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Resident priorities are at the heart of our budget proposals for 2025/2617 February 2025
New homes, jobs, green spaces and further investment in the local environment are at the heart of budget proposals being considered by full Council later this w...
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Consultation launches on memorial to remember lives lost to pandemic11 February 2025
Residents are being asked for their views on a memorial to remember the lives lost to Covid-19.
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Plaques honouring war heroes find new home at Deckham Family Hub07 February 2025
Two War Memorial plaques have been rehomed at Deckham Family Hub, after being discovered in a skip.
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Minister for Veterans and People visits Armed Forces Outreach Service07 February 2025
Minister for Veterans and People Alastair Cairns DSO OBE MC MP was in Gateshead yesterday to hear more about the award-winning Armed Forces Outreach Service.
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Flyover update - works have started on extra concrete to support structure05 February 2025
Engineers have begun work on providing support to two central pillars under the Gateshead Highway flyover.
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Decision due on the expansion of private rented housing property licensing in Gateshead17 February 2025
Cabinet Members to decide on the expansion of property licensing for private rented homes in parts of Gateshead, helping to make sure they are safe, warm, and w...
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New committee aims to support women and girls in Gateshead to thrive17 February 2025
Gateshead Council leaders are considering plans to launch the borough's first Women and Girls Committee as part of its commitment to tackle gender inequalities...
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Plans to invest £260m in council housing over next five years14 February 2025
We're investing £260m into our housing service over the next five years, building new homes and improving existing ones, to help improve housing options for Gat...
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Council leaders saddened as steel factory announces potential closure12 February 2025
Difficult trading conditions mean about 180 jobs are under threat at Union Electric Steel, that it could close its Gateshead plant on Coulthards Lane.
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Gateshead Council to continue to Brighten the Day for children in Gateshead11 February 2025
Gateshead Council has been awarded Government funding for a further year to provide free activities and meals for eligible children during the school holidays t...
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Link with specialist school proposed to boost vital SEND provision11 February 2025
Plans to reopen a former primary school as a specialist educational establishment to increase the number of much needed school places are being put before counc...
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HIV Testing Week10 February 2025
Testing is the only way to know your HIV status. Find out how to order your free home test kit.
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One day closure for maintenance of Redheugh Bridge05 February 2025
The Redheugh Bridge that carries the A189 over the Tyne between Gateshead and Newcastle will be closed to all traffic on Sunday 16th February for routine mainte...
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Council gets share of £270m uplift funding to support families05 February 2025
Help and support for parents and carers of young children in Gateshead is to be boosted following a multi-million-pound funding announcement for local councils.
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Under age alcohol sales - businessmen fined03 February 2025
Two businessmen and their companies have been fined over £1,000 for selling alcohol to children from shops in Chopwell and Winlaton Mill.