Gateshead Liberal Democrats

16/10/2026

Opposition councillors Amanda Wintcher and Rachel Cabral with Gateshead residents on the Millennium Bridge earlier this evening.

14/10/2026

BOER WAR MEMORIAL

At the request of Low Fell’s Councillors, an excellent job is being done today to restore the lettering on the names of the fallen on Low Fell’s Boer War Memorial. We are very pleased that this is happening in good time for this year’s Armistice Day Service.

13/10/2026

Volunteer fair happening at Gateshead Central library right now:

https://www.ourgateshead.org/things-to-do/gateshead-volunteer-recruitment-fair

09/10/2026

✨ Celebrate safely this Bonfire Night

Planning to enjoy some fireworks? We've put together a list of licensed firework displays taking place across Tyne and Wear.

By choosing an organised event, you can enjoy a fantastic display while helping to reduce the risk of fire and injury.

📍 View the full list via the link in the comments below 👇

Have fun, stay safe and look out for one another.




Northumbria Police North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

09/10/2026

With Christmas now approaching, we want parents and carers to be fully aware of the law around e-bikes and e-scooters 🎄

We appreciate that many people may be considering buying these types of vehicles as gifts and would like everybody to be clear on the regulations around use of them. The last thing we want to do is seize vehicles which have been given as presents.

But anyone who breaks the law while using these vehicles risk losing them. And once seized they could be crushed and those responsible prosecuted ⚠️

Here are a few helpful reminders:

E-bikes:

You can ride an electric bike, or an 'electrically assisted pedal cycle' (EAPC), without a license or insurance if you're aged 14 or over. However, it MUST:
✅ Have pedals that you can use to propel it.
✅ Have an electric motor that can run continuously at a maximum power of no more than 250 watts.
✅ Have no electrical assistance once they reach a speed of 15.5mph.

If your electric bike fails to meet any of these requirements it needs to be taxed and insured as either a motorcycle or a moped. You also need a licence.

Failure to comply with those requirements will lead to prosecution

E-scooters:

❌ It is illegal to use e-scooters on the road or in public spaces, such as parks, street pavements, and shopping centres.
❌ If you use a privately-owned e-scooter in public, you risk the vehicle being seized under S.165 Road Traffic Act 1988 for having no insurance.
🤝🏻 If you own an e-scooter, you can only use it in on private land, such as in a garden. But you must have the permission of the landowner to do so.
❌ If you cause serious harm to another person whilst riding an e-scooter/e-motorbike, the incident will be investigated in the same way it would if you were riding a motorcycle or driving a car.
❌ E-scooters are illegal for use in any public space unless rented as part of an e-scooter rental trial in some parts of the UK.

Privately-owned e-scooters and many high-powered electric bikes are illegal to use on public roads, pavements, or cycle lanes.

09/10/2026

02/10/2026

Twentieth Century Architecture in Gateshead
Thursday 12 November 2026
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Gateshead Central Library
Ticket price £3
Join Dr Michael Johnson, Assistant Professor in Design History at Northumbria University, for an illustrated talk exploring the 20th century buildings of Gateshead, from the art deco gems of the inter-war period to iconic brutalist structures that transformed the urban landscape.
Pre-booking essential. Tickets here: https://customercontact.gateshead.gov.uk/article/38711/Twentieth-Century-Architecture-in-Gateshead

02/10/2026

Liberal Democrats believe strong local leadership brings communities together through respect, inclusion and a shared commitment to tackling discrimination.

Reform’s refusal to light the Millennium Bridge for Show Racism the Red Card is a shameful failure of that leadership. It exposes a fundamental misunderstanding of a council’s responsibility to stand against prejudice and ensure every resident feels they belong.

Their claim that recognising discrimination undermines equality is foolish in the extreme: racism divides communities; challenging it helps unite them. This is poor leadership and deeply flawed judgement, pretending that the withdrawal of visible support ammounts to treating residents equally. Reform should reverse this decision and demonstrate its opposition to racism through action.

01/10/2026

Liberal Democrats believe active travel is not just transport policy - it is preventive healthcare, environmental action, and economic common sense.

29/09/2026

Got a question about community safety in our area? 🙋

You can speak to the PCC and Northumbria Police officers about safer streets and stronger communities:

📍 Gateshead Town Centre
📅 Thursday 8 October, 6-8pm

Open to Gateshead residents only. Due to limited capacity, you must register your place by submitting your name, postcode and any questions via email to [email protected].

Registrations close on 1st October 📝