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Council & civic from Newcastle-under-Lyme Gazette, updated daily.
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Newcastle Under Lyme Scraps £6.2m Electric Bin Lorries
Newcastle Under Lyme council axes electric bin lorry plans, saving taxpayers £6.2 million. Reform administration cancels costly fleet and charging infrastr
HS2 Revival Plans Rejected by Newcastle Under Lyme
Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council rejects HS2 revival plans, calling the project a "money pit" that caused local misery and demanding Transport Secretar
Newcastle Under Lyme Crime Rate Falls 20% in Two Years
Crime in Newcastle Under Lyme has dropped 20.4% in two years. Council and police launch new safety initiatives to tackle remaining concerns.
Pet crematorium plans for Newcastle Under Lyme Bradwell
Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council has submitted plans for a pet crematorium at Bradwell. The facility would offer individual cremations for domestic ani
Newcastle Under Lyme Local Plan Decision July 8
Newcastle Under Lyme Council faces crucial Local Plan vote on July 8. New Reform UK administration must decide whether to accept or reject the draft plan.
Newcastle Under Lyme Community Fund: £2,500 Per Councillor
Newcastle Under Lyme councillors get £2,500 each annually for community projects. The new fund launches in 2026/27 with no extra cost to taxpayers.
Newcastle Under Lyme Council Scraps Net Zero Plan, Saves £2M
Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council ditches Net Zero 2030 scheme, cancelling electric bin lorries to save £2.19 million in taxpayer funds.
Children's Art Display Honours Queen in Newcastle Under Lyme
Over 1,000 young artists from Newcastle Under Lyme schools created paintings celebrating Queen Elizabeth II. See the free exhibition at Keele in Town.
Newcastle Under Lyme Council Elections: May 7 Voting Guide
Newcastle Under Lyme residents have days to register for May 7 council elections. Get your Voter Authority Certificate by April 28 deadline.
Reform UK wins Newcastle Under Lyme council election
Reform UK takes control of Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council with 27 seats in landslide election victory on May 7, ousting the Conservatives.
Civic Pride Litter Pick Knutton Newcastle Under Lyme
Join Newcastle Under Lyme's Civic Pride campaign in Knutton and Cross Heath on Tuesday 12 May. Community litter pick and support drop-in session from 10am.
Newcastle Under Lyme £67M Regeneration Plans
Newcastle Under Lyme showcases £67M regeneration and investment plans at major UK property conference. Major projects set to transform the borough.
Silverdale Civic Pride Litter Pick Newcastle Under Lyme
Newcastle Under Lyme Council's Civic Pride arrives in Silverdale on 19 May with a community litter pick, estate walkabout, and advice drop-in session.
Newcastle Under Lyme Council Leader: Jonathan Gullis
Jonathan Gullis elected as new leader of Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council. Reform UK takes control with 27 of 44 seats after May election.
Safer Newcastle Campaign Launches at Guildhall
Newcastle Under Lyme launches Safer Newcastle campaign Friday with new WalkSafe app, safe spaces and Ask for Angela scheme to tackle crime.
Newcastle Under Lyme Council: Reform UK Takes Charge
Reform UK wins landslide victory in Newcastle Under Lyme. Jonathan Gullis elected council leader with plans to tackle crime and create jobs.
Armed Forces Veteran Elected Mayor of Newcastle Under Lyme
Army veteran Cllr Christopher Bailey, 72, appointed Mayor of Newcastle Under Lyme. He'll represent the borough at civic events and raise funds for local ch
Newcastle Under Lyme Council Leader Demands End to Reorganis
Newcastle Under Lyme's council leader calls for Government to scrap "wasteful" local government reorganisation plans over political instability concerns.
Newcastle Under Lyme Council Scraps Climate Emergency
Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council ends Net Zero 2030 strategy and cancels climate emergency declaration under new Reform UK leadership.
Newcastle Under Lyme HMO Rules Crackdown Plan
Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council investigates new rules to control shared housing HMOs. Planning permission could be required for conversions.