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Volunteer call out launched for NOVUM Summer Festival

A city-wide recruitment drive for 300 volunteers has been launched to help bring NOVUM Summer Festival and Dominoes Newcastle to life this August.

Friends and family at the opening event

Nature Trail opened in memory of beloved Archie York

A Nature Trail created in memory of Archie York has opened, on what would have been his 9th birthday.

Mayor and deputy in their robes

Long-serving Newcastle councillor to continue as Lord Mayor

Cllr Henry Gallagher has been named Lord Mayor for a second term, with Cllr Alistair Chisholm as Deputy Lord Mayor and Sheriff

May 2026

New approach to reducing waiting times praised by CQC inspectors

A new report from the CQC praised Adult Social CarePoint – a new front door which has streamlines how people access services in Newcastle

Cllr Colin Ferguson appointed as the new leader of Newcastle City Council

The Liberal Democrat Leader will lead a minority administration after being confirmed as Leader at the Annual Meeting of Council

New art in Byker vandalised

Vandals have been condemned after vibrant new artwork recently unveiled in Byker was daubed with graffiti.

Delays expected on the A167(M) as vital works progress

Drivers are urged to allow more time for their journey or use alternative routes from 1 June.

Vibrant new artwork transforms Byker

Byker is bursting with colour as bold new art brings new life, creativity and energy to the area

Eldon Square Bus Station Improvements

Bus passengers will need to use alternative temporary stops while Eldon Square Bus Station is out of use.

New mural celebrates the community at Galafield Family Hub

Art mural by inter-generational community groups celebrates caring spirit of Galafield Family Hub.

Selective Licensing in Byker & High Cross

Selective Licensing will be reintroduced in Byker and High Cross from 1 October 2026.

United for Mental Health Awareness Week

Newcastle City Council and Newcastle United have teamed up for a special campaign to launch ‘One of Our Own’.

New forum aims to create a Fairer Healthier Newcastle

People and organisations invited to join city's health equity network to improve residents' lives.

April 2026

Ofsted praises life changing learning

Newcastle City Learning praised for its life-changing, high‑quality, and inclusive learning.

Primary schools are driving educational success

Children in Newcastle are outperforming their peers in several of England’s largest cities.

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