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Nick Kemp unveils major cabinet reshuffle after being sworn in as Newcastle City Council leader

Just two members of the previous Nick Forbes administration are staying in the local authority's cabinet

Chronicle Live · May 25, 2022

North East's most popular councillor reveals secret of his success – after winning more than 85% of vote

Marc Donnelly strengthened his iron grip on Newcastle's Chapel ward with a resounding victory on election night last week, winning more than 3,400 votes

Chronicle Live · May 10, 2022

Nick Kemp clears key hurdle to become Newcastle's council leader-elect and take over from Nick Forbes

The Byker councillor's position as leader has gone unchallenged at Newcastle Labour's AGM, clearing the path for him to be formally installed at the head of the city council

Chronicle Live · May 10, 2022

Newcastle's new Labour leader wants to stop plans to pave over 'incredibly important' Hippy Green

Nick Kemp has pledged a review into the designs for Old Eldon Square as part of his election manifesto

Chronicle Live · Apr 22, 2022

Newcastle City Council local elections 2022: The candidates, big issues, and seats to watch

With a change of leadership imminent at the civic centre as Nick Forbes heads for the exit door, this year's city elections are set to be a fascinating battle

Chronicle Live · Apr 7, 2022

Who is Nick Kemp? What you need to know about Labour's next leader in Newcastle as new era looms

The leadership of Newcastle City Council will soon change hands for the first time since 2011, with Nick Forbes bowing out of city politics after a turbulent few weeks for Labour

Chronicle Live · Mar 20, 2022

Nick Kemp promises 'fresh ideas' for Newcastle after triumph in city's Labour leadership race

The long-serving Byker councillor is poised to succeed Nick Forbes at the head of Newcastle City Council after winning the backing of a slim majority of his colleagues on Monday

Chronicle Live · Mar 15, 2022

Nick Kemp wins battle to succeed Nick Forbes as Newcastle City Council's Labour leader

The experienced Byker councillor saw off competition from Clare Penny-Evans and Irim Ali in a close-fought leadership contest on Monday night

Chronicle Live · Mar 14, 2022

Three candidates revealed in race to replace Nick Forbes as Newcastle Council's Labour leader

Nick Kemp, Irim Ali, and Clare Penny-Evans have put their names forward for the top civic centre job

Chronicle Live · Mar 4, 2022