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Demolition of council housing to help regeneration of Felling Town Centre17 January 2025
The demolition of Sir Godfrey Thomson Court in Felling has begun, making way for new housing options to support the regeneration of the Town Centre.
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Housing engagement event giving tenants a voice02 December 2024
Senior members of our housing service recently met with tenants and leaseholders to discuss their role in helping shape the services we deliver.
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Gateshead Council successfully prosecutes landlord for dangerous flats06 November 2024
Following a successful prosecution a local landlord has been fined just under £7,000 for renting out three dangerous flats.
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Gateshead Council and Citizens Advice Gateshead joint working benefiting residents29 October 2024
We have closely collaborated with Citizens Advice Gateshead to expand the reach of their service and widen the range of advice and guidance they collectively br...
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Help us improve the experience of applying for housing28 October 2024
We're encouraging residents to share their views and experiences on the current process for searching for and applying for housing through Gateshead Home Choice...
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New digital planning permission 'checking service' goes live13 September 2024
A new free online self-service tool allowing homeowners and professionals to check if they need planning permission for a project they're considering has been l...
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Home repairs the focus of housing engagement event23 August 2024
Members of the council's home repairs and asset investment teams recently met with tenants and leaseholders.
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Residential tower blocks in Gateshead to be decommissioned17 July 2024
Three tower blocks in Gateshead town centre will be decommissioned after it was agreed the costs of repairs and investment would not be value for money - 100 ne...
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Planning for a thriving private rented housing sector15 July 2024
We're inviting residents, landlords, letting agents, and business owners to have their say on proposals for new property licensing for private rented homes in p...
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Housing engagement events giving tenants a voice12 June 2024
Members of the council's housing and environmental services recently met with tenants and leaseholders to discuss the investments we're making to improve the se...