I discovered so much music listening to @whisperingbob.bsky.social’s Saturday night shows on Radio 2 during my 20s. By all accounts he is an absolute gent. Sadly, Bob is one of my broadcasting heroes that I’ve never met. Thank you for all the memories, Bob! radiotoday.co.uk/2026/06/bob-...

Vote Reform, Get AI www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...

On burnout, and why Parliament is a better place with people like @carladenyer.bsky.social representing their communities with honesty and openness. www.theguardian.com/education/20...

As @nickhartleygreen.bsky.social says, we knew it was important to be grown ups and put people before party politics. The stability and cooperation agreement we've signed with the Liberal Democrats will ensure that we have good governance and get things done over this next year.

Yesterday showed exactly why Newcastle is turning to the Greens. Again and again in speeches, @nclgreenparty.bsky.social councillors were the ones standing up against inequality, speaking up for communities and pushing for a more hopeful, inclusive politics focused on people and planet.

Newcastle's Green Group and Liberal Democrat Group have reached an agreement for the upcoming council arrangement! 📣

This is also a generation whose entire lives have been lived in austerity, with playgrounds, youth services, libraries, community centres, high streets, etc. disappearing and disinvested. That doesn’t get a mention in this report on Milburn’s review. And even covid seems a bit of an afterthought.

So yes, I believe the House of Lords is undemocratic and needs to be replaced with a fully elected second chamber. I also know that the Bishop of Newcastle is a genuine force for good and I’m glad she continues to use her voice to stand up for the most powerless 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Following a historic set of local election results in which the Green Party won the largest vote share on Newcastle City Council and elected 23 councillors, Newcastle Green Party has elected its leadership team for the year ahead.

Introducing your new Byker Green Councillor - Hedley Sugar-Wells!

Introducing your new Byker Green Councillor - Jamie Anderson!

Re-introducing Nick Hartley, your Byker Green Councillor. Nick was first elected in 2024 and has been re-elected to Byker!

As Cllr Nick Hartley says, we’re ready to work cross-party and cross-community to serve the people who elected us. Newcastle Greens aren’t interested in point scoring or tribalism. People across the city are struggling with rising bills, crumbling services, and are being ignored.

This was a strange question to be asked of me on #BBCPoliticsNorth yesterday. As Greens in Newcastle, we’re building support in working class communities right across the city. With people from a range of backgrounds, with common concerns about the impact of cuts and the cost of living.

I can think of worse PMs than Paul McCartney…

On the basis of the predicted national vote share the Greens came second on Thursday. In Newcastle they topped the poll. #bbcpoliticsnorth to @nickhartleygreen.bsky.social of @nclgreenparty.bsky.social : "You're confident that @zackpolanski.bsky.social is the right leader for your party?" lol

Greens were the only major party whose support grew, and in Newcastle more people backed the Greens than backed Labour, Conservatives, Lib Dems or Reform. The future is Green.

Thank you to voters from right across Byker for electing our first full @greenparty.org.uk team in the ward. Results for the Greens are looking really good all across Newcastle. Putting communities first and working together for all residents! 💚 www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...

Thank you for all the many messages and good wishes. You’re all brilliant, and I genuinely wouldn’t be doing this work without your support and encouragement. From residents across Byker, to @nclgreenparty.bsky.social colleagues, to friends and family - it’s all teamwork, working together.

Change is needed, as this article makes clear - vote Green across the East End and across Newcastle tomorrow. Use all three votes Green 🗳️ 🗳️ 🗳️ 💚 💚 💚

Reminders for this Thursday May 7th ➡️ 💚 Bring voter ID - you need photo ID to vote, check here to see what is accepted www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-e... 💚 This year all 3 councillor seats in every ward are up for election - so make sure you mark an 'X' against 3 names

Newcastle Green Party withdraws endorsement of two candidates

I first met Hannah last year when she, like me, was a year or so into being a councillor. Her dedication, commitment and willingness to work hard was clear. Yesterday I met her for the first time as MP. Hannah was exactly the same: authentic, as committed as ever. This is hope.

There is such a power of hope, compassion and commitment that Hannah Spencer brings to her work. It was a pleasure to welcome our newest Green MP to Newcastle yesterday. She helped remind me of why we do all this: for fairness, for people & planet, for community! Thank you Hannah. Vote Green!

Statement from Newcastle Green Party

A statement from the Newcastle Green Group on the Blakelaw & Cowgate Candidate Tina Ion

I’ve been so impressed by how @rachelmillward.bsky.social articulates what we stand for as Greens. Here she is talking about our work in councils 👇 #bbcqt

Thanks to the Newcastle Chronicle for hosting this week’s local election debate. A great chance to set out how we as Greens would work with our communities if I’m re-elected with more Green councillors in the Civic. www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...

After bringing an amendment to Newcastle City Council’s budget last month, I can confirm that bills will stay frozen for residents on Byker’s District Heating for at least this next year. www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...

Representing @nclgreenparty.bsky.social at tonight’s Tyne and Wear Citizens Local Elections Assembly. St Nicholas’ Cathedral @ 6pm, Tuesday actionnetwork.org/events/tyne-...

I raised concerns with Nexus about NHS staff travelling from Byker to the Freeman on the 18 now the operator has changed. Progress: Stagecoach have agreed to suspend change & cancellation fees for affected staff - easing immediate financial pressure while people make decisions.

The link between poverty, inequality and health has long been known. From John Snow’s pump to Beveridge’s report, Doughnut Economics and Marmot Cities, we’re not short of public health ideas to fix this. We need political will. Vote Green on May 7th. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

This is beautiful 💚

The @nclgreenparty.bsky.social are proud to be on the side of independent venues, small businesses and strengthening the Newcastle pound by keeping more wealth circulating locally. www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...

People have loved having Green councillors in Byker, Elswick, Jesmond and Ouseburn. They want more! It’s hard work but with street clean ups, money off district heating bills and more support for anti-poverty groups, it’s clear @nclgreenparty.bsky.social gets results for our communities!

We’ve had some progress on these Byker roadworks. ✔️ lights have been altered to sensors that monitor traffic flow. ✔️ traffic management site will be on site during peak periods next week. ✔️ signage is being explored to try to prevent the junction becoming blocked.

With the 18 bus to work cancelled, I walked in whilst writing another email to Newcastle Council and Nexus urging solutions to the impact from the St Peter’s Basin / Walker Rd works. Surely there is a way for temp signals to prioritise buses to reduce delays? Lessons from elsewhere?

I’m aware of some of the damage around the Byker Ward caused by last night’s storm. Where there is damage to Karbon or Council property, please do feel free to loop me in or share my details ([email protected]) with those affected. I hope everyone stayed safe.

Good to discuss with the Green Party Deputy Leader @rachelmillward.bsky.social our work getting bills down for Byker estate homeowners. Community politics. As Rachel says on BBC Any Questions - bills in Byker will go up unless we end our dependency on fossil fuels & shift to renewables #BBCAQ

Welcome to Newcastle, @rachelmillward.bsky.social! 👋 Our Co-Deputy Leader is making her debut on Any Questions? tonight at Ponteland High School on BBC Radio 4. Tune in at 8PM to hear her take on the key issues being debated right now. 🎙️

A Newcastle v Sunderland match at midday on a Sunday in late March with all-out council elections in less than seven weeks. I think I can safely say all political parties in Newcastle will be calling a truce between 12 and 2 today. The doorknocks fall silent. #HowayTheLads

Great to join the Byker Community Safety Action Day on Shields Road. EPiC & Northumbria Police are at Hadrian Square until 3pm - drop by to raise concerns and share ideas. With a new policing hub opening at East End Library, it’s a step towards safer streets.

Please be aware the west end of Byker’s Shields Road is closed off by police this morning with no access available. More information from @chroniclelive.co.uk here: www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...

As with all the other @greenparty.org.uk members and residents across our communities who pick up litter, we never had to be “asked” to pick litter. We did it because it needs doing and we care. How out of touch is @nigelfarageuk.bsky.social?

All change on the 18 from Walker to Quorum via Byker. From 22/03, Northstar take over from Stagecoach. I’ve contacted Nexus to raise questions about communication to commuters. There’s a 4-week grace period for travel passes, but this clearly raises more questions for those on annual passes.

One of the many good things to come out of Byker👇 #Ringtons www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...

Great launch of the Byker Community Links event today. Joined by fellow Byker @nclgreenparty.bsky.social candidates Jamie Anderson & Hedley Sugar-Wells alongside brilliant organisations led by Search Newcastle and council officers. Lots of good chats with residents. More soon!

Nick and our other Green Councillors have worked so hard to develop these amendments and secure cross party support for them. They will make life better for residents all across our city. So proud of them and of all our wonderful @nclgreenparty.bsky.social members this morning 💚

I’m feeling so proud of how we as Greens carried ourselves during this process. Constructive, open conversations with Lib Dems, Labour and Independents. Positive collaborative work with Council officers. Most important, these are real tangible changes for residents. 💚

Join us today from 12.30pm to 2pm at East End Pool (NE6 1AL) to meet other groups and organisations active in Byker, make connections and discuss how we can make Byker better!