How we run the city

As a local authority we are responsible for public services in the city run by democratically elected councillors.
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Council plan

Our vision for a great city

We are ambitious for our city and its residents. We want Newcastle to be a fair, prosperous, outward-facing, innovative and vibrant city. We are guided by fairness, inclusion and social justice.

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How we spend your council tax

See what your council tax contributes to and how our budget is made up.

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.
Councillor Nick Kemp
Leader of the Council

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