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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.

August 2023

Newcastle families missing out on nearly £300,000 of support

A third of Newcastle households eligible for support to help give their children the best start in life are not claiming the support available.

Civic reception for Newcastle United Women

The Lord Mayor of Newcastle has paid tribute to the achievements of the Newcastle United Women team during a civic reception.

People urged to have their say on traffic changes in Jesmond

A further report into a neighbourhood low traffic zone has been released by Newcastle City Council.

Residents urged to check voter registration details

The annual canvass enables us to keep the electoral register up to date, making sure voters don't lose their say in upcoming elections.

July 2023

Warning over e-bikes and e-scooters after battery fire

Firefighters and trading standard experts concerned by increase in fires caused by lithium-ion batteries.

Drivers advised of traffic changes on Pilgrim Street

Drivers are being advised of changes to traffic arrangements on a city centre street from next week (w/c Monday 31 July 2023).

Region united in support for the Tyne Bridge restoration works

Leaders from across the North East have come together to show their support for the restoration works to the iconic Tyne Bridge.

Council to consult on plan to manage housing in-house

Cabinet agreed bringing all housing services together is preferred option and will now consult on the future of Your Homes Newcastle (YHN).

City’s young people to benefit from free leisure activities

Hundreds of young people across Newcastle will be given free leisure centre access as part of an innovate project to support youngsters in the city.

Cabinet to discuss options for city's housing services

Newcastle City Council is considering changing how we deliver housing services in the city.

Newcastle hosts first global healthy aging conference

The UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA) welcomed representatives from a number of countries for a unique international conference.

Report confirms BIPC North East's role in economic recovery

Over the past 3 years, BIPC North East has continued to generate great success by helping to create 985 new businesses