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Disrepair claims companies – know the risks

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

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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.

March 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.

Meat company fined for shocking food hygiene offences

A local business has been fined thousands of pounds for serious food hygiene breaches at a rat-infested butcher’s shop in Newcastle.

Council agrees its budget for 2025 to 2026

Councillors have agreed a new budget for how they intend to provide services for 2025 to 2026.

The future of Northumberland Street coming to life

The transformation of Northumberland Street is reaching a new, exciting phase with the works to the utilities under the street complete and the next phases well underway.

International award for Newcastle's net zero push

The council has been awarded Green Cross UK's Climate Positive Award.

February 2025

Council makes anti-racism pledge

A ceremony has seen the council sign up to anti-racism charter

Urban Green Newcastle staff to transfer to the Council

Newcastle City Council is to take over the management of parks and allotments in Newcastle.

Traffic switchover on Tyne Bridge for next phase of works

Traffic management on the Tyne Bridge will be switched to enable this next phase of repairs to start

Newcastle becomes a Marmot City to improve public health

Professor Sir Michael Marmot says people in Newcastle can live longer, healthier lives.

Net zero efforts shortlisted for award

Our net zero efforts have been shortlisted for a national award.

Safety upgrades get under way on key city route

New pedestrian crossing facilities will be installed at points along the A186.

Snowdrops on the Square: A Two-Day Winter Awakening in Byker

Hadrian Square in Byker will bloom into a two-day winter awakening celebrating snowdrops

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