The Latest Breaking News from Gateshead Council

Gateshead roads to be gritted as cold weather moves in

These are the roads and paths in Gateshead that will be salted by gritters as the Met Office issues a yellow warning for the region

Chronicle Live · Dec 12, 2022

Gateshead Council urged to do more to protect children from exposure to alcohol

Public officials have pleaded with councillors to reduce children's exposure to alcohol and to counter the 'normalisation' of heavy drinking.

Chronicle Live · Dec 7, 2022

Stress and depression account for 29% of sick leave at Gateshead Council

Stress and depression have been responsible for more sick leave in Gateshead Council than Covid-19 in 2021 and 2022.

Chronicle Live · Dec 5, 2022

Work continues to address 3,000 Gateshead Council property repair backlog

The 3,000 repair backlog is scheduled for completion by the end of March 2023

Chronicle Live · Nov 9, 2022

Households issued council tax warning with time running out to claim £150 rebate

Money is only payable to households until November 30 as deadline is extended to ensure nobody misses out

Chronicle Live · Nov 8, 2022

'Bit of a shambles'- Spectators slam Saltwell Park fireworks calling Gateshead event 'dangerous'

The giant fireworks display event has drawn the ire of some of those present following its return for the first time since 2019

Chronicle Live · Nov 7, 2022

Gateshead Quayside arena hotel that angered neighbours to be moved as controversial plans redrawn

The controversial hotel is being relocated as a cost-cutting measure, in a move that will delight neighbours who feared it would leave their flats feeling “like a Victorian prison”

Chronicle Live · Nov 1, 2022

Food and energy bill vouchers thousands of Brits can claim worth up to £200

The Government's Household Support Fund will allow thousands of struggling families across the UK this winter

Chronicle Live · Oct 25, 2022

Gateshead shop refused alcohol licence amid police crime fears

A Low Fell shop's attempt to have an alcohol licence returned after changes in management fell on deaf ears

Chronicle Live · Oct 24, 2022

Gateshead Council endorses "international tax justice"

Both Labour and the Lib Dems pledge to encourage more tax transparency and reward good businesses.

Chronicle Live · Oct 21, 2022