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People sitting having a drink on banks of the River Tyne with the Tyne Bridge in the background

More than 10,000 people take part in Newcastle’s biggest ever conversation

Findings from Newcastle's Big Conversation are expected to form the foundations of the city's new Council Plan

A girl wearing a pale blue top and pink cardigan stands with a bicycle with just the handlebars in shot. In the background is a yellow three-wheeled bike.

Pupils find new skills and confidence through cycling

Students have enjoyed cycling sessions as part of pilot scheme to promote active travel.

Council chamber

Independent report praises council leadership and improving culture

An action plan to address recommendations will be presented by the Leader of the Council at a meeting of Cabinet later this month

April 2026

Newcastle will welcome a spectacular domino run this August.

Dominoes Newcastle will transform the city centre this August in a large-scale domino run, part of NOVUM Summer Festival.

Two-year milestone on Tyne Bridge reached

A progress update as the Tyne Bridge restoration reaches the half-way point.

Public nominations open for We Are Newcastle Awards

Members of the public, local businesses and community groups are urged to nominate in the We Are Newcastle Awards 2026.

March 2026

Young people bring languages to life in multilingual poetry slam

Young people took to the stage for a lively, high-energy Multilingual Poetry Slam.

Creative Central NCL to open landmark new workspace

A new creative hub and art workspace will be opening in Newcastle this Autumn.

Newcastle once again named a Tree City of the World

This marks the third consecutive year the city has earned the distinction.

EPiC East aims to drive down crime in Byker

New team brings together council, police and partners to build on success elsewhere in the city.

Spring has sprung in the city

Spring is blooming across Newcastle following a £1.7m investment.

Newcastle commits to Become the Bridge and reaffirms its stand against racism

The Become the Bridge campaign was launched by the North East Anti-Racism Coalition (NEARC)

Wellbeing Hub staff and volunteers offered greater support

Extra council support includes phone helpline, counselling, and health and wellbeing app access.

Helping babies sleep safer in Newcastle

Newcastle City Council is joining partners from Newcastle and Gateshead to launch a campaign to raises awareness of the steps parents can take to reduce the risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI).

Grainger Market reaches major milestone in transformational programme

Newcastle's Grainger Market is celebrating after the multi-million pound transformational works complete, making a market for the future while still celebrating its past.

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