Cookies

To make this site simpler for you to use we place small files on your computer called cookies. These files are harmless and won't affect your computer. Most big websites do this too.

These cookies improve your browsing experience by:

  • measuring how you use the website so we can improve your experience
  • remembering information you've given (eg whether you want the menu open or closed)

To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit aboutcookies.org

Please read on to find out which cookies we store on your computer

Newcastle City Council use Google Analytics to collect information about how you use the site (e.g. what pages you visit and how long you spend on the site). We never store any personal information (e.g. your name, address), so the information we collect can never be used to identify you. Google will never use or share your analytic information either.

The following cookies are set by Google Analytics

Google Analytic

Name

Content

Expires

_utma

Randomly generated number

2 years

_utmb

Randomly generated number

30 minutes

_utmc

Randomly generated number

End of session (when you close your browser)

_utmz

Randomly generated number and information on how the site was reached (e.g. direct or via a link, organic search or paid search)

2 years

Newcastle City Council uses three other cookies which are listed below

Session cookies

Name

Content

Expires

Session ID

Randomly generated number

4 weeks

has_js (Detects if a user has javascript)

0 or 1 (true or false)

End of session (when you close your browser)

nccmenuhide

0 or 1 (true or false)

End of session (when you close your browser)

Page last updated: 17 May, 2012