Gateshead Council response to Regent Court fire

Earlier this month, Regent Court in Gateshead experienced a significant fire. Residents were evacuated. Most have now been able to return but 14 flats remain damaged. At Gateshead Council's annual meeting last week, deputy leader Catherine Donovan and leader of the opposition, Lib Dem Cllr Jonathan Wallace led the tributes to the services involved in tackling the fire and helping the displaced residents. Cllr Wallace also raised the issue of the promised review of council housing which so far has not seen light of day.