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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.

March 2024

Newcastle councillor resigns with immediate effect

Resignation of Brenda Hindmarsh means two vacancies in Fawdon and West Gosforth at May's elections

Calls for firms to make Newcastle a Real Living Wage city

Giving thousands of workers a pay rise would 'tackle the poverty that blights our city.'

Inspection sees 'kind and caring' staff praised by families

Our crucial Care at Home Reablement Service maintained its Good rating in latest CQC inspection.

Make a Change anti-harm scheme rolled out in Newcastle

Programme supports people worried over harmful behaviour to change and build healthy relationships.

Newcastle communities benefit from £1m grant funding

Twenty two projects in city's north and outer west funded to make a difference where they live.

Great train engineer's workshop reborn as business centre

Robert Stephenson's Pattern Shop expected to house 200 workers after £9 million project completed.

Cameras to tackle dangerous parking outside seven schools

Drivers who stop on areas with 'School Keep Clear' or zig zag lines will face tougher enforcement.

School goes green thanks to £4 million eco-upgrades

Solar panels, heat pumps, lighting and insulation to be installed to cut school's carbon footprint.

Firm fined £11,333 after back lane electronics fly-tip

Company failed to check if scrap merchant was Environment Agency registered and items fly-tipped.

Consultation launched on city centre junction enforcement

Have your say on plans to keep traffic flowing at junction of Groat Market and Collingwood Street.

Builder fined after rubbish repeatedly dumped in field

63-year-old pled guilty after failing to carry out proper checks on rogue traders who dumped waste.

Exciting new plans for our iconic Grainger Market

Restoring Newcastle’s treasured indoor market will protect its heritage and secure its future.