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Voter ID policies did not impact Newcastle electoral turnout despite decrease on 2019 figures

Government legislation that requires voters to bring ID on polling day did not have an impact on turnout in Newcastle, council officers have stated. This...

Councillor emphasises importance of woman of colour as leader with new leader of Newcastle Council to be chosen next week

Nick Kemp’s successor as Newcastle City Council leader is expected to be chosen next week. The long-serving Byker councillor quit as leader of the city’s...

Nick Kemp’s full statement released as he resigns amid bullying claim

Nick Kemp said he “strenuously” denies a bullying allegation against him and accused some fellow Labour councillors of acting “against the interests” of the...

Newcastle City Council leader Nick Kemp resigns after bullying accusation

Newcastle City Council leader Nick Kemp has resigned in the wake of a bullying complaint against him. The Labour councillor will step down with immediate...

Newcastle council cabinet member quits after bullying complaint against leader

A cabinet member has resigned and bosses are facing calls for an independent investigation at Newcastle City Council, after an allegation of bullying against...

Newcastle City Council leader Nick Kemp hit with bullying complaint from senior director

Newcastle’s council leader has been accused of bullying by one of the local authority’s most senior directors. Nick Kemp is the subject of a complaint...

Council backs plans for ‘bigger’ Christmas in Newcastle as concerns emerge over future funding

City leaders have backed plans for enhanced Christmas markets and New Year’s celebrations in Newcastle this year – though concerns have been aired about...

Newcastle Airport parking crackdown prompts fears of town being overrun

There are fears that strict new rules on parking around Newcastle International Airport could cause problems in nearby towns and villages. Residents in Ponteland, Prestwick...

Newcastle hospitals show ‘improvements’ after damning CQC report as watchdog lifts restrictions

A health watchdog has lifted restrictions imposed on a North East hospitals trust that was downgraded earlier this year. The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS...

Newcastle City Council leader Nick Kemp to take immediate leave of absence

Newcastle’s council leader is to take a leave of absence. Nick Kemp announced on Friday morning that he would be stepping back from his duties...

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