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Lesley Storey standing outside the civic centre

Struggling families to receive boost in new city council plans

Families are set to be auto enrolled onto free school meals to ensure those eligible receive the support they need.

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Celebrating Newcastle’s Small Business Heroes at The People's Choice Awards 2024

Residents have been voting for their favourite small businesses in Newcastle as part of Small Business Saturday.

Photo of the Tyne Bridge which shows the scaffolding around the Newcastle Tower. The scaffolding is set to span from the Newcastle Tower across the Rover Tyne to the Gateshead Tower

Scaffolding to span the River Tyne in next phase of Tyne Bridge restoration

Work is underway to install an underdeck scaffold structure that will span the length of the Tyne Bridge from tower to tower.

December 2024

Newcastle City Council sets out budget proposals for 2025-26

Newcastle City Council today announced £21.3m of savings proposals to set a balanced budget while protecting frontline services.

Celebrating Newcastle’s Small Business Heroes at The People's Choice Awards 2024

The Council has once again celebrated the city’s thriving small business community with the return of The People’s Choice Awards.

Residents thanked for feedback on Newcastle’s transport priorities

Work to develop Newcastle's first Movement Strategy will now get under way.

Crime falls as new hub makes Newcastle City Safe

Closer working between the council, police and NE1 has positive impact on Newcastle city centre.

Celebrating the achievements of children with disabilities

Families come together to celebrate the achievements of young people with disabilities.

Heaton blooms thanks to Newcastle East High Streets project

A new community garden has been installed at Heaton Baptist Church.

Housing milestone reached as council takes over Newcastle explosion scene

Newcastle City Council will soon be taking over control of the scene of an explosion at Violet Close.

Looking forward to a spectacular New Year’s Eve

Plans for New Year's Eve 2024 in Newcastle have been announced with two spectacular firework displays on the Quayside - 6pm and midnight.

November 2024

Challenge collects enough cables to circle St James' Park over 14 times

A Newcastle recycling initiative has collected enough cables to circle St James' Park 14.5 times.

Grainger Market looks towards Christmas

Newcastle's Grainger Market is now open every day as we approach Christmas, with Sunday openings and free festive crafts, choirs and festive decorations thanks to construction partner Robertson Construction.

Plans being finalised for the demolition of Newcastle tower blocks

Hexham House will be the first Newcastle building to be demolished in a controlled explosion since 2008

Brunton First School unveils brand-new library

School open a brand-new library, made possible by a grant from the North East Combined Authority.