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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.

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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.

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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.

December 2024

Newcastle schools encouraged to lead the way in free breakfast club rollout

Local schools urged to seize the opportunity to join the government’s innovative free breakfast club programme.

100 tonnes of food waste being turned into renewable energy

A food waste trial taking place across Newcastle is set to hit the 100-tonne milestone.

Look out for each other this Christmas in Newcastle

Festive revellers are being encouraged to help themselves enjoy a safe night out this Christmas.

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.

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.

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.

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.