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Better introduce myself if I'm gonna be quoted in your news articles eh? Lived in Bedlington station for 5 years. Work PT for the NHS in Newcastle. Have 1 son of nearly 2 years old. Husband is a teacher in Newcastle. I have a particular interest in Gallager Park and improving facilities there. We walk with our dog & child there. A couple of years ago our dog nearly died when he cut an artery in his paw on broken glass in the park. It could be a lovely amenity but is a complete state!

Im glad your dog wasnt pawly for long

Stephen, Not trying to be too pedantic but the figure you mentioned of 78K is supposed to represent the SUBSIDY cost not running costs. I presume that is what must be put into the pot once any contributions from the centre itself are eaten up? I would therefore assume we are being told even your figures are not the true running costs? Without an independent audit or the figures released to the public at large I don't see why we should just accept what looks like arbitrary calculations?