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Disrepair claims companies – know the risks

Council tenants are being cautioned about 'no win, no fee' legal firms.

The Civic Centre tower visible above buildings on a clear sunny day

City’s leading women set out vision for Newcastle

Leader Cllr Karen Kilgour and Chief Executive Pam Smith are offering a lifetime of opportunity to residents old and new

Infographic stating "Colleague Awards 2025 We Are Newcastle A proud, fair and ambitious city"

We Are Newcastle Awards 2025

Colleagues who go above and beyond in their roles at Newcastle City Council are being celebrated with an awards ceremony, and the public is invited to nominate workers deserving recognition.

April 2025

Year of net zero progress

New report shows council's 2024 net zero progress.

This Armed Forces Day, be part of an unforgettable event that celebrates courage, community, and the fight against cancer

Tackling cancer, one try at a time - Join us for the Military vs Cancer Rugby Event at Kingston Park on 21 June at Kingston Park Stadium, Newcastle.

Changes to policy will help deliver a more effective, efficient, and timely repairs, maintenance and planned improvement service to residents

The Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approved changes to the Repairs Policy at their April meeting. Following the housing transfer in July 2024, that saw the close of YHN and all housing services brought back in house, we commenced a self-assessment exercise to help inform the city’s Council Housing Plan.

Apprenticeship Recruitment Event 2025

Every year, we hold an Apprenticeship Recruitment Event, offering a range of vacancies across many different areas of the Council. This year's will be held at the Civic Centre on 29 April, 3pm until 6.30pm.

Tyne Bridge restoration marks one year on site anniversary

It is exactly 12 months since the multi-million-pound project to fully restore the Grade II* listed structure got underway

Council revokes licence and takes over management of privately rented properties from unfit landlord

A private landlord in Newcastle has had an interim management order imposed on their rental properties after repeatedly failing to comply with property licensing legislation.

Cemeteries in line for revamp thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Newcastle City Council has been awarded a £176,466 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help develop proposals to save two historic cemeteries in the city.

March 2025

Hotel acquired by council-owned company

Joint administrators have completed the sale of the Crowne Plaza Hotel to Crossco (1467) Ltd a company owned by Newcastle City Council

Digital learning opens up new opportunities

Many of the learners have gone on to take part in further courses and training programmes.

Next phase of improvements for Gosforth High Street set out

The plans aim to improve road safety, create better public transport links and encourage walking and cycling.

Net zero approach up for MJ Award

Newcastle’s community-led approach to net zero nominated for national award

Bird owners warned of avian flu outbreak

Parts of west Newcastle within 10km surveillance zone after bird flu found in poultry in Blaydon.

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