Latest news
Borough Council by-election to be held
A by-election will be held for a single seat in Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council’s Town ward.
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Council submits plans for pet crematorium
Plans to create a pet crematorium have been submitted.
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Statement from the Leader of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council: Newcastle-under-Lyme Draft Local Plan 2020–2040
In the interests of openness and transparency, I want to update residents across Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough on the draft Local Plan inherited by this new administration.
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Council creates new community fund for borough councillors
A new fund is being created to enable borough councillors to respond quickly to community priorities in their wards, at no additional cost to the taxpayer.
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Council’s move to scrap net zero identifies savings immediately
Scrapping a council commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030 is already identifying savings for taxpayers of more than £2 million.
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Children's royally good artwork blooms on display
A new children’s art exhibition in Newcastle town centre is celebrating the life of Britain’s longest-serving monarch.
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Work ready to progress at pioneering town centre project
A groundbreaking scheme to repurpose an old multi-storey car park into modern homes will move forward as soon as physically possible.
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Council plans withdrawal from Local Government Association
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is to withdraw from the national trade association for local authorities.
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Shared housing rules to be investigated to improve communities
Plans to stop the uncontrolled spread of shared housing are being investigated.
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Council to scrap climate emergency declaration
A Council’s declaration of a ‘climate emergency’ faces being scrapped.
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Council leader calls to scrap ‘wasteful and unlikely’ Local Government Reorganisation
The proposed forced reorganisation of local councils in Staffordshire should be cancelled immediately.
