Of the three proposals open for comment on the Commonplace website the proposal for the Blue House roundabout has attracted by far the most comments, almost all of which are negative due to the size of the proposed replacement and the consequential loss of green space.
While the Council might seek to justify this with a forecast increase in motor traffic, it would also be a significant loss to the City. The health benefits of green space are well known but there are also economic benefits. Read more [...] Blue House Roundabout
Of the three proposals open for comment on the Commonplace website the proposal for the Blue House roundabout has attracted by far the most comments, almost all of which are negative due to the size of the proposed replacement and the consequential loss of green space.
While the Council might seek to justify this with a forecast increase in motor traffic, it would also be a significant loss to the City. The health benefits of green space are well known but there are also economic benefits. Read more [...] 
Newcastle Council have published new plans for Haddricks Mill and Blue House roundabouts. These will be major changes that will considerably alter both locations. Changes are also proposed for Jesmond Dene Road at the junction with Osborne Road.
The Council's stated motivation for these schemes include safety, air quality and improving the efficiency of the roundabouts for motor vehicle traffic. All of these locations currently have high volumes of vehicle traffic and poor records 
June 11 - June 19 is Bike Week
More people walking and cycling benefits everyone, whether that's one less car in front of you, more free parking spaces, safer streets, cleaner air or savings to the NHS.
Even if you can't or don't want to cycle yourself, you can still help others who do. That's why we've come up with Bike Week Bingo - No bike required, nine things you can do to help cycling regardless of whether you ride a bike or not. Have a go and tell us how you get on.
1. Understand the 
Well done to everyone who took part in this year's Big Pedal, including 40% of pupils at Gosforth's participating First and Primary Schools who scooted or cycled to school between 18-29 April.
This is the final table for Gosforth's schools. The position is the rank nationally out of 1,673 registered schools.
Position
School
Best 5 days
44
Brunton First School
71%
69
Grange First School
64%
163
Broadway East First School
52%
328
St Charles' RC Primary 
E-bikes are popular all over the world and increasingly popular in the UK as more people take to bikes for shopping, commuting and leisure. You pedal an e-bike just like a normal bike and the motor gives you a boost when needed to travel further, climb hills or carry shopping and children with ease. They're a fun and practical way to get about and stay active, especially for older people or those that might not otherwise be able cycle. 
A new parliamentary petition, which you can sign here, was created on 29 April to seek a permanent, minimum 1 - 1.5m passing distance when overtaking cyclists.
Why is this important?
We know that getting more people cycling will help address issues like pollution and congestion, but that many people choose not to cycle because they don't feel safe on the roads. This is as true in Gosforth as anywhere else.
For example, the 2013 - British Social Attitudes Survey found that 69% of 
The North East Combined Authority (NECA)* is currently consulting on its "20 year Transport Manifesto for the North East". It should take no more than 15 minutes to complete and your reply will help ensure our streets are safe and our air is cleaner for our children, friends and neighbours.
The Manifesto: Our Journey -A 20 year Transport Manifesto for the North East
The Survey: Key Themes and Guiding Principles
Below we give a brief overview of the Manifesto and the survey with some suggestions 
SPACE for Gosforth is privileged to have permission from Archibald First School to publish an e-mail recently sent to parents.
Children at Archibald First School asked the school to e-mail parents about their experience of travelling to school. Their school supported them, but the letter is the children's own work and not something created as part of their lessons.
These are those children's words.