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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.
Council takes action to build a sustainable financial future
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council faces a £777,000 funding gap next year as it balances its budget amid inflation and uncertainty over Local…
Major investment planned to improve council's operational depot
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council plans £600,000 refurbishment of Knutton Lane depot over 12 months to improve safety and staff facilities for 150…
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.
Cleaner air consultation under way
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is consulting residents on a four-year air quality plan (2026-2030) to keep nitrogen dioxide levels within legal…
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.
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.
Newcastle-under-Lyme demands answers over Government’s LGR decision
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has sent a legal letter demanding the Government explain how it decided to merge the council with Stoke-on-Trent…
100 days of delivery: new administration puts residents first
Newcastle-under-Lyme's Reform UK administration outlines first 100 days in charge: scrapped Net Zero agenda, park improvements, and community enforcement…
Work set to begin on Staffordshire's first council-run pet crematorium
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has won planning permission to build Staffordshire's first council-run pet crematorium at Bradwell, with prices from…
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.
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.
Have your say on parks and open spaces PSPO review
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is reviewing its Public Space Protection Order covering 211 parks and open spaces. Residents can respond to the…
Uninterrupted care must be priority when new North Staffordshire council is created
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has raised concerns about vulnerable children and adult care during the creation of a new North Staffordshire…
Global business to be first tenant at Chatterley Valley
A global automotive parts designer will build an advanced manufacturing facility at Chatterley Park, creating up to 1,700 jobs in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Civic Pride campaign brings community focus to Newcastle town centre
Newcastle-under-Lyme Council runs Civic Pride week from 17-21 August with litter picks, business visits, drop-ins and bike-marking sessions across the…
Statement from the Leader of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
Jonathan Gullis, Leader of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, has criticised the Prime Minister's backing of local government reorganisation, citing…
City Council asked its plan to bring waste collection service to required standard before merger
Newcastle-under-Lyme Council has asked Stoke-on-Trent to bring its waste collection service to Government standard ahead of the 2028 council merger.
Council asked for debt plan to prevent destabilising new merged authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme's Deputy Leader has asked Stoke-on-Trent City Council how it plans to tackle its debt ahead of the 2028 council merger that will…
Willow Brook Respite Centre Reopens After £1.5m Upgrade
Willow Brook Respite Centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme has reopened after an 18-month £1.5m refurbishment, adding eight accessible bedrooms and a…
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