Felling

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Felling is the name given to a area of eastern Gateshead, UK. Its name derives from the area where trees were felled to the east of town to expand and is often referred to locally as 'the Felling'. It is bordered by Leam Lane, Heworth & Deckham.

Bridging Newcastle Gateshead a 15 year project set up to tackle problems caused by unpopular and abandoned housing and the effect it has on local communities is helping to implement a neighbourhood renewal strategy to improve the Sunderland Road area. This includes: Clearing and redevelopment the north of Sunderland Road. An improvement programme to homes on the south of Sunderland Road was helped by community action. Work is underway in the Oban Terrace area benefiting from £73m Pathfinder money. Work involves stone and brick cleaning, door and window replacement, boundary wall replacement, improvements to the appearance of rear yards and back lanes. This together with future building works will undoubtedly help the community.