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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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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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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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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.
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Demolition of flyover opens up opportunity in Gateshead20 April 2026The main demolition work on the Gateshead Highway flyover has begun.
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New community garden opens at Bensham Court16 April 2026A new community garden has officially opened at Bensham Court, offering residents a vibrant space to grow plants, connect with neighbours, and learn new skills.
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Library creative design space to be upgraded with Arts Everywhere Fund14 April 2026A creative space for technology, craft and design at Gateshead Central Library is set to be upgraded with over £70,000 of government funding.
