@space4gosforth.bsky.social
That’s a sensible thing to look into - but if the rules really don’t allow it surely the Council could make a one off grant? Appeal to the community? Recyke y Bike sell children’s bikes really cheaply. We know it can be done (because Bike for Health used to do it for their schools programmes).
January 8, 2026 at 8:56 AM
That’s a sensible thing to look into - but if the rules really don’t allow it surely the Council could make a one off grant? Appeal to the community? Recyke y Bike sell children’s bikes really cheaply. We know it can be done (because Bike for Health used to do it for their schools programmes).
We agree re the LTNs - if the soon to be Lord Forbes’ 2020 climate change plan had been acted on children would by now be able to cycle freely throughout the city. That was a massive opportunity to improve children’s physical and mental health in the city squandered.
January 8, 2026 at 8:52 AM
We agree re the LTNs - if the soon to be Lord Forbes’ 2020 climate change plan had been acted on children would by now be able to cycle freely throughout the city. That was a massive opportunity to improve children’s physical and mental health in the city squandered.
5/ So to end re Bikeability the city has funding for a physical activity programme that kids would enjoy & benefit from but lots of the money isn’t being claimed. It looks like poorer kids are missing out but we can’t be certain as the council’s records aren’t fit for analysis. That’s worrying.
January 8, 2026 at 8:49 AM
5/ So to end re Bikeability the city has funding for a physical activity programme that kids would enjoy & benefit from but lots of the money isn’t being claimed. It looks like poorer kids are missing out but we can’t be certain as the council’s records aren’t fit for analysis. That’s worrying.
4/ As well as the social justice point the city’s most prestigious has well documented problems with childhood obesity and child mental health services have very long waiting lists. Physical activity programmes like Bikeability don’t solve this, but they are beneficial…
January 8, 2026 at 8:44 AM
4/ As well as the social justice point the city’s most prestigious has well documented problems with childhood obesity and child mental health services have very long waiting lists. Physical activity programmes like Bikeability don’t solve this, but they are beneficial…
3/ We can surmise from members’ experience that one potential reason is that kids need a bike to take part. We also know that this is something that can be mitigated eg via a bike fleet (like Bike for Health used to use) or by social prescribing of bicycles…
January 8, 2026 at 8:41 AM
3/ We can surmise from members’ experience that one potential reason is that kids need a bike to take part. We also know that this is something that can be mitigated eg via a bike fleet (like Bike for Health used to use) or by social prescribing of bicycles…
2/ The city’s most prestigious private school is taking this offer up fully (& good for them) yet schools in less affluent areas aren’t. We can’t analyse the reason for this as council officers aren’t keeping electronic records and the paper ones they are keeping don’t allow this analysis…
January 8, 2026 at 8:38 AM
2/ The city’s most prestigious private school is taking this offer up fully (& good for them) yet schools in less affluent areas aren’t. We can’t analyse the reason for this as council officers aren’t keeping electronic records and the paper ones they are keeping don’t allow this analysis…
1/ There are 2 aspects to Bikeability (1) transport & (2) education. Re transport we agree that safer streets are needed for children to be able to use bicycles. Re education though, this is an enrichment opportunity (ie equivalent to a school trip) that is funded (ie free)…
January 8, 2026 at 8:36 AM
1/ There are 2 aspects to Bikeability (1) transport & (2) education. Re transport we agree that safer streets are needed for children to be able to use bicycles. Re education though, this is an enrichment opportunity (ie equivalent to a school trip) that is funded (ie free)…
V interesting article on Bikeability.
Questions for @junasathian.bsky.social & @mikecookson.bsky.social:
1. Do children still need their own bikes? This might explain why RGS has higher take up than Elswick?
2. Why are council officers using paper records rather than spreadsheets?
Questions for @junasathian.bsky.social & @mikecookson.bsky.social:
1. Do children still need their own bikes? This might explain why RGS has higher take up than Elswick?
2. Why are council officers using paper records rather than spreadsheets?
Is Bikeability in crisis? How Newcastle’s cycle training scheme is falling behind | JESMONDLOCAL
In Jesmond, busy streets and narrow school drop-off zones are making cycling increasingly hazardous. Yet the very programme designed to teach children to cycle safely is in sharp decline across Newcas...
jesmondlocal.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:17 AM
V interesting article on Bikeability.
Questions for @junasathian.bsky.social & @mikecookson.bsky.social:
1. Do children still need their own bikes? This might explain why RGS has higher take up than Elswick?
2. Why are council officers using paper records rather than spreadsheets?
Questions for @junasathian.bsky.social & @mikecookson.bsky.social:
1. Do children still need their own bikes? This might explain why RGS has higher take up than Elswick?
2. Why are council officers using paper records rather than spreadsheets?
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The North East Combined Authority has been asked by Northumberland County Council, to extend the Northumberland Line, which would see the line connecting south-east Northumberland to Tyneside, as far as Newbiggin-by-the-Sea | Peter Sagar
Formal bid to extend Northumberland line
The North East Combined Authority has been asked by Northumberland County Council, to extend the Northumberland Line, which would see the line connecting south-east Northumberland to Tyneside, as far as Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
northeastbylines.co.uk
December 21, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The North East Combined Authority has been asked by Northumberland County Council, to extend the Northumberland Line, which would see the line connecting south-east Northumberland to Tyneside, as far as Newbiggin-by-the-Sea | Peter Sagar
“Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy described the line as an example of how reopened routes can “unlock economic growth and open job opportunities” across the North East.”
Northumberland County Council has submitted a bid for funding to extend the Northumberland Line after it “far exceeded expectations” in its first year of service, serving almost 1M passengers.
Full story: buff.ly/NMBQLkX
Full story: buff.ly/NMBQLkX
Bid entered to extend Northampton Line after nearly 1M travellers use it in first year | New Civil Engineer
The restored Northumberland Line is a great success story of the new defunct governmental Restoring Your Railways scheme, which helped to fund the £300M
www.newcivilengineer.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
“Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy described the line as an example of how reopened routes can “unlock economic growth and open job opportunities” across the North East.”
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Another great video by BerniciaP (is he on here??) about the past life & potential future of Manors as a transport hub:
youtu.be/bkmPZcDNzbo?...
And I completely agree:
bsky.app/profile/lf-p...
youtu.be/bkmPZcDNzbo?...
And I completely agree:
bsky.app/profile/lf-p...
My (unqualified) thoughts should Manors mainline be redeveloped in future for improved service & accessibility, and presumably increased line capacity too.
Two straight (4-car) platforms beneath/south of Argle St, with long disability-compliant ramps up to the over-bridge. (1/2)
Two straight (4-car) platforms beneath/south of Argle St, with long disability-compliant ramps up to the over-bridge. (1/2)
December 6, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Another great video by BerniciaP (is he on here??) about the past life & potential future of Manors as a transport hub:
youtu.be/bkmPZcDNzbo?...
And I completely agree:
bsky.app/profile/lf-p...
youtu.be/bkmPZcDNzbo?...
And I completely agree:
bsky.app/profile/lf-p...
Retweeting as the police are appealing for witnesses.
Our thoughts are with the victims and their families.
Our thoughts are with the victims and their families.
The collision occurred shortly after 3.30pm on Wednesday
Teen girl suffers life threatening injuries after being hit by car near school
Teen girl suffers life threatening injuries after being hit by car near school
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Retweeting as the police are appealing for witnesses.
Our thoughts are with the victims and their families.
Our thoughts are with the victims and their families.
This sounds very interesting - do you know if Newcastle Council have / are considering this re the local road lighting policy? @junasathian.bsky.social @mikecookson.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 12:29 PM
This sounds very interesting - do you know if Newcastle Council have / are considering this re the local road lighting policy? @junasathian.bsky.social @mikecookson.bsky.social
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"Our research at Newcastle University was the first to show a direct link between street lighting and local insect declines"
A new European research initiative, SAFELUX – The Light We Need, is to transform how we light our roads at night. ⬇
https://bit.ly/49TlB7N
#WeAreNCL
A new European research initiative, SAFELUX – The Light We Need, is to transform how we light our roads at night. ⬇
https://bit.ly/49TlB7N
#WeAreNCL
November 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
"Our research at Newcastle University was the first to show a direct link between street lighting and local insect declines"
A new European research initiative, SAFELUX – The Light We Need, is to transform how we light our roads at night. ⬇
https://bit.ly/49TlB7N
#WeAreNCL
A new European research initiative, SAFELUX – The Light We Need, is to transform how we light our roads at night. ⬇
https://bit.ly/49TlB7N
#WeAreNCL
3/That said it would be welcome investment & it’s great parks have been discussed in Parliament (if shocking they were ignored for 8 years). They are so important in a city like our where many live in flats or only have small backyards.
November 22, 2025 at 12:26 PM
3/That said it would be welcome investment & it’s great parks have been discussed in Parliament (if shocking they were ignored for 8 years). They are so important in a city like our where many live in flats or only have small backyards.
2/It’s a problem that Council Officers can just ignore these very real issues as they really affect what children can do & there are genuine public health reasons to consider this given the well-documented issues with childhood obesity & mental health issues.
November 22, 2025 at 12:20 PM
2/It’s a problem that Council Officers can just ignore these very real issues as they really affect what children can do & there are genuine public health reasons to consider this given the well-documented issues with childhood obesity & mental health issues.
1/The assessment for SGosGreen was interesting re kids travel, as it specifically said the mitigation for losing the green space was that PaddyFreemansPark was close. No consideration of whether a kid would be allowed to walk that far (& cross the notorious HaddricksMill roundabouts) unaccompanied.
South Gosforth Green - comments by 25 September - SPACE for Gosforth
Newcastle City Council has published a planning application to build on South Gosforth Green. We thought we better have a look.
www.spaceforgosforth.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:17 PM
1/The assessment for SGosGreen was interesting re kids travel, as it specifically said the mitigation for losing the green space was that PaddyFreemansPark was close. No consideration of whether a kid would be allowed to walk that far (& cross the notorious HaddricksMill roundabouts) unaccompanied.
Also #VikingBiking on the Town Moor!
November 20, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Also #VikingBiking on the Town Moor!
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Kudos to all those #VikingBiking across Heaton and the City Stadium today.
November 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Kudos to all those #VikingBiking across Heaton and the City Stadium today.
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Emergency services flooded Leazes Lane, just off Percy Street, as a result of the collision on Saturday afternoon
Police statement on Newcastle city centre crash after woman injured
Police statement on Newcastle city centre crash after woman injured
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Emergency services flooded Leazes Lane, just off Percy Street, as a result of the collision on Saturday afternoon
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I FOI'd English councils whether they use legal land purchase powers to create traffic-free paths. Just 1% said they have successfully.
Why is something that's so common for roads almost never done for cycle routes? And what does it mean for cycling?
lauralaker.substack.com/p/cycleways-...
Why is something that's so common for roads almost never done for cycle routes? And what does it mean for cycling?
lauralaker.substack.com/p/cycleways-...
November 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I FOI'd English councils whether they use legal land purchase powers to create traffic-free paths. Just 1% said they have successfully.
Why is something that's so common for roads almost never done for cycle routes? And what does it mean for cycling?
lauralaker.substack.com/p/cycleways-...
Why is something that's so common for roads almost never done for cycle routes? And what does it mean for cycling?
lauralaker.substack.com/p/cycleways-...
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We recently wrote to Newcastle City Council about the impending resurfacing of the busy Fenham Hall Drive/Wingrove Road junction, asking if there will be any improvements for walking and cycling as part of the resurfacing works. It's important to keep making these points!
November 13, 2025 at 10:33 AM
We recently wrote to Newcastle City Council about the impending resurfacing of the busy Fenham Hall Drive/Wingrove Road junction, asking if there will be any improvements for walking and cycling as part of the resurfacing works. It's important to keep making these points!
Our latest blog looks at the resurfacing at the Regent Centre #Gosforth:
www.spaceforgosforth.com/regent-farm-...
www.spaceforgosforth.com/regent-farm-...
Regent Farm Road: Essential maintenance or missed opportunity? - SPACE for Gosforth
Regent Farm Road is due to be resurfaced at a cost of £260,000. What if, instead of simply replacing the current road surface, the Council took the opportunity to make some improvements?
www.spaceforgosforth.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Our latest blog looks at the resurfacing at the Regent Centre #Gosforth:
www.spaceforgosforth.com/regent-farm-...
www.spaceforgosforth.com/regent-farm-...
Well done! Looking forward to hearing more details!
November 8, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Well done! Looking forward to hearing more details!
Excellent news!
Really productive and informative meeting with Officers this morning about Manors Station. Looking forward to the first phase of the improvements to the station, and hopefully that, and adjacent developments will start to unlock the potential there.
November 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Excellent news!