Lib Dems call for end to council 'hiatus' on controversial Newcastle bridge closures A decision on whether to permanently ban traffic from five bridges through residential streets is due soon, but Labour's council transport chief lost her seat at last week's elections 16:00, 15 MAY 2021 Get the latest North East news and updates delivered straight to your inbox Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice