Gateshead road to remain closed after partial building collapse Gateshead Council have confirmed that the road will stay closed and safety measures will remain in place Chronicle Live · Jul 12, 2023
Revised plans for major Quayside development mean Sage Arena will not open until 2027 After facing several economic and political challenges, the Gateshead Quayside project has been approved with some alterations. However, the development of the Sage Arena has been pushed back to 2027. Chronicle Live · Jul 12, 2023
NHS at 75: Top public health figure warns 'radical action' needed to save NHS Alice Wiseman - Gateshead Council's director of public health - says the Government needs to put a stop to the influence of "health harming industry" Chronicle Live · Jul 8, 2023
Comedy legend Bobby Pattinson awarded Freeman of Gateshead for his dedication to entertainment, business, and charity Bobby Pattinson has been awarded Gateshead Council's highest honour for his dedication to his craft and his charity work. Chronicle Live · Jul 3, 2023
'Chance of a lifetime' for Gateshead synchronised swimmers after club saved from disaster Just months after being on the brink of collapse as their pool was under threat, Gateshead Synchronised Swimming Club is set to compete on the world stage Chronicle Live · Jun 26, 2023
Gateshead leisure centre closures see staff finally free of 'inhumane' redundancy threat More than 160 leisure centre staff have been under threat of redundancy for months, but none will lose their jobs despite two sites closing down Chronicle Live · Jun 22, 2023
Future of Gateshead International Stadium under discussion in effort to reduce council costs A review into the site finds that Gateshead Council needs to find a way to share the financial costs of the iconic venue Chronicle Live · Jun 21, 2023
£12m rescue package to save at-risk North East bus services amid threat of major cuts Councils leaders have agreed to protect routes that are under threat, but will have to use funding that should have been spent making bigger improvements to public transport Chronicle Live · Jun 21, 2023
Campaign group threatens legal action over 'unjustifiable' Gateshead leisure centre closures Local residents who have protested against the decision to shut two faciltiies called Gateshead Council's decision “unfair, irrational and simply wrong” Chronicle Live · Jun 20, 2023
£48m Gateshead quayside hotel moves forward as contractor Russell WBHO is appointed The North West firm has been enlisted to bring the vision for the Gateshead Quayside dual hotel to life Birmingham Post · Jun 20, 2023
£100,000 of funding allocated for five autism hubs in Gateshead It is hoped the hubs will provide families and individuals with pre- and post-diagnostic care Chronicle Live · Jun 20, 2023
Hebburn carer has Gateshead bus lane fine scrapped after complaining about unclear signs Gateshead Council has decided not to pursue another bus lane fine after it was escalated to a traffic tribunal Chronicle Live · Jun 20, 2023
Gateshead Council accused of 'undermining' hopes of saving leisure centres ahead of summer closure Birtley Swimming Centre and Gateshead Leisure Centre are both expected to shut on July 21 Chronicle Live · Jun 16, 2023
Felling staff are among 2,200 made redundant as delivery firm Tuffnells goes bust All 33 hubs are closed immediately after The Big Green Parcel Machine brand calls in the administrators Chronicle Live · Jun 13, 2023
Chronicle Live · Jun 13, 2023 Council health and safety near misses due to verbal abuse or threatening behaviour on the rise in Gateshead The leader of Gateshead Council has branded the rise in anti-social behaviour towards staff as "unacceptable", while council staff work to mitigate risks to staff
Chronicle Live · Jun 13, 2023 Figures show that over 500 Gateshead Council workers have left the local authority in one year With one of the leading causes of staffing problems proving to be resignation, council officers are now in search of answers as to how to retain staff
Chronicle Live · Jun 9, 2023 Gateshead Council scraps library fines for overdue books Residents will no longer face fines for overdue library books after Gateshead Council scraps library penalties
Chronicle Live · Jun 2, 2023 High Level Bridge to get £4m revamp as councils back restoration work to keep it 'safe' It will mean that the High Level Bridge could be undergoing a substantial revamp at the same time as the Tyne Bridge
Chronicle Live · Jun 1, 2023 Gateshead pensioner suffering 'terrible anxiety' over eviction battle and fears leaving his home Ken May has been in a long-running dispute with Gateshead Council over the state of his home in Wardley, where he has lived since he was just a baby
Chronicle Live · May 30, 2023 Gateshead Council urges government to fund public sector pay rise or face local authority job losses Leader of the Council, Martin Gannon, says the cash needs to come from the central government or wage hikes could impact council services.
Chronicle Live · May 30, 2023 Gateshead councillors slam "pathetic" government funding for children and families Councillors believe £3m of central government funding is no where near enough to help families and children in Gateshead
Chronicle Live · May 29, 2023 Gateshead Council pledges to half response wait to housing complaints Gateshead Council is now compelled to respond to housing complaints in 10 days to improve the lives of tenants.
Chronicle Live · May 26, 2023 Hundreds sign petition to try to save Ryton cafe under threat of closure Fed and Watered, in Ryton, has seen large public support after Gateshead Council rejected retrospective planning permission for the cafe.
Chronicle Live · May 24, 2023 Gateshead pensioner wins eviction reprieve despite court no-show – as judge issues 'last chance saloon' warning Ken May has been granted a reprieve that will allow him to stay in his Wardley home for now, just two days before bailiffs were due to kick him out
Chronicle Live · May 19, 2023 Ryton café owners 'devastated' over council's decision on its future The cafe and community hub owners are left unsure of its future after Gateshead Council's decision to refuse planning permission.