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Anger at North East council ‘sitting on’ £42m in unspent cash from developers

Council bosses “sitting on” tens of millions of pounds in unspent cash have been urged to speed up promised community upgrades across Newcastle. Newcastle City...

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Council slammed over service delivery as residents’ complaints pile up

Opposition councillors in Newcastle have slammed the Labour leadership as complaints about services pile up. The Liberal Democrats said there were issues across a...

Newcastle

Newcastle’s city council leader faces motion of no confidence – and it’s backed by her predecessor

Opposition councillors in Newcastle have tabled a motion of no confidence in council leader Karen Kilgour – with former leader Nick Kemp among the...

Environment

Locals express anger as parks lose Green Flag status

Locals have been left devastated after two Newcastle parks lost their Green Flag status. Leazes Park and Walker Park no longer hold the prestigious awards,...

Newcastle

Labour councillor quits over Palestine support

A Labour councillor in Newcastle has quit the party and claims he has been “victimised” over his support for Palestine. Cllr Rahman, who has been...

Newcastle

Tyne bridge to undergo 4-Year restoration: A historic revamp journey begins

New images have offered a glimpse at how the Tyne Bridge will look during different phases of its long-awaited refurbishment. A four-year maintenance scheme to...

Housing

Derelict Newcastle Tower block to be blown up

A derelict Newcastle tower block will be blown up in a controlled explosion. The Hexham House high-rise, in Walker, is finally set to be brought...

Environment

CAZ grants rule change

More business owners will be made eligible for funding to help them buy less polluting vehicles and dodge Newcastle’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) tolls. Council...

Finance

‘Inhumane’ plan to cut homeless budget cut reprieve

An “inhumane” plan to slash support for Newcastle’s homeless has been put on hold for now. Council bosses have pressed pause on proposals to halve...

North East

Newcastle Council unites to protect children from the vape epidemic

Newcastle councillors have united in calls for the Government to crack down on the sale of vapes and protect children from a “ticking time...

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