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Britallica brings Britney Spears metal tribute to The Rigger this Sunday
The Newcastle-under-Lyme gig takes place on 18 October, with doors at 3pm and an age restriction of 13 and over.
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Newcastle-under-Lyme Council Invests £1.8m in Parks and Play Areas
8 million to improve parks, playgrounds and green spaces across the borough over the next five years. The investment, drawn from Section 106 agreements with housing developers, will fund projects in around a dozen communities.
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Kidsgrove Town Centre PSPO Consultation Approved by Newcastle Council
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is moving forward with plans for a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in Kidsgrove Town Centre to tackle a significant rise in anti-social behaviour. Members of the Licensing and Public Protection Committee have been asked to approve a 12-week public consultation on the proposed order.
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Labour Wins Town Ward Seat in Newcastle-under-Lyme By-Election
Labour & Co-operative Party candidate Andrew Fox-Hewitt has won a by-election for a seat on Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council. Voting took place on Thursday, 8 October for one seat in the Town ward, which was previously held by a Reform UK councillor. Fox-Hewitt secured a majority of 182 votes over his nearest opponent.
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Council calls for tougher street racing laws
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has unanimously backed a motion calling on the Government to introduce tougher legislation against illegal street racing and dangerous vehicle-related anti-social behaviour.
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Council demands tougher powers to permanently shut down rogue shops
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has called on the Government to give courts tougher powers to permanently close premises repeatedly linked to serious criminal activity. The authority is campaigning to drive rogue traders out of town centres.
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Mayor takes fundraising efforts to new heights
Christopher Bailey, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme, will attempt the world's fastest and Europe's longest zip line on Thursday, 1 October, to raise money for two local charities.
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Businesses targeted to help town centre tidiness
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has reminded McDonald's and Morrisons of their legal duty to keep streets clean within 100 metres of their premises.
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£628,000 investment set to transform parks and open spaces
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is set to invest more than £628,000 in improvements to Chesterton Park and the open space at Waterhays. The funding comes from Section 106 contributions secured from residential developments in the area.
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Newcastle-under-Lyme’s first social supermarket to open in October
Community Cupboard will open a token-based social supermarket at 21 Andrew Place, offering affordable food and essential household items to local residents.
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Council plans £600k upgrade for waste depot
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is planning to spend up to £600,000 on improvements to Knutton Lane Depot, a key operational base for the authority's waste, recycling and Streetscene services.
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By-election candidates confirmed
Five candidates are standing in a Newcastle-under-Lyme Town ward by-election on 8 October. Voters must bring photo ID to polling stations.
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Council takes action to build a sustainable financial future
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is working to balance its budget for 2027/28 while managing long-term financial pressures, the authority announced on 8 September 2026.
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Major investment planned to improve council's operational depot
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has announced a £600,000 investment programme to refurbish Knutton Lane depot, the operational hub serving around 150 staff delivering recycling, waste and Streetscene services across the borough.
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Newcastle Council reaction to Government suspension of Local Government Reorganisation
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council's legal challenge has prompted the Government to suspend Local Government Reorganisation while reviewing its legality.
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Borough Council by-election date confirmed
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is holding a by-election for Town ward on 8 October. Nominations close 11 September at 4pm.
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Newcastle-under-Lyme hospital retains Good CQC rating
Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital has retained its overall Good rating. The CQC also rated caring in diagnostic imaging as Outstanding following its July assessment.
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Civic Pride campaign comes to Keele, Madeley and Betley
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council's Civic Pride campaign is visiting three villages this week to work with residents and volunteers on cleaning and improving neighbourhoods.
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Work under way on careful reconstruction of High Street building
Reconstruction work has started on a damaged historic building in Newcastle-under-Lyme High Street following planning permission granted earlier this year.
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Newcastle-under-Lyme demands answers over Government’s LGR decision
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has sent a pre-action protocol letter to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, demanding clarification on how the Government reached its Local Government Reorganisation decision for Staffordshire.
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Cherry Tree pub reopens in Newcastle-under-Lyme after refurbishment
The Cherry Tree Hungry Horse pub on London Road has reopened after a refurbishment of its interior, function space and beer garden.
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100 days of delivery: new administration puts residents first
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council's Reform UK administration has outlined its priorities in the first 100 days since taking formal control on 20 May 2026, focusing on frontline services, neighbourhoods and taxpayer spending.
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Work to begin on town's new pet crematorium
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is to build a new pet crematorium in the grounds of Bradwell Crematorium. The Loved and Loyal Pet Crematorium will provide a service for animals ranging from small birds to large dogs.
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Borough Council by-election to be held
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has called a by-election for Town ward following the resignation of councillor Christine Duffy on 20 August 2026.
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Civic Pride comes to Audley
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council brings Civic Pride to Audley on 26 August with litter picks, weeding and a community drop-in at the library.
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