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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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Feedback call for new Borough Local Plan
Proposals, evidence and all public comments will be submitted to the planning inspectorate following eight weeks of consultation due to start soon on Newcastle’s new Borough Local Plan.
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Walleys Quarry fire update
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service attended a serious fire at the Walleys Quarry landfill site late last night.
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Register your favourite borough landmarks
Residents are being asked to nominate their favourite landmarks in the borough as part of a biennial review of a local register.
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Housing scheme agreed for Newcastle town centre
New homes have been confirmed for Newcastle town centre as part of its once-in-a-generation regeneration.
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Upgraded tennis courts reopen for free use at park
Work to upgrade tennis courts in Kidsgrove for free public use has been completed.
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Council granted permission to take legal action against Walleys Quarry
A ‘hard-working’ local authority praised by the Secretary of State for its tireless work on Walleys Quarry has been granted permission by the Government to bring legal action against the site operator
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Council consults on PSPO plans for car cruising
Residents and other stakeholders are being asked for their views on plans to prohibit car cruising in public places across Newcastle-under-Lyme for a three-year period.
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Walleys Quarry inquiry hears wide-ranging evidence
Multiple witnesses have told of the impact of odours from Walleys Quarry on day-to-day life in Newcastle.
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Walleys Quarry public inquiry call
The Leader of a council deeply concerned about the effect of a landfill site on residents has called again for a public inquiry into the Environment Agency’s handling of the problem.
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National award for quality of Newcastle’s public spaces
Six public spaces in Newcastle have received a prestigious award for how well they’re looked after.
