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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.

February 2024

Newcastle proud to be supporting LGBT+ History Month

The Pride Progress flag is flying high at Newcastle Civic Centre in support of LGBT+ communities.

No reduction in homelessness funding in new council budget

Council to put families first as they get set make “difficult decisions” to achieve £14m in savings

New school 'could support up to 192 children with autism'

Consultation launched on plans for increased SEND support in east Newcastle.

Free travel for all the city’s young adult carers

The council and transport partners have come together to offer young adults with caring responsibilities free travel.

Long-awaited funding for the Tyne Bridge confirmed

More than £35 million of funding for the restoration of the Tyne Bridge has been signed off by the Government.

Council leader makes the case for Tyne Bridge funding

Cllr Nick Kemp visited Downing Street and lobbied for £41.4m of Tyne Bridge funding to be released.

January 2024

Jesmond neighbourhood low traffic zone to be removed

Initiative aimed at reducing vehicles using residential streets will not continue after pilot.

Newcastle’s Christmas Market a sparkling success

The market attracted over 1.375 million visitors and gave a near £57m boost to the city economy.

Food store directors fined for safety and hygiene breaches

Officers found the dirty store had food not labelled properly and stored at unsafe temperatures

Time to remember and reflect on the fragility of freedom

This Holocaust Memorial Day people are urged to think about the freedoms we all take for granted.

Reducing poverty key to improving health

Tackling poverty has a major role to play in improving the health of Newcastle’s residents, a senior councillor has said.

Fly-tipper must do unpaid work after dumping waste

The Blakelaw man pleaded guilty to illegally transporting waste and Benwell and Lemington fly-tips