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Evry celebrates fourth anniversary

The Evry partnership continues to create opportunities and improve outcomes for children and young people.

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New approach to repairs set to improve service for residents

New approach helps to streamline Council housing repairs support.

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Howaymanay is back

Newcastle’s biggest New Year’s Eve party is returning to the Quayside this year.

March 2026

EPiC East aims to drive down crime in Byker

New team brings together council, police and partners to build on success elsewhere in the city.

Spring has sprung in the city

Spring is blooming across Newcastle following a £1.7m investment.

Newcastle commits to Become the Bridge and reaffirms its stand against racism

The Become the Bridge campaign was launched by the North East Anti-Racism Coalition (NEARC)

Wellbeing Hub staff and volunteers offered greater support

Extra council support includes phone helpline, counselling, and health and wellbeing app access.

Helping babies sleep safer in Newcastle

Newcastle City Council is joining partners from Newcastle and Gateshead to launch a campaign to raises awareness of the steps parents can take to reduce the risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI).

Grainger Market reaches major milestone in transformational programme

Newcastle's Grainger Market is celebrating after the multi-million pound transformational works complete, making a market for the future while still celebrating its past.

Newcastle welcomes £80 million investment in communities

Council leader says an £80 million boost to communities across the city is a “game-changer” for Geordie residents.

Community Buildings Grant Scheme

New funding opportunity for community organisations in Newcastle.

Celebrating major progress on the Net Zero Action Plan

Net Zero Newcastle 2030 Action Plan Update has been published

Planned overnight closures of the Tyne Bridge for restoration works

A series of overnight closures will be in place on the Tyne Bridge as restoration works moves to the east side of the bridge's parapets.

New public art for one of Newcastle's most historic streets

New public artworks, an overhead gateway installation and a raft of other interventions are transforming Pink Lane in Newcastle city centre, with pieces from 17 artists appearing on the street across the spring.

Thousands more children in Newcastle to be given free books

Children born from May 2026 to April 2027 to also receive Dolly Parton's Imagination Library books.

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