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Roundabout closures as flyover demolition continues05 June 2026The next stage in the demolition of the Gateshead Highway flyover will see the Five Bridges roundabout closed to traffic later this month, followed by the Park...
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New Mayor, deputy mayor and leader appointed29 May 2026At our annual general meeting, members elected a new Mayor, deputy mayor and leader.
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Community charity begins new chapter as Redheugh and Eslington regeneration progresses27 May 2026A long-standing Gateshead charity has officially relocated to new premises, supported by funding and partnership working with the council.
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Turning gable ends into gallery walls: new murals to bring colour and creativity to Gateshead21 May 2026A series of artworks are set to spring up across the borough.
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Gateshead landlords urged to make sure they are following new renting laws19 May 2026Following the introduction of the Renters Rights Act, Landlords have until Sunday 31 May to issue tenants with a government mandated Information Sheet, detailin...
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Gateshead tenants invited to free community festivals this Summer09 June 2026Taking place across four locations within multi-storey housing communities, the events are designed to encourage social inclusion, build stronger community conn...
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Communities encouraged to get involved in Great Big Green Week 202608 June 2026We're encouraging residents, community groups and businesses to get involved in Great Big Green Week 2026.
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Families flock to new town centre event space27 May 2026The first celebration at Gateshead Council's pop-up event space proved popular over the bank holiday weekend.
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Digital platform launched to save memories for children in care19 May 2026Virtual Memory Box is a secure online system for children to capture memories throughout their life.
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Smart wristbands to help Gateshead residents with dementia stay safe19 May 2026New wearable safeguarding technology which aims to help people living with dementia is soon to launch in Gateshead.
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Gateshead's fostering community celebrated at Fostering Awards19 May 2026The Gateshead fostering community were recognised at a special Fostering Awards celebration on Saturday 16 May as part of Foster Care Fortnight celebrations.
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Unsafe Gateshead HMO landlord ordered to pay more than £42,00014 May 2026A Gateshead landlord has been fined more than £42,000 in penalties after running an unsafe and unlicensed House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO).
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Gateshead celebrates foster carers with a combined total of 120 years' fostering11 May 2026A special celebration of Gateshead foster carers with a combined total of 120 years fostering experience was held to recognise the amazing work they do in carin...
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Landlords and tenants urged to be aware of biggest rental law changes in a generation24 April 2026We are encouraging landlords and tenants across Gateshead to be be aware of major changes to private renting, as the new Renters' Rights Act came into force on...
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Inclusive cycling is coming to Gateshead23 April 2026A series of sessions to make cycling inclusive to more people in Gateshead will be held at Gateshead Leisure Centre from next month.
