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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Consultation begins on proposed shake-up of Local Government
The Government has launched its consultation over the proposed reorganisation of local government in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
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New licensing rules for keeping primates
New national regulations are being introduced to improve the welfare of primates kept by private individuals.
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Car park charges frozen for a year
Town centre car park charges are to be frozen for 12 months.
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Do you know a borough hero?
Residents can help to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes who go above and beyond to make Newcastle-under-Lyme a great place to live, work and visit.
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Councillors to hold forced Local Government Reorganisation to account
The Council is setting up a Cabinet-led inquiry panel to guide the authority’s response to the government’s proposals for forced Local Government Reorganisation.
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Council commits to support vibrant town centres – and calls on Government and MPs to back small businesses now
A commitment to ongoing support for Newcastle-under-Lyme’s town and village centres has been made by the borough council – as it urges the Government to take immediate action to help small businesses.
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Council confirms commitment to May election
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has formally confirmed its intention to press ahead with its planned election later this year.
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Council launches Civic Pride 2026 at Westbury Park
Residents are being encouraged to take part in the first Civic Pride event of 2026.
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Discover Newcastle-under-Lyme treasures through new website
Award-winning attractions from parks to museums, theatre and places to eat are detailed on a new website which showcases why Newcastle-under-Lyme is a go-to place to visit.
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Newcastle-under-Lyme bids to be a UK Town of Culture 2028
Newcastle‑under‑Lyme will put its rich heritage, creativity and civic pride on the national stage as it announces its intention to bid to be a UK Town of Culture.
