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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 prosecutes PSPO penalty notice evaders
Two troublemakers who breached a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in Newcastle town centre are counting the cost of their actions.
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Food lovers: get ready for a winter feast in Castle
Prepare yourself for yuletide yumminess as Castle Food & Drink Fest returns to Newcastle-under-Lyme on Saturday, 14 December – this time with a side of Christmas cheer.
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Reaction to Environment Agency statement regarding Walleys Quarry
The Environment Agency has today (Thursday, 28 November) issued a Closure Notice to Walleys Quarry Ltd requiring the closure of its Newcastle-under-Lyme landfill site.
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More than 100 solar panels set to go live on latest council buildings
More civic buildings in Newcastle-under-Lyme are set to start producing their own renewable energy by the end of December.
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Balanced budget underpins investment and regeneration
A balanced budget, continued spending on front-line services and a council tax increase of no more than 1.99 per cent are part of a council’s budget plans for next year.
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Castle Car Park’s opening paves way for town centre change
The opening of Castle Car Park will be the catalyst for a series of improvements in the centre of Newcastle-under-Lyme.
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Council leads campaign for ASB awareness week
Newcastle Community Safety Partnership – led by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council – is taking part in a national initiative to tackle anti-social behaviour.
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Walleys Quarry legal fund reinforced
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council’s commitment to legal action against the operators of Walleys Quarry continues.
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Join Newcastle-under-Lyme as they Light Up Castle for Christmas
The Christmas magic returns to Newcastle town centre on Sunday, 24 November as Newcastle-under-Lyme BID hosts their spectacular #LightUpCastle switch-on event. Get ready for a day of free family fun.
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MP asked to provide Walleys Quarry support
Newcastle-under-Lyme’s MP has been urged to back his local council’s calls to close Walleys Quarry and for a public inquiry into the Environment Agency’s handling of the long-running gas odour problem