcome to the new Gateshead Liberal Democrats website. Our team of 13 Councillors represent wards across Gateshead. We actively campaign across the borough, and we gained a new Councillor in each of the last two elections. We have been the only Opposition to Labour on the Council since 1996.
Currently we represent:
With activists across all 22 wards.
Our website includes information to help you get involved in community issues and access useful services such as reporting fly-tipping and responding to planning applications. You will also find contact details for each Councillor and updates about what we are doing for you!
Liberal Democrat response to BNP candidate expulsion from Reform Councillor Ron Beadle, Liberal Democrat Leader of the Opposition on Gateshead Council, has responded to Reform’s expulsion of their candidate for Saltwell.
Gateshead flyover closure commemorated with birthday cake as Lib Dems urge demolition work to push on
Liberal Democrats Focus Team - working for you, all year round
Shadon House in Barley Mow is no more! It has been demolished following Gateshead Council’s decision to decommission the former social services building.
The reopening of the unit has been welcomed by your local Lib Dem Focus Team - Jonathan Mohammed, Marilynn Ord and Jonathan Wallace.
The new bridge was installed in September 2023 and the old Allerdene Bridge was demolished, but in January this year, faults in welding joints were found in the new bridge.
The Liberal Democrats secured a number of wins in Parliament recently - here's a recap of what we've achieved.
Liberal Democrats are clear: new housing must go hand in hand with new GPs.
Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency transport package to keep Britain moving, cutting the cost of travel for people – whether by car, train or bus.
