Councillor Martin Gannon.
The council, based at Gateshead Civic Centre, is made up of twenty two electoral wards, each with three elected councillors. It is currently Labour controlled, and led by Councillor Martin Gannon.
Who is in charge of Gateshead Council?
The Cabinet is headed by the Leader of the Council. It consists of nine additional councillors who are appointed by the Leader.
Purpose of the Cabinet.
| Membership | Portfolio |
|---|---|
| Councillor Martin Gannon (Chair) | Leader of the Council and Chair for the Cabinet |
Because of the governance changes NECA now covers the local authorities of Durham, Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland. The authority will deliver a coordinated approach to important issues affecting the region.
Who is the mayor of Gateshead?
Councillor Dot Burnett
Councillor Dot Burnett will serve as Gateshead’s Mayor for the upcoming year having also fulfilled this role over the last 12 months.
Where does Martin Gannon live?
Councillor Martin Gannon was born in County Durham but has lived in Gateshead for over forty years. He is married with a daughter.
Who is the Deputy Mayor of Gateshead?
Saltwell councillor, and Gateshead’s deputy mayor, Robert Waugh said he would “explore every single opportunity” to save the centres.
What is the life expectancy in Gateshead?
At 77.8 for men, and 81.8 for women, life expectancy is lower than the England averages of 79.8 and 83.4 respectively.
Is someone from Gateshead a Geordie?
When referring to the people, as opposed to the dialect, dictionary definitions of a Geordie typically refer to a native or inhabitant of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, or its environs, an area that encompasses North Tyneside, Newcastle, South Tyneside and Gateshead.
WHY is Gateshead not a city?
Gateshead has been a town and borough in the shadow of Newcastle since medieval times. It could be willingly or unwillingly under its neighbour’s direct control. Since 1882 Newcastle has held the status of a city, reinforcing Gateshead’s role as a ‘suburb’.
Is Newcastle the same as Gateshead?
The cities of Newcastle and Gateshead face each other across the River Tyne, in North East England, coming together at the dazzling Quayside.
Do lord mayors get paid?
The Mayor and the 25 London Assembly Members receive an annual salary and, on retirement, a pension. They are also entitled in certain circumstances to a resettlement grant payment when they leave office.
Which is bigger Gateshead or Newcastle?
The Tyneside metropolitan area, which contains the borough of Gateshead, has a population of 829,300; the NewcastleGateshead urban core area has population of 480,400.
Where is the best place to live in Gateshead?
Newcastle
- Tynemouth.
- Whitley Bay.
- Sandyford.
- Fenham.
- Low Fell.
- Saltwell Park.
- Lobley Hill.
- Ryton. Sitting 5.8 miles to the west of Newcastle, Ryton is a pretty village surrounded by greenery including the Ryton Willows Local Nature Reserve which offers 43 hectares of grassland, ponds and woodland.
What did Gateshead used to be called?
In the early 1100s the Norman writer Symeon of Durham described Ad Caprae Caput (Gateshead) as the place where Walcher, a Bishop of Durham was murdered in 1080 after the Bishop had called a meeting here.
What was Gateshead originally called?
For several centuries it was known as Pons Aelius, which translates as the ‘Bridge of Hadrian,’ denoting the Roman roots stretching back almost 2,000 years of both this city and the town of Gateshead, which grew up in tandem on the south side of the Tyne.
How many homes do Gateshead Council have?
20,000 homes
Gateshead Council own and are responsible for the day-to-day management of nearly 20,000 homes. We aim to provide quality homes and customer-focused services in Gateshead.
Is Gateshead a deprived area?
Gateshead is ranked 47th out of 317 local authorities in England in the overall IMD 2019, where 1 is the most deprived (rank of average score). Around 32,700 or 16% of Gateshead residents live within the most deprived 10% of LSOAs in England.
What accent is Gateshead?
It’s not just people from Newcastle that speak in a Geordie accent. In fact, this dialect is found in the areas surrounding Newcastle too, from Blyth and Gateshead to North and South Tyneside.
What city in the UK has the lowest life expectancy?
Blackpool
Both men and women in Blackpool have the lowest life expectancy from birth of any local authority in England.
What do Geordies call their mother?
Mam
You’d think more than this number of Geordies still call their mothers ‘Mam‘ As Newcastle and the North East celebrates Mother’s Day, it emerges that a dwindling number of Geordies still call their mothers ‘Mam’. It has been revealed that just 35% of people in the North East of England use the term ‘Mam’.
What is a Pitmatic accent?
Pitmatic (originally: “Pitmatical”, colloquially known as “Yakka”) is a group of traditional Northern English dialects spoken in rural areas of the Northumberland and Durham Coalfield in England.