Gateshead Council is driven by the desire to provide local people with the best possible services we can. Together with residents and partner agencies, we work throughout the year to provide a huge range of services. These include services for children and young people, adult learning, community safety, tourism, housing, health and the environment.
Gateshead Council - at your service - today, tomorrow and in the future.
Latest News
NGI publishes report to celebrate a year of impact with partners
by Chris Watson | 13th July 2023 |
NGI's newly published report showcases £2.25m funding for tourism and job creation while celebrating a year of impactful partnerships for the North East....
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Plans approved for new multi-million pound Sage Arena and International Conference Centre
by Molly Lymn | 12th July 2023 |
The latest plans have been approved for the new 12,500 capacity international grade Sage Arena and International Conference Centre (ICC), located in the heart of Gateshead on the banks of the River Tyne. On...
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Contractor announced for £48m Gateshead quayside hotel
by Molly Lymn | 20th June 2023 |
Russell WBHO has been appointed by Ask:PATRIZIA to construct a £48m 344 bedroom, dual branded hotel at Baltic Quarter on Gateshead Quayside. It will be operated by Accor under its Novotel and ibis brands....
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Gateshead Council continues to shine the spotlight on the regeneration of Gateshead and the North East
by Molly Lymn | 19th January 2023 |
Today (Wednesday 18 January 2023) Central Government revealed Gateshead Council has been successful in its bid to secure £20million of Levelling up funding, which will be invested into The Sage arena, conference, and exhibition...
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Support and grant money available for Gateshead businesses to make a difference
by Molly Lymn | 12th May 2022 |
The award-winning Innovate for Good (I4G) programme is set to be rolled out in Gateshead later this month following backing from Gateshead Council. Gateshead Council and North East BIC are seeking the next generation...
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NewcastleGateshead venues unite in £150m Covid fightback
by Molly Lymn | 29th March 2022 |
Venues across Newcastle and Gateshead have united in a major campaign to bounce back from Covid and recapture the £150m a year business events and meetings market. A total of 35 venues ranging from...
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New housing in Gateshead, including autism-friendly homes
by Molly Lymn | 3rd February 2022 |
This year Gateshead Council is proud to be delivering a multi-million pound mixed-tenure development at Whitley Court, Wrekenton. An ex-brownfield site, which previously housed garages and other council buildings, will see 44 new homes...
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New service ‘levels up’ prospects for Gateshead job seekers
by Molly Lymn | 17th January 2022 |
In response to a call from Government for innovative ideas designed to tackle community renewal, a new partnership has been formed in Gateshead to support people into employment. The ‘Future You’ partnership joins five...
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Festival of Rescue to astonish crowds on Newcastle & Gateshead Quayside
by Molly Lymn | 13th September 2021 |
On the 17 and 18 of September spectators on Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside will be in awe of the 2021 UKRO Challenge – Festival of Rescue being hosted by Tyne and Wear Fire and...
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UK Athletics and Gateshead step in to host Diamond League fixture
by Molly Lymn | 16th April 2021 |
UK Athletics can confirm that it will host the Müller Grand Prix Gateshead on 23 May at the Gateshead International Stadium. Rabat, which was due to host the opening Diamond League fixture on the...
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NewcastleGateshead Quays regeneration scheme awarded £7m from government’s Getting Building Fund
by Molly Lymn | 19th March 2021 |
NewcastleGateshead Quays – the landmark arena-led regeneration scheme on the banks of the NewcastleGateshead quayside – has been awarded £7m from government’s Getting Building Fund to support the creation of the new events destination...
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Do you know a local hero who deserves a star on Tyneside’s ‘Walk of Fame’?
by Deb Bell | 5th February 2020 |
More local heroes are to be honoured with stars on Newcastle and Gateshead’s own “walk of fame.” Up to four inspirational community champions, great minds, captains of industry, or stars of sport, stage, or...
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