🌉 Tyne Bridge Restoration: Honouring Our Heritage I recently joined the Joint Bridges Committee for an on-site tour of the Tyne Bridge restoration works. It was inspiring to meet the team behind this vital project and see the progress in restoring our iconic landmark!

Great to be out in #Elswick with the local NCLCentralWest team talking and listening to residents about the issues that matter to them - public services, cost of living and housing topped the list, and Labour is working to improve all three!

I’m pleased the Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander MP has agreed to my request for an urgent meeting to find a permanent solution for the Gateshead Flyover. Myself, Mark Ferguson and Martin Gannon will meet with her Monday. Here’s the letter I’ve sent ahead of that meeting 👇🏼

Proud to share Newcastle City Council's progress on Climate and Transport. As Cabinet Member, I’m excited to drive our NetZero Action Plan with your voices shaping a cleaner, greener Newcastle. 🌍

Truly honoured and humbled to see this banner at Northumbria Uni City Campus celebrating my work. Deeply grateful to my mentors, colleagues, and family for their unwavering support and encouragement throughout this journey 🙏💕

Proud to share that our litter-picking campaign, Clean Community Clean World, Blakelaw, has been honoured with the 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐝𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 for 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 by CleanupUK Thanks Newcastle City Council for all the support💚

There’s no change today on Tyne and Wear Metro. The suspension between Monument and Heworth due to the Gateshead flyover is still in place as are replacement bus services. You can find updates on X at the link below. 🙏 Thank you to those travelling for patience and understanding. It will

Great achievements in first few months. Excited about what Keir Starmer’s The Labour Party will deliver in 2025

Today I met with the Secretary of State for Transport along with Mark Ferguson and Martin Gannon. Here’s an update on Gateshead Flyover and Tyne and Wear Metro. 1. The most urgent priority is a temporary fix to get the Metro fully up and running. Gateshead council know this. They

Due to the cancellation of today’s New Year's Eve fireworks, the planned road closures on the Quayside have been lifted. Roads are open, and stewards will be on hand to inform anyone who hasn’t seen the update. Stay safe and happy New Year!

Windy weather makes fireworks more dangerous, with strong gusts altering their flight and increasing risks. We advise against using fireworks in these conditions. If you choose to, take extra care and prioritise safety for yourself and those around you.

Northumbria University has been ranked as 10th in the UK for environmental and ethical performance in the People & Planet’s University League for 2024/25 🌱 northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/news-…

After the bad weather we had a big NCLCentralWest team out in #Wingrove talking and listening to residents about the issues that matter - #publicservices, #safestreets, #NHS, #costofliving and the work the Labour government to improve lives in #Newcastle

Professor John Woodward has been named Education Champion at the BusinessCloud.co.uk #NorthernLeaders Awards, highlighting his work to develop the new £50 million North East Space Skills and Technology Centre at Northumbria Uni 🚀🛰️ #SpaceNU northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/news-…

Great local NCLCentralWest team out in sunny #Blakelaw talking and listening to residents about the issues that matter - concerns over #antisocialbehaviour #housing and #costofliving. The Labour Party plans for #saferstreets, 1.5 million houses and a growing economy were very welcome!

Great to be out in West Fenham with the local NCLCentralWest team talking and listening to residents about the issues which matter to them - housing, the #NHS and defence came out top.

🎉 Proud to share that Northumbria Uni Physics programmes are now fully accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) Institute of Physics through to 2029! Huge thanks to our amazing Physics team, Shaun Bloomfield, Ciro Semprebon, and to all staff & students! 🙌🎓 Andy Long

A Day of Peace, Positivity, and Togetherness – International Yoga Day A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this year’s International Yoga Day truly special. Thanks, Lord Mayor of Newcastle Henry Gallagher, for opening the event. Newcastle City Council India in Birmingham India in the UK 🇮🇳🇬🇧 (Newcastle)

💚 65 weeks of local environmental action – Blakelaw, Newcastle Small, consistent actions like our weekly clean-up help build awareness, pride, and shared responsibility 🌍👇 Newcastle City Council

Congratulations to the Lionesses — a powerful win and an even more powerful message! 🦁🏆⚽💕