SPACE for Heaton
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We want a safer, healthier, happier Heaton. Making it easier to walk and cycle: another way is possible...
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📉 This street saw a drop of 500 vehicles per day when the Safer Heaton trial scheme was in place.
📈 The scheme was removed, traffic volumes returned.
💥Now drivers are having crashes on the pavement.
It's fortunate there was nobody trying to walk along the pavement at the time.
📈 The scheme was removed, traffic volumes returned.
💥Now drivers are having crashes on the pavement.
It's fortunate there was nobody trying to walk along the pavement at the time.
Police and paramedics were called to the collision, which occurred just after 4pm on Wednesday
Part of Newcastle street closed in both directions after two vehicle crash
Part of Newcastle street closed in both directions after two vehicle crash
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 7:42 PM
📉 This street saw a drop of 500 vehicles per day when the Safer Heaton trial scheme was in place.
📈 The scheme was removed, traffic volumes returned.
💥Now drivers are having crashes on the pavement.
It's fortunate there was nobody trying to walk along the pavement at the time.
📈 The scheme was removed, traffic volumes returned.
💥Now drivers are having crashes on the pavement.
It's fortunate there was nobody trying to walk along the pavement at the time.
This street passes a school with over 2000 students and prioritises vehicles. People are hemmed in to narrow pavements which are blocked by bus shelters, side roads have fast, sweeping entrances, crossing points have tiny islands, and the cycle lane is narrow, painted and has a rough surface.
January 29, 2026 at 1:34 PM
This street passes a school with over 2000 students and prioritises vehicles. People are hemmed in to narrow pavements which are blocked by bus shelters, side roads have fast, sweeping entrances, crossing points have tiny islands, and the cycle lane is narrow, painted and has a rough surface.
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24h average NO2 readings for Wed 28th Jan 2026
Gosforth: 42.82µg/m³
Coast Road: 50.1µg/m³
Tyne Bridge: 41.41µg/m³
Chillingham Rd School: 86.43µg/m³
https://sensors.spaceforheaton.com
Gosforth: 42.82µg/m³
Coast Road: 50.1µg/m³
Tyne Bridge: 41.41µg/m³
Chillingham Rd School: 86.43µg/m³
https://sensors.spaceforheaton.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM
24h average NO2 readings for Wed 28th Jan 2026
Gosforth: 42.82µg/m³
Coast Road: 50.1µg/m³
Tyne Bridge: 41.41µg/m³
Chillingham Rd School: 86.43µg/m³
https://sensors.spaceforheaton.com
Gosforth: 42.82µg/m³
Coast Road: 50.1µg/m³
Tyne Bridge: 41.41µg/m³
Chillingham Rd School: 86.43µg/m³
https://sensors.spaceforheaton.com
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I've gone through the numbers to work out what the new Tyne and Wear Metro £2.50 fare cap will actually mean for you.
Some big savings on longer journeys, but passengers only going 1/2 zones will actually see day ticket prices going up 6-7%.
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
Some big savings on longer journeys, but passengers only going 1/2 zones will actually see day ticket prices going up 6-7%.
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
The big winners and losers from Tyne and Wear Metro's new fare cap explained
North East mayor Kim McGuinness announced plans on Monday to cap the cost of a Metro journey at £2.50 – but many passengers will still see their fares rise in April
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 11:52 AM
I've gone through the numbers to work out what the new Tyne and Wear Metro £2.50 fare cap will actually mean for you.
Some big savings on longer journeys, but passengers only going 1/2 zones will actually see day ticket prices going up 6-7%.
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
Some big savings on longer journeys, but passengers only going 1/2 zones will actually see day ticket prices going up 6-7%.
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
This type of vehicle is regularly causing problems on Heaton's streets and there's no sign on anything being done to tackle it.
The first image shows pavement that has been broken by vehicles replaced with concrete to better support them parking on the pavement.
The first image shows pavement that has been broken by vehicles replaced with concrete to better support them parking on the pavement.
January 27, 2026 at 9:23 AM
This type of vehicle is regularly causing problems on Heaton's streets and there's no sign on anything being done to tackle it.
The first image shows pavement that has been broken by vehicles replaced with concrete to better support them parking on the pavement.
The first image shows pavement that has been broken by vehicles replaced with concrete to better support them parking on the pavement.
Good news for anybody for cycles along the city stadium cycle path. 👇
Happy Councillor.
Residents and commuters reported a tree root was growing and was creating a bump on the cycle route across the City Stadium.
I reported it to Urban Green, and then when they were abolished, again to NCC.
Pleased that it's now been repaired. But will keep asking for the other bit
Residents and commuters reported a tree root was growing and was creating a bump on the cycle route across the City Stadium.
I reported it to Urban Green, and then when they were abolished, again to NCC.
Pleased that it's now been repaired. But will keep asking for the other bit
January 23, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Good news for anybody for cycles along the city stadium cycle path. 👇
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At last night's council meeting there was a motion on winter maintenance.
An amendment to 'Investigate gritting those parts of major arterial pedestrian/cycle routes susceptible to freezing' was not passed, as more than half of those councillors present voted against it.
An amendment to 'Investigate gritting those parts of major arterial pedestrian/cycle routes susceptible to freezing' was not passed, as more than half of those councillors present voted against it.
January 22, 2026 at 8:37 AM
At last night's council meeting there was a motion on winter maintenance.
An amendment to 'Investigate gritting those parts of major arterial pedestrian/cycle routes susceptible to freezing' was not passed, as more than half of those councillors present voted against it.
An amendment to 'Investigate gritting those parts of major arterial pedestrian/cycle routes susceptible to freezing' was not passed, as more than half of those councillors present voted against it.
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📣 Parents. If cars make your walk or cycle to school feel unsafe, that's not okay.
We need your photos of the school run! The more people can see how awful it is out there - and how unsafe it is for our children - the more power we have. DM pix or tag us in a post.
#streetsforkids #schoolrun
We need your photos of the school run! The more people can see how awful it is out there - and how unsafe it is for our children - the more power we have. DM pix or tag us in a post.
#streetsforkids #schoolrun
January 15, 2026 at 6:21 AM
📣 Parents. If cars make your walk or cycle to school feel unsafe, that's not okay.
We need your photos of the school run! The more people can see how awful it is out there - and how unsafe it is for our children - the more power we have. DM pix or tag us in a post.
#streetsforkids #schoolrun
We need your photos of the school run! The more people can see how awful it is out there - and how unsafe it is for our children - the more power we have. DM pix or tag us in a post.
#streetsforkids #schoolrun
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24h average NO2 readings for Thu 8th Jan 2026
Gosforth: 42.94µg/m³
Coast Road: 49.21µg/m³
Tyne Bridge: 54.56µg/m³
https://sensors.spaceforheaton.com
Gosforth: 42.94µg/m³
Coast Road: 49.21µg/m³
Tyne Bridge: 54.56µg/m³
https://sensors.spaceforheaton.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:30 AM
24h average NO2 readings for Thu 8th Jan 2026
Gosforth: 42.94µg/m³
Coast Road: 49.21µg/m³
Tyne Bridge: 54.56µg/m³
https://sensors.spaceforheaton.com
Gosforth: 42.94µg/m³
Coast Road: 49.21µg/m³
Tyne Bridge: 54.56µg/m³
https://sensors.spaceforheaton.com
Big spikes in air pollution readings across the city yesterday.
24h average NO2 readings for Tue 6th Jan 2026
Gosforth: 27.63µg/m³
Coast Road: 48µg/m³
Tyne Bridge: 35.45µg/m³
https://sensors.spaceforheaton.com
Gosforth: 27.63µg/m³
Coast Road: 48µg/m³
Tyne Bridge: 35.45µg/m³
https://sensors.spaceforheaton.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Big spikes in air pollution readings across the city yesterday.
Can you spare a few minutes to share your views on snow clearance to help Alex's research? 👇
I'm interested in public attitudes towards clearing footpaths (e.g. the road in your photo is clear, the path is not!) If you or your followers have time to complete my survey I'd love to hear from you.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
Did you have snow overnight/today? #UKSnow
I’m researching public attitudes towards clearing Snow and Ice in the UK. Are you over the age of 18 and live in the UK? If so, you can take part in my research by clicking this link (details inside)
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/liverpool/...
I’m researching public attitudes towards clearing Snow and Ice in the UK. Are you over the age of 18 and live in the UK? If so, you can take part in my research by clicking this link (details inside)
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/liverpool/...
January 3, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Can you spare a few minutes to share your views on snow clearance to help Alex's research? 👇
When there's snow on the ground it's clear to see how often people drive on the pavement.
January 3, 2026 at 12:08 PM
When there's snow on the ground it's clear to see how often people drive on the pavement.
26,826 drivers caught breaking just one traffic law in Newcastle this year.
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
£2.1m generated in bus lane fines across the North East this year
Several councils across the North East have raked in hundreds of thousands this year through bus lane fines
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
December 29, 2025 at 11:39 AM
26,826 drivers caught breaking just one traffic law in Newcastle this year.
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
Long queues of people are starting to form on roads towards carparks in town.
Meanwhile, the main park and ride Metro stations are not even half full.
Pavements and cycle lanes all flowing freely.
Meanwhile, the main park and ride Metro stations are not even half full.
Pavements and cycle lanes all flowing freely.
December 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Long queues of people are starting to form on roads towards carparks in town.
Meanwhile, the main park and ride Metro stations are not even half full.
Pavements and cycle lanes all flowing freely.
Meanwhile, the main park and ride Metro stations are not even half full.
Pavements and cycle lanes all flowing freely.
Buses in Heaton are not where they should be due to a fire on Chillingham Road this evening.
You can find where yours is at sensors.spaceforheaton.com/bustracker
You can find where yours is at sensors.spaceforheaton.com/bustracker
December 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Buses in Heaton are not where they should be due to a fire on Chillingham Road this evening.
You can find where yours is at sensors.spaceforheaton.com/bustracker
You can find where yours is at sensors.spaceforheaton.com/bustracker
The Go North East Santa Bus has started it's journey through Newcastle and North Tyneside. Follow S09 on our tracker to see its progress sensors.spaceforheaton.com/bustracker
The full route can be found at www.gonortheast.co.uk/services/GNE...
The full route can be found at www.gonortheast.co.uk/services/GNE...
December 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The Go North East Santa Bus has started it's journey through Newcastle and North Tyneside. Follow S09 on our tracker to see its progress sensors.spaceforheaton.com/bustracker
The full route can be found at www.gonortheast.co.uk/services/GNE...
The full route can be found at www.gonortheast.co.uk/services/GNE...
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NEW: 50+ transport and health groups have written to the Government calling for clear targets in the upcoming Cycling & Walking Investment Strategy 3, as well as a comprehensive plan for a national active travel network, matching the long-term strategic focus given to roads.
December 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
NEW: 50+ transport and health groups have written to the Government calling for clear targets in the upcoming Cycling & Walking Investment Strategy 3, as well as a comprehensive plan for a national active travel network, matching the long-term strategic focus given to roads.
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The government’s cycling and walking investment strategy does NOT mention pavement parking.
Respond to the consultation (which ends midnight 15 December) and highlight this important issue.
actionnetwork.org/letters/help...
Respond to the consultation (which ends midnight 15 December) and highlight this important issue.
actionnetwork.org/letters/help...
Help make cycling and walking the fun and easy options!
In June, Transport Action Network won a historic victory in the Court of Appeal, the most significant case for active travel in English legal history. Following this, the government is consulting on a...
actionnetwork.org
December 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The government’s cycling and walking investment strategy does NOT mention pavement parking.
Respond to the consultation (which ends midnight 15 December) and highlight this important issue.
actionnetwork.org/letters/help...
Respond to the consultation (which ends midnight 15 December) and highlight this important issue.
actionnetwork.org/letters/help...
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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.
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Look away now 🫣
Next week marks 5 years since the Government closed their consultation on pavement parking and we're still waiting for a decision.
We've received photos from across the UK highlighting pavement parking hotspots. Add your photos here👇 https://t.co/rO3Lat5JTB
Next week marks 5 years since the Government closed their consultation on pavement parking and we're still waiting for a decision.
We've received photos from across the UK highlighting pavement parking hotspots. Add your photos here👇 https://t.co/rO3Lat5JTB
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Look away now 🫣
Next week marks 5 years since the Government closed their consultation on pavement parking and we're still waiting for a decision.
We've received photos from across the UK highlighting pavement parking hotspots. Add your photos here👇 https://t.co/rO3Lat5JTB
Next week marks 5 years since the Government closed their consultation on pavement parking and we're still waiting for a decision.
We've received photos from across the UK highlighting pavement parking hotspots. Add your photos here👇 https://t.co/rO3Lat5JTB
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24h average NO2 readings for Wed 12th Nov 2025
Gosforth: 23.46µg/m³
Coast Road: 34.43µg/m³
Chillingham Rd School: 64.82µg/m³
https://sensors.spaceforheaton.com
Gosforth: 23.46µg/m³
Coast Road: 34.43µg/m³
Chillingham Rd School: 64.82µg/m³
https://sensors.spaceforheaton.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
24h average NO2 readings for Wed 12th Nov 2025
Gosforth: 23.46µg/m³
Coast Road: 34.43µg/m³
Chillingham Rd School: 64.82µg/m³
https://sensors.spaceforheaton.com
Gosforth: 23.46µg/m³
Coast Road: 34.43µg/m³
Chillingham Rd School: 64.82µg/m³
https://sensors.spaceforheaton.com
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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-...
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This report from @centreforcities.bsky.social highlights the current issues with transport integration that we hope @kimmcguinness.bsky.social is working to address. By better connecting bus, Metro, and rail, public transport can be made an easy and affordable first choice for many journeys.
With integrated modes, increased bus frequency and reduced journey times #Newcastle could see 170,700 more people connected to the city centre 📢
November 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This report from @centreforcities.bsky.social highlights the current issues with transport integration that we hope @kimmcguinness.bsky.social is working to address. By better connecting bus, Metro, and rail, public transport can be made an easy and affordable first choice for many journeys.
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The freeze on fuel duty is estimated to have cost £133 billion in lost revenue since 2011. At a time of difficult fiscal choices, we're joining @bettertransport.bsky.social in calling to end the fuel duty cut and charge a simple per-mile charge for electric vehicles 🚗 https://bit.ly/49bYnts
Groups call on Chancellor to end fuel duty cut and charge EV drivers per mile
Campaign for Better Transport and six other organisations have written to the Chancellor ahead of next month's Budget urging her to reclaim £4.2 billion a year in lost revenue by allowing the “temporary” 5p fuel duty cut to come to an end and ending the...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
The freeze on fuel duty is estimated to have cost £133 billion in lost revenue since 2011. At a time of difficult fiscal choices, we're joining @bettertransport.bsky.social in calling to end the fuel duty cut and charge a simple per-mile charge for electric vehicles 🚗 https://bit.ly/49bYnts
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Find a great-value, eco-friendly gift this Christmas! Visit the Pre-Loved Bike Event at the Linskill Centre, Sat 15 Nov, 10am–12pm. Over 50 children’s bikes, all safety-checked. First come, first served. Proceeds support Linskill Charity with North Tyneside Council.
November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Find a great-value, eco-friendly gift this Christmas! Visit the Pre-Loved Bike Event at the Linskill Centre, Sat 15 Nov, 10am–12pm. Over 50 children’s bikes, all safety-checked. First come, first served. Proceeds support Linskill Charity with North Tyneside Council.