Newcastle Lib Dems

After support for another virulently racist Facebook post from a Newcastle Reform councillor, #Newcastle City Council Deputy Leader Mark Mitchell calls out Reform councillors on liking racist tweets and Facebook posts. www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/news/article...

Our very own John Shipley, Baron Shipley of Gosforth, former leader of #Newcastle City Council between 2006 and 2010, and member of the House of Lords from 2010, is retiring from the House after 16 years.

At a Council meeting earlier this week, councillors backed a motion brought by Liberal Democrat councillor Mark Mitchell (and seconded by Lib Dem councillor Greg Stone) to show that #Newcastle Stands Up to racism. Reform councillors abstained on this motion.

Good luck today to all those taking part in the Great North Run! And thank you to everyone involved - runners, supporters, and all the people who make this great event happen. #Newcastle #GreatNorthRun #GNR26

Today marks 100 days since Colin Ferguson was elected Leader of #Newcastle City Council. Newcastle Liberal Democrats promised you would see a difference in your communities through your front window and we've got started doing exactly that. 100 days in, plenty done, plenty more to do.

#Newcastle Liberal Democrats have called for a Reform UK councillor to apologise for use of a vile trope. The call came after comments made by the councillor during a debate on anti-racism. www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/news/article...

Our Sec of State for Energy was born in Liberia & came to the UK as an asylum seeker with her family This shows what a wonderfully diverse society we live in where people can make it to the top of their chosen sector

Council this evening endorsed Leader Colin Ferguson's proposal to convene a public meeting to engage directly with the residents of #Westerhope, listen to their concerns, and answer their questions following the submission of a petition regarding concerns over Stamfordham Road. #Newcastle

Thank you to Stephen and all the team and volunteers who worked so hard to take the Liberal Democrats from 5th to a strong 2nd. And thank you to the near 700 voters who gave us their votes 🙏 🔶

Wishing our wonderful candidate, Stephen Kelly, all the best in Throckley, Walbottle and Newburn in #Newcastle. He and so many volunteers from across the city and region have put in a lot of work (and steps!)

#Newcastle has a very special reason to remember Dolly Parton. ❤️📚 While the world will remember a music icon, here in Newcastle her legacy can also be found in the homes of thousands of children through her Imagination Library. Our thoughts are with Dolly’s family and everyone mourning her loss. ❤️

Council leader Colin Ferguson had backed hospitality venues and called for the end to the Late Night Levy. #Newcastle is just one of two cities outside London that has retained a version of the levy. Now the Lib Dem-led council's licensing committee has agreed that the levy should be revoked.

It's by-election week here in #Newcastle and it's clear that Stephen Kelly and the Liberal Democrats are the ones who can stop Reform in Throckley, Walbottle and Newburn... stopreformuk.vote/local/newcas...

Congratulations to everyone across #Newcastle and beyond receiving their GCSE results today! You’ve worked incredibly hard and should be proud of how far you’ve come. Whatever your results, there’s so much still ahead.

Congratulations to every student receiving results today! You’ve worked hard and have every reason to be proud. Whatever your results, this is just the start of many adventures ahead.

We're investing in #Newcastle - and parks and green spaces are a priority for the Liberal Democrat Cabinet. Since the election, we have signed off on £1.4m of investment in our parks, reversed park café closures and are addressing bridge closures in Jesmond Dene - and more to come!

Why not sign up for an eFocus this weekend? You'll get regular news and updates about your local area in #Newcastle. Find out about what's been reported to your local Lib Dem team and what they've got fixed for you. Sign up here: www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/your-ward-ef...

Stephen Kelly is a local lad and the strong voice we need for Throckley, Walbottle and Newburn. "This isn't about politics for me. It's about standing up for the place I grew up." Find out more about Stephen and his plans for the ward: www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/news/article... #Newcastle

It's time to end the #socialcare catastrophe. New analysis by the Liberal Democrats shows that 2695 older people in #Newcastle were denied care in 2024/25, along with 2185 disabled working age adults. Lib Dems want to work across the party divide in order to find a lasting solution to this crisis.

#Newcastle #Pride weekend is nearly here and Newcastle Liberal Democrats want to wish everyone a wonderful time. Do come along to support and celebrate our LGBT+ community in our welcoming and inclusive city. Info about the event can be found on the website: www.newcastlepride.co.uk 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️

We're delighted to announce Stephen Kelly as the Liberal Democrat candidate for next month's Throckley, Walbottle and Newburn by-election in #Newcastle. Stephen is a local lad who wants to get a fair deal for the area and stop Reform. #LibDems #LiberalDemocrat

Council Leader, Cllr Colin Ferguson, has unveiled the initial areas of focus for the new Liberal Democrat administration formed after the local elections in May. Investment in grass cutting, potholes, bulky waste collection and youth services has been announced.

Yesterday for #ArmedForcesDay #Newcastle Liberal Democrats paid tribute and gave thanks at the Civic Centre to those serving both now and in the past. www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/news/article...

🏳️‍🌈The Pride Flag is flying proudly above Newcastle Civic Centre. We’re proud to stand up for equality, inclusion and the right for everyone to be themselves. Happy #Pride Month, #Newcastle. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/news/article...

Happy Pride Month, everyone! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ We know there's a lot of work still left to do, and we're still fighting. 💪 Here for you, always. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Newcastle Council Update: The Liberal Democrats and the Green Party agree deal to run Newcastle City Council. The Liberal Democrats will be in charge of the council with a minority administration after securing support from the Green Party. #Newcastle #LibDems

Lib Dems WIN 25 councillors in Newcastle 🔶

Liberal Democrats get things done. We don’t do division. We do potholes and police officers, church roofs and clean rivers. We focus on the local issues that matter to you. Vote Liberal Democrat on 7th May.

On #TransDayOfVisibility we celebrate trans people and stand with the trans community against hatred and discrimination. To all our trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming members, supporters, friends and followers: We respect you, we value you - today and every day.

In #Newcastle ,we've been pushing on this issue with our own Stop Sewage Polluting the #Ouseburn campaign. In 2025 alone, there were 87 sewage spills into the Ouseburn, adding up to over 279 hours of sewage dumping. Back our campaign: www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/campaigns/st...

To paraphrase from The Importance of Being Earnest: To lose one candidate may be regarded as a misfortune, to lose five looks like carelessness… It’s no wonder it’s the Lib Dems who are most trusted to run local councils (YouGov, Sep 2025) www.scotsman.com/news/politic...

In the latest edition of the Local Government Association's first magazine Councillor Wendy Taylor talks about planning for healthy places and how councils can lead the next phase of prevention. www.lgafirst.co.uk/features/pla...

Trump's war is sending your bills through the roof. Why are Kemi & Nigel cheering him on?

Lib Dems winning in the North East against both Labour and Reform! Help make the change in #Newcastle as well in May by voting for more Liberal Democrat councillors. Because Newcastle deserves better.

National issues can affect all of us at local level too and it's the theme of this week's 60 second survey of the week. What's important to you? Cost of living? Jobs and the economy? Climate change and the environment? Let us know in the survey! www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/60-second-su...

Back our campaign to end the A&E crisis! If you've had an injury, you shouldn't have to wait hours to be seen by a doctor. Yet for too many people in Newcastle, that is now a sad reality. We're calling for a new law to outlaw waits of 12 hours or more. Add your name: www.libdems.org.uk/12hours

Today is the first day of LGBT History Month LGBT+ people have always been part of our societies, but often their stories are hidden and go untold. This month is an opportunity to celebrate those stories and continue to campaign for progress.

#Newcastle deserves better than a failing Labour administration, but wherever Reform run councils, they bring chaos, division, broken promises, and reward themselves above serving residents. Newcastle deserves real change but only the Lib Dems can deliver that. www.lbc.co.uk/article/refo...

In the week that the Labour administration announced the closure of the cafés at Paddy Freeman’s and Exhibition Park, our 60 second survey of the week is all about our local environment. Let us know what's most important to you: www.newcastle-libdems.org.uk/60-second-su...