Chowdene
Suburb and electoral ward in England
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Chowdene is a suburb and electoral ward of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.
| Chowdene | |
|---|---|
Chowdene Estate in 2012 | |
  Chowdene Location within Tyne and Wear | |
| OS grid reference | NZ2559 |
| Metropolitan borough | |
| Metropolitan county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Postcode district | NE9 |
| Dialling code | 0191 |
| Police | Northumbria |
| Fire | Tyne and Wear |
| Ambulance | North East |
| UK Parliament | |
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.
