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Borough Council leads town centre remembrance events
Residents are invited to join the Mayor and councillors in Newcastle-under-Lyme to honour and remember members of the armed forces who have sacrificed their lives in military service.
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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
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Poppy makeover for hoardings ahead of remembrance event
Hoardings surrounding a construction site in Newcastle town centre are being given a respectful makeover as Remembrance Sunday approaches.
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Rural parish plan open for residents’ review
Residents are being asked to help shape the future of the rural area where they live.
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Council supports fire evacuees in Kidsgrove
Residents who were evacuated from their homes last night (Tuesday, 5 November) after a fire in Kidsgrove are receiving support from Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council.
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Festive free parking for town centre
Three weekends of free car parking are planned for Newcastle town centre during the festive period.
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Walleys Quarry legal action progresses
A Council’s legal proceedings against the operators of Walleys Quarry are moving forward, amid anger from the community over Environment Agency inaction, as complaints about noxious odours rise.
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Poverty warning to Chancellor on eve of Budget
Restricting the Winter Fuel Payment risks cutting a lifeline for thousands of older people in Newcastle-under-Lyme, the Chancellor has been warned ahead of the Budget.
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Civic pride begins with town centre action
A targeted week of action is taking place in Newcastle town centre to launch a new initiative to encourage Civic Pride across the Borough.
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Green light recommended for first car cruising PSPO
Plans to ban car cruising in public places for the first time across Newcastle-under-Lyme are taking a step closer.
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Fifty projects helped through council supported Flourish programme – and more help is available
Students and graduates at Keele University have supported 50 projects in the first 12 months of a Government-backed initiative, helping local businesses and organisations to unlock their potential.