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A collage of images of the community clean up and family fun day held at Ellesmere Road in Newcastle on 28 October 2024. Children can be seen litter picking, playing football and cricket, and creating art.

Children enjoy EPiC day of fun and games after clean-up

Day of football, cricket, art and activities held for families after community litter pick.

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Graphic shows a computer screen displaying the official CAZ payment website and text above reading 'To pay a Clean Air Zone charge or check your vehicle go to www.gov.uk/clean-air-zones

Drivers urged to avoid unofficial Clean Air Zone payment sites

Warning issued as drivers left out of pocket after using unofficial Clean Air Zone payment sites.

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A new campaign is promoting the benefits of working for your local council

New campaign launched to attract people to council careers

People are being encouraged to ‘Make a Difference’ in their communities by embarking on a rewarding career with their local council.

July 2024

Sycamore Gap tree art on show at Newcastle City Library

A print created from the trunk of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree is on display until September 1.

Summer on the Square brings free family fun to Byker

Hadrian Square and Shields Road will be a hive of free family activities this summer holidays.

Councils warn government over 'broken' housing system

Newcastle among 20 authorities to back recommendations to fix council housing funding 'black hole.'

Families invited to enjoy Newcastle’s Best Holiday Ever

Children who are eligible for free school meals offered activities by 119 projects across the city.

Young people set out their ideas for city’s greener future

Newcastle teens invited to build the foundations of the green economy at Youth Climate Summit.

Restaurant fined over 'prolonged' rat infestation

TeAmo BBQ House on Percy Street was serving food despite rats burrowing into their kitchen.

Households to see bills fall after £8.2m energy upgrades

Hundreds of homes will have insulation improved, new windows, solar panels or heating installed.

Have your say on Newcastle council ward boundary changes

Local Government Boundary Commission launches consultation on changes to 23 of council's 26 wards.

Review recommends more support for youth jobs and education

Cabinet receives report into barriers to opportunity for young people and how they may be overcome.

Youth projects invited to apply for £500,000 of funding

Newcastle Youth Fund is offering organisations up to £25,000 each to support work in communities.

Plastic recycling project to expand to 35,000 homes

FlexCollect project, which collects plastic bags and wrappings, expanded after initial success.

Community connectors help tackle loneliness and isolation

New partnership supports adults with learning difficulties or autism to engage with communities.