Our Adelaide Terrace

Introduction

Our Adelaide Terrace’ is part of the Newcastle High Streets Programme funded by the UK Government through the North-East Combined Authority. This transformation programme aims to revitalise selected high streets in the city including Adelaide Terrace, Benwell.

Through engagement and consultation with local communities, we’ve identified three priorities:

•    Care & Maintenance – Improve the look and feel of the high street, tackle litter, and reduce clutter.
•    Natural Space – Enhance green spaces and make them accessible for everyone.
•    Play & Recreation – Create opportunities for communities to meet, spend time together, and provide spaces for children to play.  

How can I get involved?

We have commissioned local VCSE organisations to deliver activities until March 2026 that will address the issue of waste and litter while engaging people from all parts of the community.

You can find more about these activities and how to get involved by contacting these organisations:

• Reviving the Heart of the West End (RHWE) is delivering the Fix It Café programme. At these monthly drop-in sessions volunteers, entrepreneurs and sustainability experts will be at hand to repair items brought in by local residents. They will also offer tips and advice on recycling and upcycling and signpost to relevant locally run courses. Focus on: small electricals like laptops and mobile phones, clothes and textiles, toys and gadgets, other small household items. 

  West End Library and Community Hub 
  (Condercum Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9JH)
  24th November 2025, 11am to 2pm
  15th December 2025, 11am to 2pm
  12th January 2026, 11am to 2pm
  2nd February 2026, 11am to 2pm
  23rd February 2026, 11am to 2pm

  For more information, please contact RHWE at: 
  0191 226 7979 

• North Benwell Youth Project through the Anti-Litter and Recycling Programme will deliver 22 creative upcycling sessions for young people and young mums, including furniture restoration and clothing customisation, aiming to promote sustainability, creativity, and community support.
  Address: 80-84 Ellesmere Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 8TS 
  0191 298 3201 
   
• Cornerstone Benwell via the Mend It Like Benwell Programme will run 20 Repair Centre sessions and 20 Fix-it Workshops, aiming to engage the community to build practical skills and reduce waste. Focus on: wooden furniture, small appliances and electricals, jewellery and textiles.
  Address: 62-64 Armstrong Rd, Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7TU
  0191 226 0941 
   
• Pendower Good Neighbour Project through the Music Wall & Junk Orchestra Programme will deliver a creative after-school project for children and young people to build, play, and perform with upcycled instruments.   
  Address: 12-14 Sunnybank Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 6SD
  0191 422 9018 
   
• Moving Parts Arts CIC will work with community partners to deliver ‘Junk Puppets Save our Streets’ workshops for focused groups, where children will explore waste materials, learn about recycling, and create puppets to star in a filmed performance to share with the community. 
   
• Healthworks Newcastle with the Waste Warrior Programme will empower pupils at Bridgewater Primary School, St John’s Primary School and Atkinson Road Primary Academy to champion recycling and upcycling in their homes and schools through 27 interactive school sessions. 
   
• Artist Nicola Lynch with the Little Monster Programme will deliver recycling workshops with pupils from Canning Street Primary School and St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, exploring litter and waste through art and designing an imaginary monster. 

Other activities

 As part of this wider transformation programme, we have delivered a number of activities including:

• Get-togethers with local VCSE organisations and traders to identify strengths and priorities for improvement.
• A dedicated community safety officer from the EPiC team to tackle issues such as litter, fly-tipping, and anti-social behaviour.
• Grant funding for VCSE organisations to deliver projects responding to local needs.
• Support for traders to adopt greener practices and save money through the Green Street initiative.
• Engaging the community to re-imagine the high street through artist commissions.

In addition, a key focus for 2025/26, is working with local residents, community organisations and businesses to:

• Develop designs for small-scale improvements on the high street.
• Create a visual campaign to help address waste and litter issues.

How can I get in touch

For further information about the project, please email the Council's project team on economicdevelopment@newcastle.gov.uk.
To find out about the wider Newcastle High Streets Project please visit: Newcastle High Streets Programme