Latest news
Work begins on new Queen Elizabeth II statue as firms fund artwork
Work to create a statue of Queen Elizabeth II in Newcastle-under-Lyme has begun - on the eve of what would have been her 98th birthday - thanks to two leading companies.
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Balanced budget plan allows for spending on services
Investment in town centres; job-creating business schemes; new waste collection vehicles and additional grass cuts on urban roads are all part of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council’s spending plans.
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Updating fleet moves towards net zero carbon
A new fleet of maintenance vehicles will be electrically powered to help an authority move towards its net zero carbon emissions target by 2030.
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Memorial lecture celebrates champion’s love of Newcastle
Dive deep into the past on Thursday, with a study of Newcastle’s ancient history.
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Go Digital and win 50% off council tax
A competition winner can save half of next year’s council tax in a new drive to promote online council services.
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Call to close Walleys Quarry
Environment Agency officials should reconsider closing Walleys Quarry, in the face of growing problems.
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Money allocated to help people’s health
More than £400,000 is to be spent improving people’s health in Newcastle.
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Council verges towards increasing roadside grass cutting
Road verges in built-up areas will be cut more often if a new deal is approved.
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Borough-wide planning review moves forward
Next steps are being set out by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council following consultation on the first draft of the Local Plan governing development in the area until 2040.
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95 per cent of residents face council tax rise of 8p or less
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council’s share of any council tax increase is set to be 8p a week or less for most residents.
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Key step forward for circus project
A new centre celebrating one of a historic town’s most famous sons is moving forward.