Monument Voice

Have you herd the news? It's back! 🐑 In 2023, everyone's favourite free art trail, created by @stoswaldsuk will be returning to Newcastle! The Shaun on the Tyne flock will take place from 19th July to 27th September 2023, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for more info! 🥳

Tonight @NewcastleCC declared a #biodiversity emergency & set out how we will answer the @IPBES call to "start now at every level from local to global" Thanks to @GarethKaneLD for working with me on this.

♻️ Small change. Big impact. Make a small change to your daily routine & switch from single-use to reuse. 🚰 Carry your reusable water bottle or coffee cup. 📲 Download the free Refill app to find lots of places to eat, drink and shop with less waste 👉 orlo.uk/s7Mgu

We’re making strong progress on the refurbishment of our much-loved Tyne Bridge. With @esh_group now on board, vital inspection works will be carried out over the summer, ahead of restoration works later this year. Read more at orlo.uk/HV57O

The iconic Tyne Bridge is set to be refurbished and repainted as funding for £41 million maintenance project and Central Motorway improvements is confirmed. Full story 👉 orlo.uk/HGn8T

Under the Tories: highest inflation in the G7. With Labour: a fully-funded plan to tackle the cost of living crisis now.

#OTD 1994. Death of John Smith "The most important message of all is that no society, no country can ever survive without a profound sense of social justice – and unless we bring social justice back to this country, this country cannot be healthy and cannot be successful”

The #NUFC Fans’ FoodBank returns for the last time this season on Monday night from 6pm opposite Shearer’s Bar before @NUFC play @Arsenal at 8 @StJamesParkNE1 🪣 The @WEFoodbank WishList is below & @JamieReuben will match cash donations👏 #AFC fans welcome🤝 #HDWCC Thanks #NEWARS

From my neighborhood: nextdoor.co.uk/p/SnXfMGCbwCGy…

Thanks to everyone who voted for me & helped in my campaign.

Many thanks to everyone who has helped me over the campaign #labourdoorstep

Tomorrow is your chance to send the Tories a message that Britain deserves better. Vote Labour for a party that’s on your side. #VoteLabour 🗳

Out with our wonderful hardworkong Cllr Candidate Jane Byrne in #Monument this evening w fellow the local @NewcastleLabour a real warm welcome for the Labour message of inclusive economic growth & investment in local services. Tomorrow is #Election2022 #VoteLabour!

Good to talk to people in Newcastle this morning about #Labour plans to tackle the #CostOfLivingCrisis #VoteLabour

I took Coun Nick Kemp, Labour Group Leader, to Queen Victoria Road to talk to him about one of the main issues residents raise with me - getting around the city safely & easily - be it on foot, on a bike or in a bus or car.

The @NUFC Fans’ FoodBank is now open! We’ve already had one fan Andy donate his ticket money as he couldn’t get one 👏 & looking forward to seeing all of our #GenerousGeordies #NUFC 🪣

2023 marks the bicentenary of the founding of Robert Stephenson & Company, who built their works in South Street, Newcastle. These, replacement 1850’s, buildings remain of the works. The Trust is looking forward to a programme of activities to mark the 200th, so watch this space!

If you thought rail privatisation was bad enough, just have a look at what deregulation did to the buses.👇🏻🤦🏻‍♂️