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Newcastle City Council director of housing and communities Vicky McDermott

Major social housing changes move a step closer

New housing and communities director Vicky McDermott joins us from the Regulator of Social Housing.

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.

December 2023

Adopt North East celebrates its fifth birthday

Since launching five years ago, Adopt North East has found loving families for nearly 500 children.

Improvement works to Northumberland Street now confirmed

Plans to revamp Northumberland Street have taken a significant step forward, with Newcastle City Council’s announcement that a contractor has now been appointed and preparatory work to start before Christmas in readiness for the major improvements starting in the New Year.

Sign up to Landlord Accreditation Scheme

Private landlords are eligible for a range of benefits if they sign up to the Landlord Accreditation Scheme.

New partnership for repairs and construction services

A new partnership has been formed aiming to ensure council houses are well-maintained and safe.

Public urged to give money to charity not people who beg

The council aims to reduce begging while getting vulnerable people the support available to them.

Foster families offered leisure discounts this Christmas

Cheaper bowling, swimming, trampolining and soft play offered at four Newcastle leisure centres.

Tyne Bridge restoration work to step up in 2024

Restoration of the North East landmark's main bridge deck is set to get underway in early 2024.

November 2023

Unlicensed waste carrier fined after van stuck in field

Transit driver called police for help after vehicle stuck in the mud near Newcastle Airport.

Pioneering 1980s music show The Tube honoured with plaque

Show's presenter Jools Holland unveiled tribute at former Tyne Tees Television Studio 5.

Councillor Jason Smith steps down due to ill health

The Lemington ward councillor is to spend more time with family after pancreatic cancer diagnosis.

Clean Air Zone grants scheme to be reviewed

Support scheme that's paid over £2m to help buy cleaner vehicles to be reviewed at end of 2023.

Small Business Saturday People's Choice Awards Winners and Runners-up

In a heart-warming celebration of community support and local enterprise, Newcastle City Council has proudly announced the winners and runners up in this year’s Small Business Saturday People's Choice Awards.