I have been contacted by several constituents who have raised with me their concerns about proposed developments on Malmo and Spillers Quay. On 17 February, I wrote to Iain Fairlamb, Assistant Director Planning at Newcastle City Council to outline the issues and objections raised with me by my constituents.

I hope these issues can be taken into account before any preliminary decision is reached. Planning is, however, a function of Newcastle City Council, and as a Member of Parliament I hold no formal authority over this process.