Blakelaw and Cowgate Reform

04/09/2026

** UPDATE FOR RESIDENTS **

Just to keep all residents informed all fly tipping instances thst we have reported and bulky rubbish collections booked by residents seem to have not been picked up. After chasing this up it seems that there is a “technical issue” within the council. We will be chasing this all up again, and again until it is resolved for you all.

04/09/2026

Further anti social behaviour last night in Blakelaw has resulted in the defibrillator box at Moorside House being vandalised. This was a vital well used piece of equipment which has saved lives. Thankfully the defibrillator and battery were undamaged but they cannot be made available until a new box is sourced. So in the meantime, there will be no defibrillator available.

03/09/2026

01/09/2026

🎉 GREAT NEWS FOR BLAKELAW & COWGATE! 🎉

Your local councillors have secured an agreement with Newcastle City Council to fund our Welfare Rights Service, meaning this vital service will continue — but it will no longer have to be paid for from our ward budget.

That’s a double win.

✅ Our Welfare Rights Service continues.
✅ More of our ward budget can now be spent directly on Blakelaw and Cowgate.

And we want that money working in our community.

We’re inviting local community groups, charities and non-profit organisations within the Blakelaw and Cowgate ward boundaries to come forward and express an interest in receiving a grant.

Whether you have a new idea, an existing project that needs support, or something that could make a genuine difference to local residents, we want to hear from you.

Applicant organisations must be legally constituted and have a bank account in the organisation’s name.

💷 Minimum grant award: £150

To express an interest, please email one of your local councillors:

📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

We’ve secured the funding to protect the Welfare Rights Service. Now we want to put more of your ward budget back where it belongs — supporting Blakelaw and Cowgate.

Cllr Gavin Hutchinson
Cllr Irene Turnbull
Cllr Rachel Davison

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01/09/2026

We are happy to promote The Mini Elves Project

31/08/2026

Our Blakelaw surgery will be held tomorrow at the Blakelaw Community Centre 9-12.30
Come along to discuss any issues you may have. As always, if you would prefer to meet at a different time, just let us know.

22/08/2026

Pop along to Leisure United at Blakelaw for the fun day.
Lots of stalls including face painting, sweets and dog treats to name but a few.

22/08/2026

Don’t forget Tuesday 25th August our next councillor surgery at the Cowgate Centre 9-12.30. Or if you would prefer, message us and we will arrange a meeting with you at a time that suits you

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14/08/2026

Got old gadgets, or random bits you don’t know how to recycle?
Drop them off at our next community recycling pop‑up.