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Newcastle-under-Lyme Flag-Raising Ceremony 25 July
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council hosts a flag-raising ceremony in Queens Gardens on 25 July, with the Stafford Brigades Youth Band performing the natio
Newcastle-under-Lyme Clears Unauthorised Encampment
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has cleared an unauthorised encampment from the former Bankside car park on Well Street following a Notice to Leave se
Bradwell Dingle Park: £500k Upgrade with New Playground
Newcastle-under-Lyme is transforming Bradwell Dingle with a £500,000 investment. New inclusive playground, outdoor gym, and pump track expected by late sum
Council seeks court order to remove Well Street encampment
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is applying to County Court for a Possession Order to remove an unauthorised tent encampment from a former car park on
Government Abolishes Newcastle-under-Lyme Council
The Government has confirmed plans to abolish Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council and merge it with Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Moorlands into a new
Newcastle Shop Closed for Illegal Tobacco and Vapes
Simba's on High Street has been shut for three months after Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council obtained a court order. Staff sold tobacco to underage cus
Eight Parks Win Green Flag Award in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Eight parks and green spaces in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Kidsgrove have achieved the Green Flag award, recognising them among the best in the country.
Ceramic Valley Enterprise Zone: 2,400 jobs in 10 years
The Ceramic Valley Enterprise Zone has created almost 2,400 jobs and brought 75 hectares of brownfield land back into use since 2016, with projections to e
Kidsgrove Town Centre Roads Remodelled in £700k Scheme
Staffordshire County Council begins major highways improvements in Kidsgrove from 13 July, creating two new one-way systems and new crossing facilities as
11 councillors honoured as Honorary Aldermen
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has appointed 11 former councillors as Honorary Aldermen, recognising over 190 years of combined public service.
Newcastle Council Approves Local Plan 2020-2040
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has approved its Local Plan 2020-2040 after Government inspection, despite leadership concerns about the planning fram
Council Pledges to Protect Parks and Green Spaces
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has formally committed to protecting parks and playing fields across the borough as community assets.
Newcastle Council Scraps 2030 Net Zero Pledge, Saves £6.2m
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has rescinded its 2019 climate emergency declaration and "Net Zero Newcastle 2030" commitment, identifying £6.2 millio
Kidsgrove Civic Pride Week: July 13-17
Newcastle Borough Council launches week-long Civic Pride initiative in Kidsgrove with litter picks, environmental improvements and volunteer activities.
Queens Gardens tile display honours late Queen Elizabeth II
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has unveiled a ceramic tile display in Queens Gardens honouring Queen Elizabeth II, created by children's winning artw
Newcastle Under Lyme Local Plan Approved by Council
Newcastle Under Lyme council approves controversial Local Plan to prevent speculative development on greenfield and Green Belt land.
Newcastle Under Lyme Big Clean-Up: July 4
Newcastle Under Lyme launches major litter-picking drive on July 4. All 44 councillors organising clean-up events across 21 wards. Join volunteers near you
Kidsgrove Town Deal: £16.9m Facelift Plans Newcastle Under L
Newcastle Under Lyme Council outlines £16.9m Town Deal for Kidsgrove. Info session at library June 30. New shops, streets and enterprise units planned.
Unauthorised Camp Cleared in Newcastle Under Lyme
Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council has cleared an unauthorised camp near the town centre working with the private landowner to protect residents.
Newcastle Under Lyme Council Rejects £1m Planning Exercise
Newcastle Under Lyme's council leader demands Government scraps new Local Plan, citing £1m waste and local government reorganisation uncertainty.