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Gateshead Council

Gateshead Council is the local government authority for the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. The council, based at Gateshead Civic Centre, is made up of twenty two electoral wards, each with three elected councillors. It is currently Labour controlled, and led by Councillor Martin Gannon.

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Shields Ferry saved as cash committed to build new North Shields landing
North Shields
There had been fears the service would be forced to end as soon as next year
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North East Combined Authority tight-lipped on whether mayor will help fund Gateshead Quays arena
North East Mayor
It is unclear whether support for the Sage arena and conference will translate to the same kind of financial backing the North East Combined Authority is giving the Crown Works film studios
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'I'm just fed up' - Gateshead man with lung cancer has had water 'pouring through the ceiling' for eight weeks
Gateshead
Joseph Greenup has complained to Gateshead Council about water flooding through the ceiling of his flat
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New fundraising drive launched to ensure Birtley swimming pool can reopen in September
Birtley
Birtley Swimming Centre was one of the sites shut down by Gateshead Council 12 months ago under highly contentious budget cuts, but could be just weeks away from reopening
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Plans for Gateshead Quayside listed church repairs take step forward
Gateshead
The former church, now heritage centre, now has formal plans lodged to restore it to its former glory
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Whickham volunteers celebrate importance of local libraries on anniversary
Whickham
A Gateshead library has celebrated its seventh anniversary by honouring the community service of its 50-strong team of volunteers
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Council rejects plans for new Bensham Jewish College after local objections
Bensham
Following concerns over the prospective college's designs, councillors rejected the application
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120 Gateshead flats set to be decommissioned as £26.8m investment needed over next 30 years
Gateshead Council
The council has decided that three town centre high-rise flats are no longer sustainable and moves need to be made to find alternative dwellings.
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Gateshead Council signs off £2.4m of improvement works across nine schools
Gateshead
The local authority has green-lit a series of works to be done across several schools across the area
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The 'crisis' facing North East councils that the new Labour government must address
Politics
In the latest of a series of pieces on what the North East needs from the new Labour Government and regional mayor Kim McGuinness, we look at the financial crisis facing our local councils
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Gateshead community centre earmarked for demolition following vandalism and anti-social behaviour
Gateshead
The community centre has become a target for anti-social behaviour and break-ins
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Next government must revamp universal credit, says Gateshead Foodbank chief
Gateshead
As the election looms ever closer, Gateshead Foodbank urges the next government to reform UC to help decrease dependence of food banks.
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Almost 65% of tribunal appealed bus lane fines in Gateshead successful
Transport
Bus lane fines in Gateshead elevated to a higher traffic authority have a decent chance of being quashed, recent figures show.
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Gateshead Council bosses lambast Government-set housing targets after shortfall
Gateshead Council
The Government's housing delivery target is a "blunt instrument" and not reflective of local conditions, say Gateshead Council chiefs
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Hundreds sign petition calling for speed limit to be reduced on a Gateshead road
Gateshead Council
The petition asks for the Rowlands Gill stretch of the A694 to be lowered to 30mph in the interests of safety.
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Council approve new consultation on plans to close Felling primary school
Gateshead
Following an earlier consultation this year, council chiefs have signed off on a new consultation to explore closing Colegate Community Primary School
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Tributes following the death of long-serving Gateshead councillor Bob Goldsworthy
Gateshead Council
The 67-year-old had served the Bridges ward since being elected onto Gateshead Council in 2007
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Roof repairs on Gateshead Council homes sees 'immense' 74% rise
Gateshead Council
The council has let go one roofing contractor following a review, as roofing repair pressures climb.
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95-day turnaround for empty Gateshead Council houses to be re-let ready draws criticism
Gateshead
Gateshead Council continues to tackle its "void" homes but the delays continue to draw critique.
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Parents 'heartbroken' as Gateshead primary school earmarked for closure
Gateshead
Colegate Primary School in Felling faces being closed down from September 2025 due to a lack of staff and pupils, as well as a funding shortage
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Primary school deemed 'most vulnerable' in Gateshead moves a step closer to closure
Gateshead
Council officers have recommended to local authority bosses to begin talks around proposals for the closure of its "most vulnerable school" despite pleas from parents.
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Concerns Gateshead tenants 'can’t afford to run' council dehumidifiers to get rid of damp and mould
Gateshead Council
As councils across the country try to get to grips with damp and mould in social housing, one Gateshead representative claims some cannot afford to plug-in dehumidifiers to help with the problem.
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Knife crime up 10% across the region with over 1,000 incidents, police report reveals
Northumbria Police
1,165 cases of knife crime have been recorded between April 2023 and April 2024, up 10% from last year
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Gateshead FC could leave International Stadium as 'plan B' to avoid repeat of EFL promotion denial
Gateshead FC
Gateshead FC chairman Neil Pinkerton wrote in an open letter to fans that there are plans in the works to ensure the club is not denied another chance at promotion
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