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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.

Newcastle City Council’s assistant director of transport, Pamela Holmes. A white woman wearing a yellow high-vis jacket and a white hard hat standing with the Tyne Bridge and Gateshead Quayside in the background.

What does Wor Tyne Bridge mean to you?

New campaign launched to celebrate why the Tyne Bridge is so special to our region.

September 2023

Jesmond low traffic zone consultation extended

People in Jesmond are being given extra time to comment on traffic changes in their area.

Black and white taxis plan approved

Plans to rebrand Newcastle's black cabs to make the vehicles instantly recognisable to the public have been approved.

Tyne Bridge restoration work to begin

Restoration work to a North East icon is set to get underway from Monday (11 September).

Nominations open for Lord Mayor’s Design Awards

Nominations are open for the Lord Mayor’s Design Awards.

Help shape the future of housing in Newcastle

Newcastle City Council are encouraging local residents to take part in a consultation that will help shape the future of housing services in the city.

Fenham low traffic zone trial to end

A trial to reduce traffic cutting through local streets in Fenham ends on 8 September and will not be made permanent.

August 2023

Children and Families Newcastle celebrates second birthday

The partnership has supported over 5,000 children and their families and is set to grow after securing extra government funding.

Newcastle marks Ukrainian Independence Day

The Ukrainian national flag was hoisted above Newcastle Civic Centre on August 24 to mark Ukrainian Independence Day.

EPiC project helps Newcastle communities thrive

Residents have been playing a leading role in helping their communities to thrive as part of the EPiC project.

Warning as three men fined for illegally burning waste

People are being urged to think twice before having a bonfire after three men were fined thousands of pounds for illegally burning waste.

A bright new future for Ridley Place

The transformation of Ridley Place is complete, giving the street a new lease of life.

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.