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Final call for voters ahead of local elections
Time is running out for borough residents to make their final preparations to vote in the upcoming local elections.
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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.
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Walleys Quarry public hearings scheduled
Two wide-ranging days of inquiry into Walleys Quarry will take place this summer.
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Flying the flag for England
Newcastle is flying the flag for England before Sunday’s European Championship final against Spain.
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Council leader urges early decision on Walleys Quarry prosecution
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has written to the new Government urging quick approval of an outstanding request for the council to bring legal action against the operators of Walleys Quarry.
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Tree planting strategy set to grow
A successful tree planting strategy in urban areas could be extended to include selected sites in rural villages for the first time.
