@space4gosforth

Residents campaigning for a Safe Pedestrian and Cycling Environment for Gosforth.

 Newcastle upon Tyne
spaceforgosforth.com
Joined September 2015
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Last few weeks to respond to the @NorthEast_MSA bus franchising consultation – respond by 9am 28 September 2026 spaceforgosforth.com/bus-fra…
Picture wan electric bus on Gosforth High Street

ALT Picture wan electric bus on Gosforth High Street

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The big question for the budget: will it embed more car-dependency by building more roads, or will it prioritise cheap sustainable alternatives like walking and cycling?
DESNZ statistics@DESNZ_stats9h
Average UK weekly road fuel prices statistics as at 26 October 2026 published today at: gov.uk/government/statistics…
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The Chronicle@ChronicleLiveOct 26
VW car smashes into designer clothing store in Newcastle city centre before fleeing the scene chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor…
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We we want from the Budget: Move away from expensive road expansion where the case is weak, and work towards creating a transport system that provides real alternatives to driving, maintains existing infrastructure, and meets our legal climate obligations transportactionnetwork.org.u…

The Budget must put better transport choices ahead of more roads

On Wednesday, the Chancellor will set out where the country's money goes. For transport, the choice is clear: continue down the same path or do things differently. The same path would be announcing a...

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space for gosforth@space4gosforthOct 26
Replying to @ChiOnwurah @SadiqKhan
Blackett Street in central Newcastle is the modern equivalent to Oxford Street pedestrianisation. Killed by @NewcastleLabour in 2022. We hope this can be revisited.
The Chronicle@ChronicleLive14 Oct 2022
Plans to pedestrianise a busy Newcastle city centre street has been shelved chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor…
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The consultation has been pushed back a couple of weeks, but yes these plans will make walking and cycling safer and easier to get around.
JesmondLocal@jesmondlocalOct 26
Will revised plans for Jesmond Dene Road make it safer and easier to get around? The council has amended proposals for cycle lanes, crossings and junctions after residents' feedback. A new consultation opens today. Jingyang Tian reports: jesmondlocal.com/2026/10/jes…
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Why is this approach, which can be implemented quickly at minimal cost, not being considered for the A1 in Northumberland?
Northumberland Gazette@alnwickgazetteOct 19
Speed limit to be reduced following series of crashes on busy road in Northumberland trib.al/lqwOHMl

Speed limit to be reduced following series of crashes on busy road in Northumberland

A reduced speed limit is to be introduced at an accident blackspot in Northumberland.

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.@ChronicleLive’s own reporting shows safety improvements are needed both on the single carriageway and dualled sections.
The Chronicle@ChronicleLiveOct 24
Terrifying dashcam footage shows shocking near misses on A1 in Northumberland chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor…
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Newcastle City Council@NewcastleCCOct 25
🚨Redheugh Bridge closed🚨 The Redheugh Bridge has this afternoon been closed due to high winds and motorists are being advised to only travel if necessary. We understand this causes further disruption with the closure of the Tyne Bridge but public safety must be a priority.
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Newcastle City Council@NewcastleCCOct 23
⚠️ Closed ⚠️ The Tyne Bridge is now closed to all vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. It will remain fully closed until 5am on Monday 2 November so that we can make vital preparations for the next stage in the restoration. ⚒️ Info and travel advice ➡️ orlo.uk/yOJfQ
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Met Office
@metofficeOct 23
Another storm is on the way for the UK as we head into the weekend ⚠️ #StormBoelo will bring damaging winds with disruption expected, stay #WeatherAware Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
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Lewis Standing@LewisStanding1Oct 22
Replying to @space4gosforth @NorthumbriaOPCC
Lots of Dutch A roads have a central island that prevents all overtaking
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“even if the decision is taken to dual those roads it will take some time. In the meantime, we need to do something that improves the safety on those roads.”
The Chronicle@ChronicleLiveOct 21
Police boss issues Northumberland A1 safety plea after eighth death of 2026 chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor…

Police boss issues Northumberland A1 safety plea after eighth death of 2026

PCC Susan Dungworth warned on Tuesday that “we need to do something” to improve the A1’s appalling safety record, rather than simply waiting for long-awaited dualling plans to finally get the go-ahead

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We’re glad someone is finally showing some urgency about A1 safety. Thank you @NorthumbriaOPCC & please do consider average speed cameras.
space for gosforth@space4gosforth17 Jun 2025
Average speed cameras would make a massive difference to safety in Northumberland’s rural roads and would help reduce congestion and emissions, while costing virtually nothing.
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Pedestrians and cyclists will have to find an alternative route.
Newcastle City Council@NewcastleCCOct 21
A 10-day closure of the Tyne Bridge will be in place from 11pm on Fri 23 Oct until 5am on Mon 2 Nov. This is to allow vital preparations for the next stage in the restoration to take place. Read the latest news for travel advice during the closure: orlo.uk/Ch3Xz
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The Chronicle@ChronicleLiveOct 21
Police boss issues Northumberland A1 safety plea after eighth death of 2026 chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor…

Police boss issues Northumberland A1 safety plea after eighth death of 2026

PCC Susan Dungworth warned on Tuesday that “we need to do something” to improve the A1’s appalling safety record, rather than simply waiting for long-awaited dualling plans to finally get the go-ahead

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Carbon Brief
@CarbonBriefOct 21
NEW – UNEP: Opportunity has ‘been lost’ to meet 1.5C warming limit without ‘overshoot’ ✍️ Written by Daisy Dunne, Dr Giuliana Viglione and Robert McSweeney Read here: buff.ly/RL5y2Wd
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Meet at Newcastle Civic Centre at 18.30 on Thursday 22 October for an easy ride through the Toon.
Glow Ride picture

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Cycling UK@WeAreCyclingUKOct 19
Women deserve to feel safe wherever and whenever they ride. Glow Rides kick off this Thursday, 22 October, calling for safer streets for women. Because safer streets for women mean safer streets for everyone. Find your local glow ride: cyclinguk.org/glow-rides #MyRideOurRight
A person is riding a bicycle decorated with colorful lights, pulling a similarly lit trailer. Trees and other cyclists can be seen in the background. The text "Glow ride ready?" is prominently displayed. Logos for Cycling UK, Altura, and Cateye are visible.

ALT A person is riding a bicycle decorated with colorful lights, pulling a similarly lit trailer. Trees and other cyclists can be seen in the background. The text "Glow ride ready?" is prominently displayed. Logos for Cycling UK, Altura, and Cateye are visible.

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It was the singular focus on dualling that meant A1 safety improvements were delayed. The lesson to be learned from this is not to repeat the same mistake again.
Northumberland Gazette@alnwickgazetteOct 19
Council leader shares 'deep frustration' at shelved dualling plans after fatal crash on A1 in Northumberland trib.al/KzaXjNw

Council leader voices 'deep frustration' after fatal crash on single carriageway section of A1 in...

A council leader has expressed his heart-break and deep frustration following another fatal crash on the A1 in Northumberland.

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Jeff Berardelli
@WeatherProfOct 15
New paper by the World’s most prominent climate scientists shows rapid acceleration of human-caused warming, with a warming rate now that tracks to near 2.4°C by 2050, far faster than was expected, if it continues. From paper: “We are witnessing the rapid destabilization of the Earth’s climate system. This is no longer a warning for the future; it is a diagnosis of the present. Earth’s life-support systems are being pushed beyond stable limits, with changes unfolding faster than our ability to respond. Human activities are driving profound shifts in the atmosphere, oceans, and biosphere.” Paper Link in replies… H/T @LeonSimons8 …
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Adam Tranter
@adamtranterOct 12
Of nearly 19,000 driving violations captured over two weeks, precisely zero drivers were prosecuted. This is because there isn't enough back-office capacity at West Midlands Police, and the process to issue fines hasn't kept pace with camera tech. bbc.com/news/articles/c39wzp…

AI cameras spot nearly 19,000 road offences in West Midlands

Captured images include a front-seat passenger holding a small child on her lap without a seatbelt.

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