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Council responds to latest Local Government Reorganisation proposal
Proposals to divide Staffordshire into two new ‘west’ and ‘east’ unitary councils need further work.

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Council throws weight behind EA’s closure fight
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is throwing its weight behind the Environment Agency’s legal fight against the operators of Walleys Quarry – as odour complaint figures soar.
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Grassroots planning policy moves forward
Proposals which would determine what can be built across Newcastle Borough and which land is protected from development has been submitted for independent scrutiny.
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Council carbon emissions slashed by almost 70%
A council’s carbon emissions have fallen by 68.4 per cent since measurements began more than 15 years ago.
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Help for rough sleepers moves forward
Moves to end rough sleeping in Newcastle before 2026 are moving forward.
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Balanced budget promises spending on front-line services
Investing in town centres, continued spending on front-line services and job creation are all part of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council’s spending plans for the coming year.
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Recycling and waste collections over Christmas and New Year
Some recycling and waste collections over Christmas and New Year are affected by the bank holidays.
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Council reacts to Government White Paper on English Devolution
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council’s Leader Simon Tagg has reacted to publication of the Government’s White Paper on English Devolution.
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Medieval charter inspires Clare to pen book about Borough's history
Research used to curate a special museum exhibition which helped to mark a momentous milestone has now been turned into a new, limited-edition book by a member of council staff.
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Council calls on MPs to support railway blight fight
MPs are being urged to back a council’s fight to oppose the resurrection of the HS2 rail line.
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Festive free parking for town centre
Residents, shoppers and visitors can enjoy three weekends of free parking in Newcastle town centre during the busy festive period.