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Cllr Dan Greenhough, Cabinet Member for Economy, Jobs and Skills (left), Zainab Ghurair, and Ian Raby (right), Active Inclusion Officer (ESOL).

English service reaches 1000 learners

A Newcastle English service has reached 1000 learners.

View down Pilgrim Street towards Swan House roundabout.

Overnight road closures for resurfacing on city route

Drivers are being advised to allow more time for their journeys or use alternative forms of travel.

Cllr Karen Kilgour and Pam Smith in front of a sign which reads international womens day 2025

Newcastle celebrates women’s achievements and champions gender equality

The council and its partners invited residents to shine a light on the women who have inspired them by sharing their stories.

February 2025

Closure orders for Newcastle properties

Three properties used for dangerous drug-related activity in Newcastle have been served closure orders in the space of a week thanks to Newcastle City Council and Northumbria Police.

MOBO Fringe inspiring the city’s young people

As part of the MOBO Fringe Festival 2025, school children and young people from across Newcastle and Gateshead are taking part in a special programme aimed at inspiring the next generation of musicians and artists.

Community event to celebrate Newcastle high street

A community event is being held to celebrate all things Adelaide Terrace

Historic coins gifted to the city council by church leaders

Newcastle City Council has been gifted a collection of silverware in recognition of its long standing links with the Unitarian Church.

Housing Community Fund - applications now open

Applications are now open for local voluntary and community groups to apply for a share of £17,000 funding.

Young people urged to attend careers event

Young people can visit up to 100 local exhibitors to find out about the opportunities available.

Plans announced for Eldon Square

Freight Island to transform Eldon Square in centre of Newcastle

Celebrating inspirational women in Newcastle

For International Women’s Day 2025, we are joining with our partners to celebrate inspirational women.

Taking positive steps to tackle child poverty

Child poverty is set to increase across England, analysis by a leading charity claim, but Newcastle is fighting back.

Don’t miss out on vehicle upgrade funding

Clean Air Zone funding to help replace non-compliant vehicles is still available.

Housing Q&A with Vicky McDermott

Vicky McDermott, Director of Housing and Communities, answers customers' most pressing housing queries.

January 2025

Newcastle's Shared Lives Carers celebrated

Special event held to honour families who open their homes to adults with additional needs.