The Latest Breaking News from Robert Waugh

'We must be realistic' – Warning over £63m fund as decision nears on at-risk Gateshead leisure centres

A decision is due next month on the future of both Gateshead Leisure Centre and Birtley Swimming Centre

Chronicle Live · May 12, 2023

Gateshead Leisure Centre closure fears spark 'disturbing' rise in antisemitism, councillor warns

Councillor Robert Waugh has been troubled by claims about the future of the leisure centre site that he says he has heard on the doorstep during local election campaigning

Chronicle Live · Apr 26, 2023

Government urged to save Gateshead Leisure Centre – but councillor warns 'drastic' action needed

A local councillor has vowed to 'explore every single opportunity there is to save the centre'

Chronicle Live · Oct 28, 2022