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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.

October 2024

Leader confirms changes to Cabinet

Cllr Karen Kilgour, Leader of Newcastle City Council, confirms appointments to her Cabinet

Talented teens transform unloved underpasses through art

Young people have designed and painted new murals in a project tackling anti-social behaviour.

Helping Newcastle residents improve their skills

Residents in the East End of Newcastle have been boosting their online skills thanks to a dedicated course.

Engagement begins on River Tyne clean-up

Plans for a multi-million-pound project on the Tyne that will store historic mining contamination and safeguard jobs and industry are to be revealed.

New red route to be enforced outside airport

From 21 October, vehicles which stop on roads covered by the ‘red route’ around the airport could receive a penalty charge notice.

Citywide transport plan consultation gets under way

Your chance to help shape the development of transport networks in Newcastle over the next 20 years.

Newcastle appoints a new Director of Adult Social Care & Prevention

Newcastle City Council has appointed a new Director of Adult Social Care and Prevention

Football fans and residents urged to support Recycle Week

Newcastle Council and Newcastle United join Recycle Your Electricals for The Great Cable Challenge,

Work is continuing on Newcastle tower blocks

Progress is being made to ensure hundreds of homes will have insulation improved, new windows, and heating installed.

Grey Street event to celebrate the street’s transformation

The end of the transformation works on Grey Street is being celebrated on Saturday 12 October between 11am and 4.30pm with performers and cultural acts.

Task force set up to reduce fly tipping in Newcastle

Council clean-up and enforcement officers, and police form a new task force to tackle anti-social behaviour

More details unveiled for Newcastle’s Christmas 2024

Newcastle's 2024 Christmas plans announced, with Christmas lights switch on, Christmas markets and family activities.