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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.

September 2024

Annual gas safety checks for council tenants

Gas safety checks by Newcastle City Council are free for council tenants and keep you and your neighbours safe.

Plan set to shape future of city transport network

A major new strategy to shape transport development across Newcastle over the next 20 years is being drawn up.

New trial to turn food waste into renewable energy

Over 5000 residents to take part in a trial to turn food waste into renewable energy.

Great North Run road closures this weekend

With the Great North Run taking place this weekend, the council is advising of road closures so people can plan ahead.

Bus priority measures in Gosforth to be made permanent

Bus priority measures which were trialled on Gosforth High Street will be made permanent, it has been confirmed today.

Grainger Market restoration to begin

Multi-million-pound project to restore Newcastle's iconic Grainger Market to get under way.

Home ownership now more affordable in Newcastle

With recent interest rate cuts, Newcastle City Council is making home ownership even more reachable with a selection of shared ownership properties now available to buy.

Explore Newcastle’s history during Heritage Open Days

History of Newcastle to be opened up during Heritage Open Days

August 2024

Legendary music venue awarded blue plaque

A legendary music venue that once hosted Oasis has been awarded a heritage plaque.

Hexham House tower block demolition date confirmed

Demolition is city's first explosive levelling since Bobby Robson razed Newcastle Breweries in 2008

Chewing gum busting backpacks tackle sticky street problem

Grant funded portable gum removal kit will help council tackle areas larger machines can’t reach.

North East leaders reassure public before planned protests

Leaders united in calling for calm and say plans are in place to keep communities safe.