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New housing plans and road layout for vital route into Gateshead20 September 2024Plans to redevelop a prominent gateway into Gateshead are taking important steps forward.
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Planning for a thriving private rented housing sector15 July 2024We'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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370 new homes to be built in Gateshead thanks to £5.2m fund13 March 2024Much-needed investment has been approved to kickstart the building of 370 new homes at Clasper Village and Chandless, transforming the sites into brand new comm...
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Cleaner, greener streets for Gateshead06 March 2024A major new £2m annual investment is delivering extra staff and a campaign to smarten up Gateshead's streets and back lanes, and tackle fly tipping head on.
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Worrying increase in kitchen fires across Gateshead30 January 2024Following a worrying increase in kitchen fires across Gateshead, we encourage you to recognise the dangers and the simple steps you can take to help prevent an...
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New digital planning permission 'checking service' goes live13 September 2024A 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 2024Members 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 2024Three 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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Housing engagement events giving tenants a voice12 June 2024Members 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...
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Investment driving improvements in Gateshead Council's home repairs service09 January 2024Tenant satisfaction in Gateshead Council's home repairs service has significantly improved following a series of targeted investments and service improvements t...
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Housing service help delighted residents realise vision for communal lounge20 November 2023Residents at the Wood Green bungalow complex in Pelaw are praising the council's Construction Capital team, after they worked with them to realise their ambitio...
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New housing development helping regeneration of town centre20 November 2023As part of a broader strategy to help regenerate Gateshead town centre and its surrounding areas, our brand-new housing development on the site of the historic...
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Gateshead Council increases support for those affected by homelessness15 November 2023We have increased the support available to rough sleepers, with the introduction of four additional self-contained one and two bedroom flats, that will provide...
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Council cracks down on tenancy fraud09 October 2023Councils and housing providers across the North East of England are joining forces to fight social housing fraud.
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New housing scheme for ex-offenders is inspiring hope for the future14 August 2023Working in partnership with the Probation Service and local private landlords, our Accommodation for Ex-Offenders (AFEO) partnership has played a vital role in...
