The Latest Breaking News from Nick Kemp

Six councillors, including former leader, quit Labour Party

SIX Labour​ councillors on a council in England, including its former leader, have switched to become independents ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2024

Newcastle United players given hero's welcome at Civic Centre ahead of new season

People across the city attended a special reception to show their appreciation for all that Newcastle United has achieved throughout the season

Chronicle Live · Jul 11, 2023

New contractors brought in to finish controversial Newcastle housing site after builder went bust

North Shields-based Orca, which had links to the city's council leader, was stripped of its contract to build new homes in Gosforth and Throckley last year

Chronicle Live · Jul 1, 2023

North East devolution deal 'not ideal' – but an opportunity that can't be missed

The historic £4.2bn devolution deal is edging ever closer to becoming a reality, though councillors admit it is not everything they would want

Chronicle Live · Jun 2, 2023

Newcastle Council cabinet reshuffle confirmed – with return for councillor who served under ex-Labour leader

Nick Kemp has made changes to his top team, after losing one cabinet member in this month's local elections

Chronicle Live · May 26, 2023

Veronica Dunn becomes Newcastle's new lord mayor after 'lifetime of commitment' to the city

The Byker councillor and former Unison president succeeds Karen Robinson as the city's first citizen

Chronicle Live · May 25, 2023

Nick Kemp to stay as Newcastle City Council leader after internal Labour challenge dropped

Ged Bell has withdrawn from a leadership contest in Newcastle's Labour group ahead of a vote that had been scheduled for Tuesday evening, leaving Nick Kemp unopposed

Chronicle Live · May 9, 2023

Newcastle Labour chief on 'remarkably disappointing' leadership contest – as deputy also faces internal battle

Both city council leader Nick Kemp and deputy Karen Kilgour will be challenged for their positions next week

Chronicle Live · May 5, 2023

Labour lose seats in Newcastle but remain dominant force – as council leader prepares for challenge

The Lib Dems and Newcastle Independents each took two seats from Labour on election day, though the ruling party did gain one back in Callerton and Throckley

Chronicle Live · May 5, 2023

Jesmond 'gridlock' battle continues with more protests over road closures as local election day looms

Controversy over the new Low Traffic Neighbourhood has become a focal point of this week's local elections in Newcastle

Chronicle Live · May 3, 2023