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Fed & Watered cafe - planning update07 January 2025The owners of a café in Ryton, built without planning permission and with a dangerous road access, were told today that their third attempt to get approval will...
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Flyover update for commuters03 January 2025Work on the Gateshead Highway flyover is moving into a new phase as people across Tyneside prepare to go back to work and school after the Christmas and New Yea...
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Flyover now stabilised as talks continue over its future30 December 2024Work to install a temporary propping measure to support the closed Gateshead flyover has now been completed, enabling Metro trains to run once again.
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Plans moving at pace to get viaduct safe27 December 2024Council leaders have confirmed that work to prop up part of the Gateshead Highway flyover is underway.
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Council "will leave no stone unturned" in finding swift solution for flyover20 December 2024Engineers are working round the clock to find an interim solution to reinforce sections of the closed Gateshead Highway to enable Metro trains to use the tunnel...
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Cyber security incident under investigation15 January 2025
Investigations are underway at Gateshead Council following the discovery of a cyber security incident.
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Pilot scheme offers personalised support to communities in East Gateshead20 December 2024A pilot scheme that aims to put people at the heart of their own care is being launched in the East of Gateshead, as part of a new way of working more closely w...
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Council responds to calls to reopen Askew Road17 December 2024Council officers are continuing to monitor traffic levels and review the diversions in place following the closure of the A167 flyover.
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Commuters thanked following closure of the Gateshead Highway16 December 2024Council leaders want to thank residents and businesses for taking action to avoid the roads around Gateshead Highway after its emergency closure.
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Immediate closure for Gateshead Highway13 December 2024The A167 Gateshead Highway flyover is being shut to all traffic after an inspection by consultant structural engineers indicated a potential risk to safety if i...
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Gateshead Council host spectacular fashion show celebrating inclusion13 December 2024Our 'PrimED for Christmas' festive fashion show at Gateshead Civic Centre marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities earlier in the month.
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Partnership is laying the foundations for careers in construction12 December 2024The partnership behind the housing led regeneration of 10 sites across Gateshead, has launched a new construction skills academy.
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Birtley library to temporarily close as part of refurbishment project10 December 2024Following the refurbishment of Crawcrook and Pelaw libraries earlier this year, Birtley library will temporarily close next month as the third of four libraries...
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Can you donate gifts for children and young people in Gateshead?09 December 2024Gateshead staff, residents and businesses are being asked to donate gifts for children who are supported by our Children's Services.
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Housing engagement event giving tenants a voice02 December 2024Senior members of our housing service recently met with tenants and leaseholders to discuss their role in helping shape the services we deliver.
