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Council plans £600k upgrade for waste depot
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is investing up to £600,000 to upgrade Knutton Lane Depot, improving facilities for 150 staff and modernising the…
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.
Today in Newcastle-under-Lyme — 10 September
Today in Newcastle-under-Lyme: Two charged over fatal stabbing of 20-year-old man, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
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…
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.
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 to begin on town's new pet crematorium
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is building a new pet crematorium at Bradwell Crematorium, offering a caring service for animals from small birds to…
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…