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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.

August 2024

Newcastle community leaders unite against hate

Community leaders have met to reassure the city that plans are in place to keep residents safe.

Leader praises city's unity in standing up to hatred

Cllr Nick Kemp praises communities for love and hope shown in face of rumoured far right protests.

Trailblazing black British Olympian Jack London honoured

Silver and bronze medal winning 100m sprinter lived in Jesmond, where a plaque has been unveiled.

Over 1,700 new jobs created as firms invest in Newcastle

Newcastle continues to be a great place for business to start up and grow, new analysis shows.

Novum festival to make visitors 'living works of art'

The summer festival returns from 8 August, showcasing arts and culture in Newcastle city centre.

Council leader offers assurances amid national disorder

Cllr Nick Kemp has offered support to communities amid violent disorder across the UK.

July 2024

Long serving councillor steps down due to ill health

Cllr Gerry Keating has resigned after almost 33 years representing Blakelaw and North Jesmond.

First graduates complete life-changing supported internship

Young adults with learning disabilities or autism complete course to help them into employment.

Leader calls for sustainable long-term council funding plan

Cllr Nick Kemp has written to Keir Starmer calling for more devolution and council funding reform.

Council wins international award for youth climate work

The UN FAO Green Cities Initiative award recognises young people's influence on our net zero work.

New energy advice service offers help to cut bills

Home Energy Advice North East offers free support to improve energy efficiency and cut costs.

Outer West Leisure Centre building work to begin

Construction of the now £34 million swimming, fitness and library hub due to begin within weeks.