We have changed the way we clean your streets and look after Gateshead's green spaces - which means we can work quicker and more effectively.
Each neighbourhood area has it's own, dedicated neighbourhood team, in the south, east, west, inner west and central areas of Gateshead.
The teams are multi-skilled and are able to do a range of different tasks from sweeping streets and emptying litter bins to grass cutting and graffiti removal.
With a 'see it and sort it' attitude, they can report and solve any problems straight away - without needing to wait for a different council team to come out.