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Families can expect magic shows, a food festival, street circus and much more.

We are appealing for loving stable foster homes for Gateshead children to give them a chance to thrive and remain in their local community. .

The Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear has presented British Empire Medals to three local people who have made a real difference in their communities and beyond.

Gateshead has recognised inspiring individuals, groups and organisations who go above and beyond to help local communities thrive.

A new milestone in the demolition of the Gateshead Highway flyover will see the Five Bridges roundabout closed to all traffic this Sunday, 21 June.

The two new short films aim to encourage more employers to support people with learning disabilities or who are neurodivergent into work.

Key changes are being made to streets and junctions in central Gateshead, as the council seeks to improve the flow of traffic ahead of two major roundabout closures this summer.

Taking place across four locations within multi-storey housing communities, the events are designed to encourage social inclusion, build stronger community connections and help residents discover activities and services available right on their doorstep.

We're encouraging residents, community groups and businesses to get involved in Great Big Green Week 2026.

The next stage in the demolition of the Gateshead Highway flyover will see the Five Bridges roundabout closed to traffic later this month, followed by the Park Lane roundabout in July.

At our annual general meeting, members elected a new Mayor, deputy mayor and leader.

A long-standing Gateshead charity has officially relocated to new premises, supported by funding and partnership working with the council.

The first celebration at Gateshead Council's pop-up event space proved popular over the bank holiday weekend.

A series of artworks are set to spring up across the borough.

Virtual Memory Box is a secure online system for children to capture memories throughout their life.

Following the introduction of the Renters Rights Act, Landlords have until Sunday 31 May to issue tenants with a government mandated Information Sheet, detailing the legal changes to their tenancy.

New wearable safeguarding technology which aims to help people living with dementia is soon to launch in Gateshead.

The Gateshead fostering community were recognised at a special Fostering Awards celebration on Saturday 16 May as part of Foster Care Fortnight celebrations.

A Gateshead landlord has been fined more than £42,000 in penalties after running an unsafe and unlicensed House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO).

A 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 caring for children and young people.

We 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 Friday 1 May.

A series of sessions to make cycling inclusive to more people in Gateshead will be held at Gateshead Leisure Centre from next month.

The main demolition work on the Gateshead Highway flyover has begun.

A new community garden has officially opened at Bensham Court, offering residents a vibrant space to grow plants, connect with neighbours, and learn new skills.

A creative space for technology, craft and design at Gateshead Central Library is set to be upgraded with over £70,000 of government funding.

A DJ and music workshop is helping steer young people away from violence and anti-social behaviour by offering a safe, creative space in the heart of a busy transport hub.

Work will start later this month to remove rubbish from verges and slip roads along the A1, covering over 10 miles of road between Washington services and Blaydon.

The full line up has been revealed for the launch of Gateshead's newest event space, tipped to bring crowds to the town centre.

Taking small steps helps reduce environmental impact and ensures valuable materials are turned into new products.

The demolition programme for the Gateshead Highway flyover moved on to an exciting new phase this week, with a high-reach demolition excavator from Thompsons of Prudhoe pulling down the top levels of the Computer House building.

Our spring clean brought people together, strengthened local communities, and saw over 800 bags of rubbish collected across the borough.

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a former councillor who served the people of Gateshead for two decades.

The main work to demolish the Gateshead Highway flyover will begin in April.