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From learner to volunteer

Our Get Online Newcastle team is supported by 19 volunteers who give their time, skills and experience to help others build digital confidence, helping to deliver 148 sessions over the last year alone.

Cllr Wendy Taylor stands next to a banner setting out the Commitment to Unpaid Carers for the North East and Cumbria

Newcastle makes commitment to unpaid carers

Council backs regional efforts to support and make life easier for the "backbone of our society."

Walker and Elswick Pride in Place Chairs

First Pride in Place neighbourhood board chairs announced

Bishop of Newcastle and NHS boss named as chairs of Newcastle’s first Pride in Place neighbourhood boards

June 2026

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.

May 2026

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.

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

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’.

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