The Latest Breaking News from Newcastle City Council

Newcastle stadium bid could net £98.7m windfall and St James' Park may be even better by 2028

Newcastle United and Newcastle City Council will find out in September if the UK and Ireland's bid to host Euro 2028 is successful and it could have huge benefits for the city if it's chosen by UEFA

Chronicle Live · Apr 20, 2023

Town Hall Rich List 2023: North East council boss's expenses were highest in the country

The annual list is produced by think tank the Taxpayer's Alliance every year

Chronicle Live · Apr 19, 2023

The rat-infested lane behind Newcastle's Stowell Street where vermin are even seen scurrying around during the day

Hordes of rats are still plaguing the lane behind Stowell Street as renewed calls are issued to the council to tackle the problem

Chronicle Live · Apr 18, 2023

What Grainger Market traders want from £9m upgrades as stallholders revel in 'positive vibe'

After years battling through Covid-19 and stifling construction works, the mood inside the Grainger Market is optimistic as it awaits another set of multi-million pound improvements

Chronicle Live · Apr 8, 2023

Newcastle City Council local elections 2023: Full list of candidates standing in Newcastle

Voters in Newcastle go to the polls on May 4, with the city's council leader among those seeking election

Chronicle Live · Apr 5, 2023

Popular Newcastle micropub the Town Mouse to open new Heaton venue after winning council backing

Newcastle City Council has backed plans for the Town Mouse Ale House to open a second branch on Heaton Road, following the success of its award-winning city centre site

Chronicle Live · Apr 4, 2023

Reaction to latest Jesmond road closures – as bollards prompt one angry local to return council tax bill

New restrictions were installed in the early hours of Friday morning, after council bosses admitted that their initial Low Traffic Neighbourhood made congestion worse for some streets

Chronicle Live · Mar 31, 2023

Plans lodged for 1,600 more homes in controversial development on outskirts of Newcastle

Developers have officially lodged proposals for the latest phase of huge construction works around Callerton

Chronicle Live · Mar 28, 2023

Council chiefs grilled over Jesmond road closures as low traffic neighbourhood design put under review

City bosses are reviewing a new Low Traffic Neighbourhood after complaints that it has sparked traffic chaos

Chronicle Live · Mar 25, 2023

Domestic abuse victims in Newcastle face 'unacceptable' wait for help due to demand for services

A top councillor has warned that city authorities do not have enough resources to properly support the thousands of domestic abuse victims in Newcastle

Chronicle Live · Mar 24, 2023