The Latest Breaking News from Newcastle City Council

Council tax hike of 4% in Newcastle agreed as city leaders sign off £23m budget cuts

The council's savings this year include more than 50 job losses, increased parking charges, and a reduction in funding to homelessness services in Newcastle

Chronicle Live · Mar 2, 2023

Landmark Newcastle city centre office The Pioneer unveiled by developers

The 100,000sqft building is set over 10 storeys with indoor and outdoor workspace and 360 degree views across the city

Birmingham Post · Mar 2, 2023

Council to 'assess options' over Central Station revamp and other projects hit by Tolent collapse

Tolent was contracted for the next stage of the train station's redevelopment, as well as the regeneration of the Pattern Shop and a controversial housing project in West Denton

Chronicle Live · Feb 24, 2023

Council tax to rise from April 1 - check you're not paying more than you need to

There are serious consequences if you don't pay this priority bill, but we look at ways you may be able to cut the costs

Chronicle Live · Feb 18, 2023

North East today: Attempted murder probe in South Shields, Carabao Cup referee announced and Newcastle Council tax rise

Your daily briefing on all the latest from across the North East

Chronicle Live · Feb 15, 2023

Newcastle City Council to raise parking fines, council tax, and cut jobs to save £23m in this year's budget

The authority says it needs to save £67m over the next three years to balance the books

Chronicle Live · Feb 14, 2023

Police called on councillor as he removed 'unofficial' padlock from play area gate in Shieldfield

A Newcastle City councillor took matters into his own hands by removing the padlock to allow kids back into the play area

Chronicle Live · Feb 14, 2023

Council works with residents to 'breathe new life' into West Denton, Benwell and Walker

Newcastle City Council and Your Homes Newcastle will be working with residents to improve the lives of people in West Denton, Benwell and Pottery Bank in Walker

Chronicle Live · Feb 11, 2023

Newcastle City Council to provide families with further support during February half term

The council will provide children with engaging activities and a healthy meal in response to the cost of living crisis

Chronicle Live · Feb 6, 2023

More pleas to end Newcastle tower blocks' broken lift 'scandal' that has left pensioners housebound

One woman says that the problems in her 90-year-old mum's block are “like something out of a Carry On film”

Chronicle Live · Feb 3, 2023