Your Voice, Your Neighbourhood

This event features a talk followed by informal discussion to engage local communities to help shape the future of the neighbourhood in Wallsend —from low-carbon homes to a new community space. An interactive map is provided during the event to engage the public to share their vision and innovative ideas of local area development. The interactive mapping activity will be a fun and friendly activity, identifying what’s missing, and illustrating dream spaces. This event will encourage imagination around community life and sustainable living, with insights informing the community hub’s design and social value outcomes in Wallsend.

A booking link will be added to the event shortly.

The event aims to connect local voices and context with the Wallsend mixed-use Eco-Housing development including a community hub. By engaging residents, local businesses, and community groups, the event will co-create inclusive, people-centred spaces that reflect real needs and aspirations. This engagement activity will strengthen local pride, encourage active participation, and provide valuable insights to inform sustainable design, planning, and long-term user engagement—ensuring the project delivers social, cultural, and environmental value for the Wallsend community and beyond. The following topics will be covered

Sustainable communities and cities

Low-carbon/Eco housing

Inclusive neighbourhood

By attending the event, participants will have a chance to influence decision of a housing redevelopment project that may offer green living and improve local areas. Participants will be offered an opportunity to connect with your community and meet your neighbours to create a more inclusive and sustainable neighbourhood.

- Cheng Siew Goh, Assistant professor, Northumbria University

- Xiaohong Chen, Build Plant Zero Ltd

All welcome

This event is of particular interest to residents, small business owners, grassroots and local communities in Wallsend.