Newcastle City Council28 May 2026City's adult social care services told to improveNewcastle City Council says work is already under way to improve people's experiences.28 May 202627 May 2026New underpass artwork daubed with graffitiNewcastle City Council condemns graffiti being sprayed over its newly unveiled public art in Byker.27 May 202626 May 2026Parties strike deal to run Newcastle City CouncilThe Liberal Democrats and Greens reach an agreement to run the local authority.26 May 202622 May 2026City bus station to close for three weeksDisplay boards at Newcastle's Eldon Square Bus Station are being upgraded and roads improved.22 May 202617 May 2026Second home council tax doubling raises millionsLocal authorities with many second homes are boosting their income by charging double council tax. 17 May 202612 May 2026Study funded to save historic railway works siteHistoric England awards £65,000 for a survey of the old building in the hopes of preserving it.12 May 202610 May 2026Lib Dems 'are official opposition' in North EastThe Liberal Democrats came first in Newcastle and claimed second place in Sunderland and Gateshead.10 May 20269 May 2026Labour's 'worst fears realised' in the North EastReform's focus on Starmer "paid off in spades", the BBC's North East political editor says.9 May 20268 May 2026Labour no longer biggest party at Newcastle CouncilThe Liberal Democrats are now narrowly the largest party at the local authority with 25 seats.8 May 2026...
