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.