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Westgate Road, in Newcastle, just before the junction with Clayton Street.

City centre traffic signal upgrade works continue

Works to improve the junction of Westgate Road and Clayton Street will last up to 10 weeks.

Newcastle central motorway, viewed from an upper floor of Bank House, looking towards the Tyne Bridge. The bridge has roadworks on it, to allow for restoration work.

Lead engineer thanks commuters for heeding advice

Motorists praised for their patience and understanding in first weeks of Tyne Bridge restoration.

Newcastle City Council’s assistant director of transport, Pamela Holmes. A white woman wearing a yellow high-vis jacket and a white hard hat standing with the Tyne Bridge and Gateshead Quayside in the background.

What does Wor Tyne Bridge mean to you?

New campaign launched to celebrate why the Tyne Bridge is so special to our region.

October 2023

Last call for consultation on Jesmond traffic changes

People are reminded that there is only a few more days left to have their say on traffic changes in Jesmond.

Conflict in the Middle East

Newcastle City Council sends it thoughts to everyone affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. We send our sincerest condolences to everyone who has been impacted, including our own residents here in Newcastle.

Newcastle to host Euro 2028 matches

Newcastle will host Euro 2028 matches after the UK and Ireland's bid to host the tournament was approved.

Statement on Jesmond East Neighbourhood Low Traffic Zone

Council confirms emergency services were consulted and Northumbria Police sent letter of support.

Council renews commitment to tackling climate change

Newcastle remains committed to its bold environmental ambitions despite changes to national policies, councillors have declared.

£1.35 million fund opens up to Newcastle community projects

A new £1.35 million fund has launched to support community projects in the north and west of Newcastle.

Fly-tippers sentenced for dumping large piles of waste

Two men who dumped large piles of waste across Newcastle have been sentenced.

Switch to cashless parking gets under way

Changes to the way people pay for parking in Newcastle will be introduced from later this month.

Improving air quality in Newcastle

The whole of Newcastle will become a Smoke Control Area as part of plans to improve air quality and protect people's health.

Stoptober calls on smokers to 'commit to quit'

Fresh with Newcastle City Council are encouraging people to join the tens of thousands of people quitting for this year’s Stoptober’s mass quit attempt this October.

Black History Month 2023 in Newcastle

Each October, Black History Month shines the light on the achievements, stories and difficulties of people of African and Caribbean descent.

September 2023

Looking forward to Newcastle’s Christmas and New Year 2023

Plans for Christmas and New Year in Newcastle have been announced, helping to make this festive season undoubtedly the most wonderful time of the year.