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
Our team of 18 Councillors represent seven wards across Gateshead. We actively campaign across the borough in all wards. We have been the only Opposition to Labour on the Council since 1996.
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Liberal Democrat councillors have called for greater scrutiny over council bosses' role in the saga that saw Gateshead FC barred from the National League play-offs.
Did you know that Labour's Gateshead Central and Whickham candidate lives in London? According to the published address' for candidates, the Labour candidate lives in Chipping Barnet 235 miles away from Gateshead. RON BEADLE LIVES IN GATESHEAD!
Gateshead Council debate on the Liberal Democrat motion, calling to ensure Gateshead Football Club has a 10 year tenancy at Gateshead Stadium which the Council are looking to transfer to another management. The motion was rejected by Labour.
Rishi Sunak has called for a General Election, Labour and the Tories think this is a two horse race, let’s put the old horses back in the stable. Send a message to Westminster and vote Liberal Democrat on the 4th July.
Gateshead Councillors will be asked to give Gateshead Football Club a secure 10 year tenancy at Gateshead International Stadium.
New figures analysing sewage dumped in Council areas have revealed that sewage was dumped into waterways in Gateshead for 15,977 hours in 2023.
No child should ever have to experience sexual abuse. These are horrifying crimes that cause so much harm to the children who are victims. We will keep up the pressure so that the action needed to make our communities safe all children finally happens.
Government must deliver the change people are yearning for
A new charity single to support young carers
