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It is great that you have chosen to live in our vibrant city. The information below will help you to do this.

Where you live

Find out your local and community information here. For a range of local information including activities, meetings, services, road closures and consultations visit the Where I Live section.

• Find NHS services in your area including GPs, Walk in centres, Hospitals and Pharmacies. 

Housing

Looking for somewhere to live in Newcastle? Do you need advice on benefits or buying your first home?

• Recycling and rubbish collections find out where you can recycle, how and when your rubbish is collected, how we manage your waste and why. Plus lots of useful tips and facts on what you can do at home and in your community.
• Housing advice can also provide information and advice on housing issues for the private sector, council tenants, landlords and the homeless.
• Your Homes Newcastle is responsible for managing council homes on behalf of Newcastle City Council.
• Housing benefits and council tax calculator
• My Care Newcastle provides advice on care and support for adults living as independently as possible in Newcastle.

Register to vote

• Electoral register explains how you can register to vote

Find a Doctor or Dentist

• Including GPs, walk in centres hospitals and pharmacies on the NHS Choices website (external link)

Education and learning

Schools and libraries form the centre of our communities.  Find the right learning opportunities for you and your child and learn together as a family.  Discover a world of information, learning and entertainment in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere!  Read for fun, read for knowledge, read for life.

• Libraries for branch libraries, locations and opening hours
• Find my nearest school with our school finder. It allows you to search by area, postcode, school type or faith.
• Adult learning opportunities are available to learn new skills, improve your employment prospects and make yourself more marketable by doing one of our exciting lifelong learning courses.
• Apply for a school place to transfer your child to another school during the academic year, rather than at the usual transfer times.

Find your councillor

• Councillor information for contact details and surgeries

What’s on in Newcastle

Newcastle has a full range of leisure and cultural facilities, with things to see and do for everybody.

• What’s on guide
• Active Newcastle for a range of sports activities in Newcastle
• Family Service Directory for family service and activities
• Newcastle Youthlinx for young people aged 13 – 19 years
• Take a look at parks and countryside if you are looking for somewhere to play tennis or basketball, or cycle with the kids?
• Arts and entertainment for information about arts and cultural, cinemas, comedy clubs, music venues, and theatres

Page last updated: 18 October, 2011