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Young people are being heard, praise inspectors29 January 2025Children and young people are at the forefront of decision-making say Ofsted inspectors, as a "good" rating for Gateshead is today revealed.
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Shining a light on the impact of lives lost to alcohol, drugs and suicide23 January 2025We can all support in shining a light on the impact of lives lost to alcohol, drugs and suicide by listening to people with lived experience and tackling stigma...
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Footbridge demolition this weekend21 January 2025The A184 Askew Road will be closed in both directions this Saturday evening and all Sunday to allow the footbridge over the road to be demolished.
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Budget 2025-26 consultation21 January 2025We are asking for views on the proposed increase to Council Tax to support the 2025/26 budget
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Transport minister visits Gateshead Highway flyover16 January 2025Transport minister Lilian Greenwood MP was in Gateshead today to see for herself the condition of the Gateshead Highway flyover.
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Nominate your Gateshead Heroes21 January 2025Do you know a person or an organisation that goes the extra mile to help others in Gateshead to thrive? If so don't let their hard work go unnoticed - nominate...
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Demolition of council housing to help regeneration of Felling Town Centre17 January 2025The 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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Cyber security incident under investigation15 January 2025Investigations are underway at Gateshead Council following the discovery of a cyber security incident.
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Fed & Watered cafe - planning update07 January 2025
The 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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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.
