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Climate pledges at Gateshead school25 July 2023Children at a Gateshead school made climate pledges as part of their summer fair this year.
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Students leading the green school revolution with Climate Action Plans at XP Gateshead09 July 2024Children from a Gateshead secondary school are leading efforts to tackle climate change in their school community.
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Climate Strategy consultation - we want to hear from you30 November 2021Gateshead Council has launched its new Climate Strategy - and we need everybody's help to make it work.
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What can you do to help Gateshead go carbon neutral?03 April 2023The next important chapter in our journey to go carbon neutral puts the people of Gateshead right at the heart of it all.
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New Community Forest created in the North East to support a greener future21 July 2021Defra, England Community Forests and six councils across the North East have announced the creation of a new Community Forest .
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2,500 trees planted across Gateshead schools to improve green spaces and tackle climate change11 April 2025Schools across Gateshead have planted thousands of trees thanks to an ambitious partnership between the council and the Royal Forestry Society (RFS). The projec...
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Divest Tyne & Wear campaigning24 March 2023Campaigners from Divest Tyne & Wear gathered at the Civic Centre in Gateshead on Friday 24 March as part of their regionwide Day of Action.
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North East Leaders' statement on COP2628 October 2021Our region was at the heart of the industrial revolution, and once again our villages, towns and cities are showing their capacity to innovate and lead the way...
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Planning for Nature's Recovery18 July 2023A new project will create a Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) to help boost nature in our area.
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More solar power for Gateshead02 December 2021A major new investment in solar power generation in Gateshead will provide enough power for 1,000 homes.
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Roadworks Felling bypass24 September 2021Planned roadworks will be taking place on the Felling bypass this weekend, Saturday 25 September and Sunday 26 September.
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Zero carbon heat for Gateshead22 June 2021A bold new strategy to deliver zero carbon heating for Gateshead in just nine years has been approved by the council's cabinet today.
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The Future of Energy in Gateshead22 October 2024Gateshead Council and Involve are running a Citizens' Forum on the Future of Energy in Gateshead.
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New trees planted as Gateshead shows commitment to North East Community Forest01 March 2022A crisp cold morning in Gateshead saw two young Gingko Biloba trees being planted against the stunning backdrop of Saltwell Towers.
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Celebrating National Tree Week with planting at a Crawcrook school29 November 2024Children in Crawcrook have been at the heart of Gateshead's efforts to plant new trees in National Tree Week.
