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Our Newcastle is a great city, one that never stands still. A city that makes history and shapes the future.
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This is your Newcastle
Our Newcastle Stories
Schools catering for Sen and disabilities and how Ofsted rate them
27 March 2018
5 min read
- Environment
Garden Waste Collections resume for 2022
17 January 2022 | 2 min read
- Employment
Cash lifeline for Newcastle businesses affected by Omicron launched
12 January 2022 | 3 min read
- Culture
New Year’s Eve Laser Light show to go ahead in Newcastle
30 December 2021 | 2 min read
- Environment
Fire-starter named Burn fined for fridge and freezer bonfires
21 December 2021 | 3 min read
- Community
Newcastle’s NYE Fireworks displays cancelled due to Covid concerns
16 December 2021 | 2 min read
Your Council
We deliver over 200 services
Despite the global economic challenges, we’ve got bold plans and we’ve already started to deliver them. We’ve got a plan to make our city centre better than ever. New business districts, enhancing our retail offer, new jobs, new homes and new connections.
Climate Change
We've declared a climate emergency and committed to have net zero emissions by 2030.
That will require far reaching change in every part of our city and it's something that can only be achieved by everyone coming together to reduce our carbon footprint.
Business
10 top tips for employing the right people for your business
Employing the right staff is crucial for any business. Employees represent the company and can make or break a customer experience.
Growing our City
Visit Newcastle
Experiences
Whether you want to explore the Quayside, take in the fine architecture on Grey Street or discover Newcastle's industrial past, we've got it all.
Visit Newcastle
Attractions
There's plenty to do and see in Newcastle from Castle Keep to the Tyne Bridge to Grey's Monument, you can't afford to miss out on these top attractions in the city.
Study
Ready for your Lightbulb moment? We invented it
We are home to two world-leading universities, and five within the wider region with more students per capita than any other region.
Your Elected Representatives
The Cabinet comprises of the leader and eight other Councillors. It is the part of the Council which is responsible for the most strategic decisions.
Leader of the Council
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