Chowdene

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Chowdene Estate in 2012.

Chowdene is a suburb and electoral ward of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.

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History

In 2003, plans for a mobile phone mast in the area were refused. [1]

Politics

Chowdene elects three councillors to Metropolitan Gateshead Council. [2]

Chowdene is part of the Gateshead Central and Whickham parliamentary constituency.

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References

  1. "News in brief: Mast plan rejected". The Northern Echo. 2003-08-15. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  2. "Local election results 2023". Gateshead Council. Retrieved 2023-07-25.

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