A warning by the Environment Agency that the 'wrong kind of rain' threatens a repeat of the 2007 floods underlines the need for co-ordinated action to improve drainage and water management, says local Euro MP Liz Lynne.
Resurfacing has taken place at Kinross Drive, Colgrove Way and Winton Way in North Kenton, with Warrington Road, Renwick Avenue, Charles Avenue and King George Road (all off Fawdon Park Road) to follow.
The Council has approved a new parking plan for the St Nicholas' hospital site, which should help to absorb some of the commuter parking which has started to spread into areas such as Princes Meadow.
Liberal Democrats on North Yorkshire County Council are disappointed that the Conservative-run authority today failed to back a campaign aimed at driving forward cuts in the authority's carbon emissions.
Further meetings have taken place between representatives from Trinity Church, the Shopping Centre, and the Council to discuss ways of improving Gosforth High Street.
Police are taking action against motorbikes after complaints from residents and councillors across the Outer West of Newcastle.