Get Involved
How to Participate
Democratic Newcastle works when people get involved. Here's how you can participate:
1. Join a Participatory Process
View active processes and jump into one that interests you:
- Community Budget - Vote on how £500k gets spent
- Transport Plan - Shape how we get around Newcastle
- Housing Developments - Influence what gets built
2. Join Your Neighborhood Forum
Connect with neighbors, raise local issues, organize events:
- City Centre & Quayside
- East End (Byker, Heaton, Walker)
- West End (Benwell, Scotswood, Elswick)
- North Newcastle (Gosforth, Kenton)
- South Newcastle (Jesmond, Sandyford, Fenham)
Find your neighborhood forum →
3. Join a Thematic Assembly
- Climate Action Assembly - Making Newcastle carbon neutral
- Youth Forum - For people aged 11-25
4. Start Your Own Initiative
Got an idea for improving Newcastle? You can:
- Submit a proposal to an existing process
- Start a debate in your neighborhood forum
- Organize a public meeting or assembly
- Launch a campaign through the youth forum
5. Attend In-Person Events
Digital democracy is great, but face-to-face matters too:
- Monthly community meetings across Newcastle
- Public assemblies on major decisions
- Neighborhood gatherings and workshops
Check processes and assemblies for upcoming meetings.
Questions?
Email: [email protected]
Or ask in the forums - someone will help!
Newcastle works best when we all have a voice. Join us.