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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

March 2026

Newcastle welcomes £80 million investment in communities

Council leader says an £80 million boost to communities across the city is a “game-changer” for Geordie residents.

Community Buildings Grant Scheme

New funding opportunity for community organisations in Newcastle.

Celebrating major progress on the Net Zero Action Plan

Net Zero Newcastle 2030 Action Plan Update has been published

Planned overnight closures of the Tyne Bridge for restoration works

A series of overnight closures will be in place on the Tyne Bridge as restoration works moves to the east side of the bridge's parapets.

New public art for one of Newcastle's most historic streets

New public artworks, an overhead gateway installation and a raft of other interventions are transforming Pink Lane in Newcastle city centre, with pieces from 17 artists appearing on the street across the spring.

Thousands more children in Newcastle to be given free books

Children born from May 2026 to April 2027 to also receive Dolly Parton's Imagination Library books.

Eddie Howe presented with Freedom of Newcastle

The Newcastle United manager was presented with the honour by the Lord Mayor and Council Leader

The final countdown to the Tyne Wear Derby

All agencies involved in this weekend’s Tyne-Wear Derby are urging everyone to plan in advance and play their part ahead of the game.

Newcastle families 'missing out on £101m in benefits'

Council welfare rights team is helping put millions into people's pockets - but more could benefit.

Work starts on new leisure centre

Work officially started today (Thurs March 12) on a flagship development in Newcastle, a state-of-the-art leisure centre and swimming pool complex.

West parapet works completed as Tyne Bridge restoration gears up for next phase

With the completed west parapet works, scaffolding will start to come down which requires five overnight closures from 9 - 13 March.

NOVUM Summer Festival Returns Across Friday 7 to Sunday 9 August

NOVUM, the free and family-friendly arts and cultural festival will be retuning to the city centre this summer.

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