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Cllr Alex Hay standing in front of a food waste collection truck

100 tonnes of food waste being turned into renewable energy

A food waste trial taking place across Newcastle is set to hit the 100-tonne milestone.

Two elf dolls, one in red and one in green, sit on a wooden table. Text alongside reads: "Help your'elf this Christmas. There's a range of ways to cut down and socialise without alcohol. Think about how much you are drinking, know your limits and don't overindulge."

Look out for each other this Christmas in Newcastle

Festive revellers are being encouraged to help themselves enjoy a safe night out this Christmas.

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.

July 2024

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.

Local heroes receive British Empire Medals

'Shining examples' of community service presented with New Year Honours by Lord Lieutenant.

Teens look forward to green careers at Youth Climate Summit

Young people will hear from over 70 speakers representing a wide range of industries and jobs.

Climate change expert appointed to lead council to net zero

Former engineering consultant will support our goals to create a cleaner, greener, healthier city.

June 2024

Newcastle philanthropist honoured with plaque

A Victorian lord mayor, who built Newcastle’s first libraries, is remembered at Throckley Hall.