Latest news

  • Walleys Quarry legal fund reinforced

    Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council’s commitment to legal action against the operators of Walleys Quarry continues.

    Published: 13 November 2024

    An image of the entrance to Walleys Quarry.
  • 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

    Published: 12 November 2024

    Image shows the letter sent to Adam Jogee, MP.
  • 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.

    Published: 6 November 2024

    Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Kidsgrove, fire, civil contingencies, rest centre, emergency, Jubilee2.
  • 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.

    Published: 31 October 2024

    The image shows firefighters looking at the blaze at Walleys Quarry.
  • 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.

    Published: 29 October 2024

    Image shows the letter to Rachel Reeves
  • 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.

    Published: 25 October 2024

    Image shows a logo featuring the guidhall tower and the words 'Newcastle-under-Lyme Civic Pride'.