https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/feeds/events <![CDATA[Let's Talk Newcastle Events]]> Latest events published on Let's Talk Newcastle 2025-11-21T19:15:14+00:00 <![CDATA[Let's Talk Parks Workshop, Civic Centre, 23rd March]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/11 We want to know what you think about our proposals for how parks and allotments are run in Newcastle in future. We've been running an online survey here on Let's talk Newcastle Online since last month; now we want to find out in more detail what people think. We are offering a number of two-hour workshops for groups of no more than 25 people on a first come, first served basis. To book your place, follow this link indicating your preferred workshop date and location: Let's Talk Parks Workshop Booking.]]> 2021-12-01T18:42:22+00:00 <![CDATA[Let's Talk Parks Workshop, Gosforth, 27th March]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/12 We want to know what you think about our proposals for how parks and allotments are run in Newcastle in future. We've been running an online survey here on Let's talk Newcastle Online since last month; now we want to find out in more detail what people think.
We are offering a number of two-hour workshops for groups of no more than 25 people on a first come, first served basis. To book your place, follow this link indicating your preferred workshop date and location: Let's Talk Parks Workshop Booking.
]]> 2021-12-01T18:41:22+00:00 <![CDATA[Let's Talk Parks Workshop, Newcastle City Library, 28th March]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/13 We want to know what you think about our proposals for how parks and allotments are run in Newcastle in future. We've been running an online survey here on Let's talk Newcastle Online since last month; now we want to find out in more detail what people think.
We are offering a number of two-hour workshops for groups of no more than 25 people on a first come, first served basis. To book your place, follow this link indicating your preferred workshop date and location: Let's Talk Parks Workshop Booking.
]]> 2021-12-01T18:39:43+00:00 <![CDATA[Let's Talk Parks Workshop, Jesmond Dene Centre, 4th April]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/14 We want to know what you think about our proposals for how parks and allotments are run in Newcastle in future. We've been running an online survey here on Let's talk Newcastle Online since last month; now we want to find out in more detail what people think.
We are offering a number of two-hour workshops for groups of no more than 25 people on a first come, first served basis. To book your place, follow this link indicating your preferred workshop date and location: Let's Talk Parks Workshop Booking.
]]> 2021-12-01T18:39:24+00:00 <![CDATA[Let's Talk Parks Workshop, Civic Centre, 5th April]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/15 We want to know what you think about our proposals for how parks and allotments are run in Newcastle in future. We've been running an online survey here on Let's talk Newcastle Online since last month; now we want to find out in more detail what people think.
We are offering a number of two-hour workshops for groups of no more than 25 people on a first come, first served basis. To book your place, follow this link indicating your preferred workshop date and location: Let's Talk Parks Workshop Booking.
]]> 2021-12-01T18:38:36+00:00 <![CDATA[Let's Talk Parks Workshop, Civic Centre, 6th April]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/16 We want to know what you think about our proposals for how parks and allotments are run in Newcastle in future. We've been running an online survey here on Let's talk Newcastle Online since last month; now we want to find out in more detail what people think.
We are offering a number of two-hour workshops for groups of no more than 25 people on a first come, first served basis. To book your place, follow this link indicating your preferred workshop date and location: Let's Talk Parks Workshop Booking.
]]> 2021-12-01T18:38:04+00:00 <![CDATA[Elswick Pool - Moving Forward]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/41 Elswick Pool is closing at the end of October. We want to hear your views on how you use it, 
and your ideas for the future. 

Please attend this meeting at Elswick Pool at 2-3pm on Monday 7th September, to give us your views. 
You can read more about why Elswick Pool is closing here: Elswick Pool to close. 
If you have any questions about this, please email us at: letstalk@newcastle.gov.uk. 
We look forward to hearing your ideas.
]]> 2021-12-01T18:21:38+00:00 <![CDATA[Elswick Pool - Moving Forwards]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/42 Elswick Pool is closing at the end of October. We want to hear your views on how you use it, 
and your ideas for the future. 

Please attend this meeting at Elswick Pool at 2-3pm on Monday 7th September, to give us your views. 
You can read more about why Elswick Pool is closing here: Elswick Pool to close. 
If you have any questions about this, please email us at: letstalk@newcastle.gov.uk. 
We look forward to hearing your ideas.

]]> 2021-12-01T18:21:20+00:00 <![CDATA[West Denton Leisure Centre Consultation 2022 - Monday 24th January 10am]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/162 West Denton is to get a new multi-million-pound leisure centre, and we would like to hear your views about our ideas for it.

Introduction and timeline
It is being funded with £19.8m from the Government’s national Levelling-Up Fund. When it opens in 2024, the building will offer a sports hall, gym, café, library, community space and 25-metre swimming pool. It will be one of the biggest single investments in West Denton for many years and offer the community lots of new opportunities for sport, recreation, and social activities. Subject to planning approval, work is expected to start on the centre in the winter of 2022, and open in spring 2024.

What we are doing to hear people's views
We want to hear what local people and community groups think about our plans for the leisure centre, so we are holding events to discuss it, and we have an online survey. We will also be meeting with local groups, and will be posting information about the proposals for the centre to local people as well (the flyer we are posting is attached here: West Denton Leisure Centre Flyer). You can give us your views by coming to this event on Monday 24th January at 10am.

How you can register to take part in this event
To register, please email us at letstalk@newcastle.gov.uk and provide your name and email address. We will keep this information private and not use it for any other purpose or pass it on to anyone else. We will only use your details so that we can email you a link to take part in the event. The event will be held on Microsoft Teams. You can take part on a smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop. All you need is a device connected to the internet with an internet browser, you do not have to have the Microsoft Teams app installed.
(Please note that the 'register' link here on Let's talk Newcastle Online is the link to register on the site to receive news of consultations. It will not register you for this event. Please email us to register for the event!)

Other ways to take part

If you have questions about this, or need this information in another format, such as large print, please contact us at: Outerwestleisurecentre@newcastle.gov.uk
You can keep informed about what's happening with this on our webpage here: West Denton Leisure Centre
]]> 2022-03-02T12:45:31+00:00 <![CDATA[West Denton Leisure Centre Consultation 2022 - Monday 24th January 6pm]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/163 West Denton is to get a new multi-million-pound leisure centre, and we would like to hear your views about our ideas for it.

Introduction and timeline
It is being funded with £19.8m from the Government’s national Levelling-Up Fund. When it opens in 2024, the building will offer a sports hall, gym, café, library, community space and 25-metre swimming pool. It will be one of the biggest single investments in West Denton for many years and offer the community lots of new opportunities for sport, recreation, and social activities. Subject to planning approval, work is expected to start on the centre in the winter of 2022, and open in spring 2024.

What we are doing to hear people's views
We want to hear what local people and community groups think about our plans for the leisure centre, so we are holding events to discuss it, and we have an online survey. We will also be meeting with local groups, and will be posting information about the proposals for the centre to local people as well (the flyer we are posting is attached here: West Denton Leisure Centre Flyer). You can give us your views by coming to this event on Monday 24th January at 10am.

How you can register to take part in this event
To register, please email us at letstalk@newcastle.gov.uk and provide your name and email address. We will keep this information private and not use it for any other purpose or pass it on to anyone else. We will only use your details so that we can email you a link to take part in the event. The event will be held on Microsoft Teams. You can take part on a smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop. All you need is a device connected to the internet with an internet browser, you do not have to have the Microsoft Teams app installed.
(Please note that the 'register' link here on Let's talk Newcastle Online is the link to register on the site to receive news of consultations. It will not register you for this event. Please email us to register for the event!)

Other ways to take part

If you have questions about this, or need this information in another format, such as large print, please contact us at: Outerwestleisurecentre@newcastle.gov.uk
You can keep informed about what's happening with this on our webpage here: West Denton Leisure Centre
]]> 2022-03-02T12:46:02+00:00 <![CDATA[Improvements to Fawdon Park 2022]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/164 We are looking at some possible improvements to Fawdon Park, and we want to hear what local people and community groups think about our plans, so we are holding a public consultation session at Fawdon Community Centre on Thursday 3 March from 2-6pm regarding future improvements to Fawdon Park. The session will provide the opportunity for local residents to view some early design ideas and give feedback as well as provide some ideas of their own.
For anyone attending we would encourage you to wear a face covering in enclosed spaces (unless you have an exemption), and taking a lateral flow test before attending. We would also ask anyone who is feeling unwell or in receipt of a positive lateral flow or PCR test not to attend. We look forward to speaking to you.
If you cannot make it to this event, you can also give us your views by reading about our plans, then completing a short survey to give us your views on them. You can do this here: Improvements to Fawdon Park 2022 Survey
If you have questions about this, or need this information in another format, such as large print, please contact us at: letstalk@newcastle.gov.uk. 
You can also write to us at: Fawdon Park Improvements c/o FREEPOST Let's Talk. ]]> 2022-03-02T17:53:35+00:00 <![CDATA[Outer West Leisure Centre Next Steps - 14 March 2022 10am (in person)]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/165 Following from our consultation about our proposals for a new multi-million-pound leisure centre, we would like to hear your views about the next steps for this new facility for the Outer West area of Newcastle upon Tyne.
This event is aimed at residents.

Background information
When it opens in 2024, the building will offer a sports hall, gym, café, library, community space and swimming pool. When we consulted on this during January-February 2022, we received over 500 responses from people giving us their views about what they wanted to see. Subject to planning approval, work is expected to start on the centre in the winter of 2022, and open in spring 2024; you can see a video about this here: Outer West Leisure Centre Video

What we would like you to do
We want to hear what local people and community groups think about the next steps, so we are holding events both online and in person to discuss them. This event will take place at West Denton Community Centre on Monday 14th March between 10-11am. Please click on the link below to register for it, so that we have an idea of numbers - we will not use any information you give us for any other purpose than to manage this event:
 
Registration Link for West Denton Community Centre Event - Monday 14th March 10am

If you can't make this event, here are some other events we are running which you are welcome to attend:


If you have questions about this, or need this information in another format, such as large print, please contact us at: outerwestleisurecentre@newcastle.gov.uk

You can keep informed about what's happening with this on our webpage here: Outer West Leisure Centre
]]> 2022-03-07T16:29:15+00:00 <![CDATA[Outer West Leisure Centre Next Steps - 14 March 2022 6pm (in person)]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/166 Following from our consultation about our proposals for a new multi-million-pound leisure centre, we would like to hear your views about the next steps for this new facility for the Outer West area of Newcastle upon Tyne.
This event is aimed at residents.

Background information
When it opens in 2024, the building will offer a sports hall, gym, café, library, community space and swimming pool. When we consulted on this during January-February 2022, we received over 500 responses from people giving us their views about what they wanted to see. Subject to planning approval, work is expected to start on the centre in the winter of 2022, and open in spring 2024; you can see a video about this here: Outer West Leisure Centre Video

What we would like you to do
We want to hear what local people and community groups think about the next steps, so we are holding events both online and in person to discuss them. This event will take place at  Westerhope Community Centre on Monday 14th March between 6-7am. Please click on the link below to register for it, so that we have an idea of numbers - we will not use any information you give us for any other purpose than to manage this event:

Registration Link for Westerhope Community Centre Event - Monday 14th March 6pm

If you can't make this event, here are some other events we are running which you are welcome to attend:


If you have questions about this, or need this information in another format, such as large print, please contact us at: outerwestleisurecentre@newcastle.gov.uk

You can keep informed about what's happening with this on our webpage here: Outer West Leisure Centre
]]> 2022-03-07T16:29:35+00:00 <![CDATA[Outer West Leisure Centre Next Steps - 15 March 2022 10.30am (in person)]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/167 Following from our consultation about our proposals for a new multi-million-pound leisure centre, we would like to hear your views about the next steps for this new facility for the Outer West area of Newcastle upon Tyne.
This event is aimed at residents.

Background information
When it opens in 2024, the building will offer a sports hall, gym, café, library, community space and swimming pool. When we consulted on this during January-February 2022, we received over 500 responses from people giving us their views about what they wanted to see. Subject to planning approval, work is expected to start on the centre in the winter of 2022, and open in spring 2024; you can see a video about this here: Outer West Leisure Centre Video

What we would like you to do
We want to hear what local people and community groups think about the next steps, so we are holding events both online and in person to discuss them. This event will take place at Galafield Centre on Tuesday 15th March between 10.30-11.30am. Please click on the link below to register for it, so that we have an idea of numbers - we will not use any information you give us for any other purpose than to manage this event:

Registration Link for Galafield Centre Event - Tuesday 15th March 10.30am

If you can't make this event, here are some other events we are running which you are welcome to attend:



If you have questions about this, or need this information in another format, such as large print, please contact us at: outerwestleisurecentre@newcastle.gov.uk

You can keep informed about what's happening with this on our webpage here: Outer West Leisure Centre
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]]> 2022-03-07T16:29:55+00:00 <![CDATA[Outer West Leisure Centre Next Steps - 16 March 2022 10am (in person)]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/169 Following from our consultation about our proposals for a new multi-million-pound leisure centre, we would like to hear your views about the next steps for this new facility for the Outer West area of Newcastle upon Tyne.
This event is aimed at residents.

Background information
When it opens in 2024, the building will offer a sports hall, gym, café, library, community space and swimming pool. When we consulted on this during January-February 2022, we received over 500 responses from people giving us their views about what they wanted to see. Subject to planning approval, work is expected to start on the centre in the winter of 2022, and open in spring 2024; you can see a video about this here: Outer West Leisure Centre Video

What we would like you to do
We want to hear what local people and community groups think about the next steps, so we are holding events both online and in person to discuss them. This event will take place at Lemington Centre on Wednesday 16th March between 10-11am. Please click on the link below to register for it, so that we have an idea of numbers - we will not use any information you give us for any other purpose than to manage this event:

Registration Link for Lemington Centre Event - Wednesday 16th March 10am

If you can't make this event, here are some other events we are running which you are welcome to attend:


If you have questions about this, or need this information in another format, such as large print, please contact us at: outerwestleisurecentre@newcastle.gov.uk

You can keep informed about what's happening with this on our webpage here: Outer West Leisure Centre
]]> 2022-03-07T16:34:20+00:00 <![CDATA[Outer West Leisure Centre Next Steps - 17 March 2022 10am (in person)]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/171 Following from our consultation about our proposals for a new multi-million-pound leisure centre, we would like to hear your views about the next steps for this new facility for the Outer West area of Newcastle upon Tyne.
This event is aimed at residents’.

Background information
When it opens in 2024, the building will offer a sports hall, gym, café, library, community space and swimming pool. When we consulted on this during January-February 2022, we received over 500 responses from people giving us their views about what they wanted to see. Subject to planning approval, work is expected to start on the centre in the winter of 2022, and open in spring 2024; you can see a video about this here: Outer West Leisure Centre Video

What we would like you to do
We want to hear what local people and community groups think about the next steps, so we are holding events both online and in person to discuss them. This event will take place at Throckley Community Centre on Thursday 17th March between 10-11am. Please click on the link below to register for it, so that we have an idea of numbers - we will not use any information you give us for any other purpose than to manage this event:

Registration Link for Throckley Community Hall Event - Thursday 17th March 10-11am

If you can't make this event, here are some other events we are running which you are welcome to attend:


If you have questions about this, or need this information in another format, such as large print, please contact us at: outerwestleisurecentre@newcastle.gov.uk

You can keep informed about what's happening with this on our webpage here: Outer West Leisure Centre
]]> 2022-03-07T16:32:04+00:00 <![CDATA[Outer West Leisure Centre Next Steps - 15 March 2022 6pm (virtual)]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/173 Following from our consultation about our proposals for a new multi-million-pound leisure centre, we would like to hear your views about the next steps for this new facility for the Outer West area of Newcastle upon Tyne.
This event is aimed at residents’.

Background information
When it opens in 2024, the building will offer a sports hall, gym, café, library, community space and swimming pool. When we consulted on this during January-February 2022, we received over 500 responses from people giving us their views about what they wanted to see. Subject to planning approval, work is expected to start on the centre in the winter of 2022, and open in spring 2024; you can see a video about this here: Outer West Leisure Centre Video

What we would like you to do
We want to hear what local people and community groups think about the next steps, so we are holding events both online and in person to discuss them. This event is a virtual event via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 15th March between 6-7pm. Please click on the link below to register for it, so that we have an idea of numbers - we will not use any information you give us for any other purpose than to manage this event:

Registration Link for online event - Tuesday 15th March 6-7pm

If you can't make this event, here are some other events we are running which you are welcome to attend:


If you have questions about this, or need this information in another format, such as large print, please contact us at: outerwestleisurecentre@newcastle.gov.uk

You can keep informed about what's happening with this on our webpage here: Outer West Leisure Centre
]]> 2022-03-14T16:09:56+00:00 <![CDATA[Walk and Talk Around the East End, 14th September 2022]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/174 Come and join us for a free and interactive tour around Newcastle’s East End and help us shape the future of your local high streets! We have teamed with up Rob Charman, owner of awarding winning Red Beard Tours, to deliver some insightful walking tours around the east end of Newcastle.
What's happening
For those living in the Inner East area of the city, why not come along on Wednesday 14 September or Saturday 17 September 2022 from 10am and learn some fascinating historical facts, leading up to the present day. You will also have an opportunity to give us your thoughts about your area, to help shape and create the future of your local high streets.
As a thank you to all those involved, a delicious brunch will be waiting for you at the end of the tour!  During the brunch, some of the project team will be on hand to tell you more about this exciting project to help shape and create inclusive, healthy, and vibrant high streets.
Give us your views
This is a fantastic opportunity to have a discussion with other guests and have your say, ask questions, and provide your feedback on what really matters to you, when looking at the future of your local high street. We would be delighted if you could join us to share your thoughts and feedback.
Register here
Click on these links to register your place (both events start at 10am):
Wednesday 14th September 2022
Saturday 17th September 2022
What to bring
We will be walking for around 60 - 90 minutes, so please bring suitable clothing and comfortable shoes!
What else is happening
This is part of our plans for inclusive, healthy, vibrant high streets in Newcastle East. You can find out more here: Newcastle East - Inclusive, Healthy, Vibrant High Streets
If you have questions
If you have questions about this, or you need this information in a different format, you can contact us here: economicdevelopment@newcastle.gov.uk or call 0191 278 78 78.]]> 2022-09-05T10:04:58+00:00 <![CDATA[Walk and Talk Around the East End, 17th September 2022]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/175 Come and join us for a free and interactive tour around Newcastle’s East End and help us shape the future of your local high streets! We have teamed with up Rob Charman, owner of awarding winning Red Beard Tours, to deliver some insightful walking tours around the east end of Newcastle.
What's happening
For those living in the Inner East area of the city, why not come along on Wednesday 14 September or Saturday 17 September 2022 from 10am and learn some fascinating historical facts, leading up to the present day. You will also have an opportunity to give us your thoughts about your area, to help shape and create the future of your local high streets.
As a thank you to all those involved, a delicious brunch will be waiting for you at the end of the tour!  During the brunch, some of the project team will be on hand to tell you more about this exciting project to help shape and create inclusive, healthy, and vibrant high streets.
Give us your views
This is a fantastic opportunity to have a discussion with other guests and have your say, ask questions, and provide your feedback on what really matters to you, when looking at the future of your local high street. We would be delighted if you could join us to share your thoughts and feedback.
Register here
Click on these links to register your place (both events start at 10am):
Wednesday 14th September 2022
Saturday 17th September 2022
What to bring
We will be walking for around 60 - 90 minutes, so please bring suitable clothing and comfortable shoes!
What else is happening
This is part of our plans for inclusive, healthy, vibrant high streets in Newcastle East. You can find out more here: Newcastle East - Inclusive, Healthy, Vibrant High Streets
If you have questions
If you have questions about this, or you need this information in a different format, you can contact us here: economicdevelopment@newcastle.gov.uk or call 0191 278 78 78.]]> 2022-09-05T10:04:49+00:00 <![CDATA[Allocations and Lettings Consultation, 10 October 2022]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/176 We are proposing to make some changes to our policies on how we allocate social housing in Newcastle, including how we deal with successions and assignments of existing tenancies. To help us ensure our policies meet people’s needs, we would like to hear your views and opinions about getting social housing in Newcastle.
This event takes place on Monday 10 October 2022, 1-5pm at West End Library, Condercum Road, NE4 9JH.
You can read more about our proposed changes here: Allocations and Lettings
The consultation will run from 20 September to 6 November 2022. There will be other events as follows:
  • Thursday 13 October 2022, 2-6pm at Kenton Library, Hillsview Avenue, NE3 3QJ.
  • Monday 17 October 2022, 1-4pm at East End Library, 83 Shields Road, NE6 1DL.
  • Thursday 20 October 2022, 1-4pm at City Library, Room 1, 33 New Bridge Street, NE1 8AX.
You can always give us your views by completing this short form here: Allocations and Lettings Consultation
If you require information about this consultation in a different format, such as large print, or you have questions about this, please get in touch with Newcastle Independent Tenants’ Voice at: nitv@newcastle.gov.uk or call YHN at: 0191 278 8600.

What happens next?
When the consultation closes, we will analyse the feedback provided and consider whether we proceed with the proposed changes or not. We will share the results of the consultation with you on our website: Newcastle City Council, and on Let’s Talk Newcastle Online
]]> 2022-09-21T14:34:28+00:00 <![CDATA[Allocations and Lettings Consultation, 13 October 2022]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/177 We are proposing to make some changes to our policies on how we allocate social housing in Newcastle, including how we deal with successions and assignments of existing tenancies. To help us ensure our policies meet people’s needs, we would like to hear your views and opinions about getting social housing in Newcastle. This event takes place on Thursday 13 October 2022, 2-6pm at Kenton Library, Hillsview Avenue, NE3 3QJ.
You can read more about our proposed changes here: Allocations and Lettings
The consultation will run from 20 September to 6 November 2022. There will be other events as follows:
  • Monday 10 October 2022, 1-5pm at West End Library, Condercum Road, NE4 9JH.
  • Monday 17 October 2022, 1-4 at East End Library, 83 Shields Road, NE6 1DL.
  • Thursday 20 October 2022, 1-4pm at City Library, Room 1, 33 New Bridge Street, NE1 8AX.
You can always give us your views by completing this short form here: Allocations and Lettings Consultation
If you require information about this consultation in a different format, such as large print, or you have questions about this, please get in touch with Newcastle Independent Tenants’ Voice at: nitv@newcastle.gov.uk or call YHN at: 0191 278 8600.

What happens next?
When the consultation closes, we will analyse the feedback provided and consider whether we proceed with the proposed changes or not. We will share the results of the consultation with you on our website: Newcastle City Council, and on Let’s Talk Newcastle Online
]]> 2022-10-13T12:30:55+00:00 <![CDATA[Allocations and Lettings Consultation, 17 October 2022]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/178 We are proposing to make some changes to our policies on how we allocate social housing in Newcastle, including how we deal with successions and assignments of existing tenancies. To help us ensure our policies meet people’s needs, we would like to hear your views and opinions about getting social housing in Newcastle.
This event takes place on Monday 17 October 2022, 1-4pm at East End Library, Shields Road, NE6 1DL
You can read more about our proposed changes here: Allocations and Lettings
The consultation will run from 20 September to 6 November 2022. There will be other events as follows:
  • Monday 10 October 2022, 1-5pm at West End Library, Condercum Road, NE4 9JH
  • Thursday 13 October 2022, 2-6pm at Kenton Library, Hillsview Avenue, NE3 3QJ.
  • Thursday 20 October 2022, 1-4pm at City Library, Room 1, 33 New Bridge Street, NE1 8AX.
You can always give us your views by completing this short form here: Allocations and Lettings Consultation
If you require information about this consultation in a different format, such as large print, or you have questions about this, please get in touch with Newcastle Independent Tenants’ Voice at: nitv@newcastle.gov.uk or call YHN at: 0191 278 8600.

What happens next?
When the consultation closes, we will analyse the feedback provided and consider whether we proceed with the proposed changes or not. We will share the results of the consultation with you on our website: Newcastle City Council, and on Let’s Talk Newcastle Online
]]> 2022-10-13T12:31:43+00:00 <![CDATA[Allocations and Lettings Consultation, 20 October 2022]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/179 We are proposing to make some changes to our policies on how we allocate social housing in Newcastle, including how we deal with successions and assignments of existing tenancies. To help us ensure our policies meet people’s needs, we would like to hear your views and opinions about getting social housing in Newcastle. This event takes place on Thursday 20 October 2022, 1-4pm at City Library, New Bridge Street, Newcastle city centre, NE1 8AX.
You can read more about our proposed changes here: Allocations and Lettings
The consultation will run from 20 September to 6 November 2022. There will be other events as follows:
  • Monday 10 October 2022, 1-5pm at West End Library, Condercum Road, NE4 9JH..
  • Thursday 13 October 2022, 2-6pm at Kenton Library, Hillsview Avenue, NE3 3QJ.
  • Monday 17 October 2022, 1-4pm at East End Library, 83 Shields Road, NE6 1DL.
You can always give us your views by completing this short form here: Allocations and Lettings Consultation
If you require information about this consultation in a different format, such as large print, or you have questions about this, please get in touch with Newcastle Independent Tenants’ Voice at: nitv@newcastle.gov.uk or call YHN at: 0191 278 8600.

What happens next?
When the consultation closes, we will analyse the feedback provided and consider whether we proceed with the proposed changes or not. We will share the results of the consultation with you on our website: Newcastle City Council, and on Let’s Talk Newcastle Online
]]> 2022-10-17T12:38:34+00:00 <![CDATA[North East Devolution Consultation 2023]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/180 Please attend our event on Monday 13th March at Newcastle City Library between 2-3.30pm, and let us know what you think about the devolution proposals for North East England. If you have accessibility questions or require information in another format, please email: letstalk@newcastle.gov.uk or call 0191 277 3560, and leave a message. 

What's happening

The leaders of County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland councils have agreed in principle to a devolution deal which the Government has confirmed it is ‘minded to’ approve. A devolution deal for the region means unlocking £4.2 billion of investment, over 30 years, and seeing additional powers transferred from Whitehall to local people with better knowledge and experience of our communities. It is expected to create 24,000 extra jobs, create 70,000 courses to give people the skills to get good jobs and leverage £5.0 billion of private sector investment.

How to register to attend

To register to attend this event, please use this link and click on the 'Reserve a spot' button: 

North East Devolution Consultation 2023

If you need information about this in Easy Read format (for people with learning disabilities), it is here:

More information - what this means

This deal represents a significant opportunity to make a difference to people who live and work in the North East, and could have a hugely positive impact on the big issues that matter to you. Whether that is new and better paid jobs, more affordable housing or placing ourselves at the forefront of Net Zero revolution, the chance of more decision-making powers and millions of pounds in funding will have a major impact on the North East. The new North East Mayoral Combined Authority, which would cover an area which is home to around 2 million people, will have the power to make decisions on areas such as transport, skills, housing, finance and economic development. The deal includes:
  • An investment fund of £1.4bn, or £48m a year, to support inclusive economic growth and support our regeneration priorities
  • An indicative budget of around £1.8bn, or £60m a year, for adult education and skills – to meet local skills priorities and improve opportunities for residents
  • A £900m package of investment to transform our transport system, with £563m from the City Regional Sustainable Transport Fund, on top of funding already announced for our buses and metro system
  • £69m of investment in housing and regeneration, unlocking sites to bring forward new housing and commercial development
Local leaders have worked together to negotiate an offer which matches their ambition to make a difference for residents, communities and the economy.

What is the consultation about and what are we asking you to do?

The consultation is a chance for you to understand more about the proposals of how the proposed devolution deal from government could be implemented in the region, and have your say. We are asking for your views about the details of the proposed scheme – the document that sets out how devolution would be implemented. This devolution deal is subject to adopting the model of a directly elected mayor over the whole of the Combined Area and replacing the two combined authorities which currently exist in that area, namely the North East Combined Authority (NECA) and North of Tyne Mayoral Combined Authority (NTCA), with a single new North East Mayoral Combined Authority (NEMCA).
The councils involved (County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland) have published a scheme under the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009. Currently, Newcastle City Council, North Tyneside Council and Northumberland County Council are members of NTCA while Durham County Council, Gateshead Council, South Tyneside Council and Sunderland City Council are members of NECA.
Our published scheme sets out proposals for changing the way in which the councils work together on these matters, and for devolving new powers to the area of the seven councils. There is no change to way the seven local authorities operate independently, and they will still be responsible for delivering the services they do currently.
The new combined authority would be led by a Mayor elected by residents across the area, and together with one representative from each of the seven constituent councils will form a Cabinet which will make decisions for the new combined authority. The first step to implement our proposals is to seek your views on them through this public consultation which runs from 26 January to 26 March 2023.
]]> 2023-03-07T14:36:15+00:00 <![CDATA[North East Devolution Consultation 2023 Drop-in: Walker]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/181 Your chance to give us your views on the proposals for the North East Devolution Deal. No need to book, you can just turn up to our drop-in event on Tuesday 7th March at Walker Library between 5-6pm, and let us know what you think. If you have questions about accessibility or require information in another format, please email: letstalk@newcastle.gov.uk or call 0191 277 3560, and leave a message. 

What's happening

The leaders of County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland councils have agreed in principle to a devolution deal which the Government has confirmed it is ‘minded to’ approve. A devolution deal for the region means unlocking £4.2 billion of investment, over 30 years, and seeing additional powers transferred from Whitehall to local people with better knowledge and experience of our communities. It is expected to create 24,000 extra jobs, create 70,000 courses to give people the skills to get good jobs and leverage £5.0 billion of private sector investment.

How to register to attend

To register to attend this event, please use this link and click on the 'Reserve a spot' button: 

North East Devolution Consultation 2023

If you need information about this in Easy Read format (for people with learning disabilities), it is here:

More information - what this means

This deal represents a significant opportunity to make a difference to people who live and work in the North East, and could have a hugely positive impact on the big issues that matter to you. Whether that is new and better paid jobs, more affordable housing or placing ourselves at the forefront of Net Zero revolution, the chance of more decision-making powers and millions of pounds in funding will have a major impact on the North East. The new North East Mayoral Combined Authority, which would cover an area which is home to around 2 million people, will have the power to make decisions on areas such as transport, skills, housing, finance and economic development. The deal includes:
  • An investment fund of £1.4bn, or £48m a year, to support inclusive economic growth and support our regeneration priorities
  • An indicative budget of around £1.8bn, or £60m a year, for adult education and skills – to meet local skills priorities and improve opportunities for residents
  • A £900m package of investment to transform our transport system, with £563m from the City Regional Sustainable Transport Fund, on top of funding already announced for our buses and metro system
  • £69m of investment in housing and regeneration, unlocking sites to bring forward new housing and commercial development
Local leaders have worked together to negotiate an offer which matches their ambition to make a difference for residents, communities and the economy.

What is the consultation about and what are we asking you to do?

The consultation is a chance for you to understand more about the proposals of how the proposed devolution deal from government could be implemented in the region, and have your say. We are asking for your views about the details of the proposed scheme – the document that sets out how devolution would be implemented. This devolution deal is subject to adopting the model of a directly elected mayor over the whole of the Combined Area and replacing the two combined authorities which currently exist in that area, namely the North East Combined Authority (NECA) and North of Tyne Mayoral Combined Authority (NTCA), with a single new North East Mayoral Combined Authority (NEMCA).
The councils involved (County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland) have published a scheme under the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009. Currently, Newcastle City Council, North Tyneside Council and Northumberland County Council are members of NTCA while Durham County Council, Gateshead Council, South Tyneside Council and Sunderland City Council are members of NECA.
Our published scheme sets out proposals for changing the way in which the councils work together on these matters, and for devolving new powers to the area of the seven councils. There is no change to way the seven local authorities operate independently, and they will still be responsible for delivering the services they do currently.
The new combined authority would be led by a Mayor elected by residents across the area, and together with one representative from each of the seven constituent councils will form a Cabinet which will make decisions for the new combined authority. The first step to implement our proposals is to seek your views on them through this public consultation which runs from 26 January to 26 March 2023.
]]> 2023-03-07T14:36:35+00:00 <![CDATA[North East Devolution Consultation 2023 Drop-in: Outer West Library]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/182 Your chance to give us your views on the proposals for the North East Devolution Deal. No need to book, you can just turn up to our drop-in event on Thursday 9th March at Walker Library between 12-1pm, and let us know what you think. If you have questions about accessibility or require information in another format, please email: letstalk@newcastle.gov.uk or call 0191 277 35600191 277 3560, and leave a message. 

What's happening

The leaders of County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland councils have agreed in principle to a devolution deal which the Government has confirmed it is ‘minded to’ approve. A devolution deal for the region means unlocking £4.2 billion of investment, over 30 years, and seeing additional powers transferred from Whitehall to local people with better knowledge and experience of our communities. It is expected to create 24,000 extra jobs, create 70,000 courses to give people the skills to get good jobs and leverage £5.0 billion of private sector investment.

How to register to attend

To register to attend this event, please use this link and click on the 'Reserve a spot' button: 

North East Devolution Consultation 2023

If you need information about this in Easy Read format (for people with learning disabilities), it is here:

More information - what this means

This deal represents a significant opportunity to make a difference to people who live and work in the North East, and could have a hugely positive impact on the big issues that matter to you. Whether that is new and better paid jobs, more affordable housing or placing ourselves at the forefront of Net Zero revolution, the chance of more decision-making powers and millions of pounds in funding will have a major impact on the North East. The new North East Mayoral Combined Authority, which would cover an area which is home to around 2 million people, will have the power to make decisions on areas such as transport, skills, housing, finance and economic development. The deal includes:
  • An investment fund of £1.4bn, or £48m a year, to support inclusive economic growth and support our regeneration priorities
  • An indicative budget of around £1.8bn, or £60m a year, for adult education and skills – to meet local skills priorities and improve opportunities for residents
  • A £900m package of investment to transform our transport system, with £563m from the City Regional Sustainable Transport Fund, on top of funding already announced for our buses and metro system
  • £69m of investment in housing and regeneration, unlocking sites to bring forward new housing and commercial development
Local leaders have worked together to negotiate an offer which matches their ambition to make a difference for residents, communities and the economy.

What is the consultation about and what are we asking you to do?

The consultation is a chance for you to understand more about the proposals of how the proposed devolution deal from government could be implemented in the region, and have your say. We are asking for your views about the details of the proposed scheme – the document that sets out how devolution would be implemented. This devolution deal is subject to adopting the model of a directly elected mayor over the whole of the Combined Area and replacing the two combined authorities which currently exist in that area, namely the North East Combined Authority (NECA) and North of Tyne Mayoral Combined Authority (NTCA), with a single new North East Mayoral Combined Authority (NEMCA).
The councils involved (County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland) have published a scheme under the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009. Currently, Newcastle City Council, North Tyneside Council and Northumberland County Council are members of NTCA while Durham County Council, Gateshead Council, South Tyneside Council and Sunderland City Council are members of NECA.
Our published scheme sets out proposals for changing the way in which the councils work together on these matters, and for devolving new powers to the area of the seven councils. There is no change to way the seven local authorities operate independently, and they will still be responsible for delivering the services they do currently.
The new combined authority would be led by a Mayor elected by residents across the area, and together with one representative from each of the seven constituent councils will form a Cabinet which will make decisions for the new combined authority. The first step to implement our proposals is to seek your views on them through this public consultation which runs from 26 January to 26 March 2023.
]]> 2024-02-02T15:46:05+00:00 <![CDATA[Statement of Licensing Policy 2022-2028 Draft - Residents Engagement Session 25th July 2023]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/183 As local residents you are invited our enagaement session to view and comment on the Licesing Authority's proposal for the draft Statement of Licensing Policy 2023 -2028.Your comments will, give us valuable insight and play a crucial role in shaping the policy.]]> 2023-07-24T18:39:29+00:00 <![CDATA[Statement of Licensing Policy 2022-2028 Draft - Residents Engagement Session 27th July 2023]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/184 As local residents you are invited to attend engagement session on the Licensing Authority's proposal for the draft Statement of Licensing Policy 2023-2028.  Your comments will give us valuable insight and play a crucial role in shaping the policy.]]> 2023-07-24T18:40:03+00:00 <![CDATA[Our Shields Road, 4th August - 2pm-5pm]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/185 Join us on Shields Road on the 4th August to talk about your high street. Drop into the East End Library and Community Hub to talk about your high street and your views and experiences of Shields Road.
There will be walks on the same day - see the 'Events' list here on LTN Online for more details or visit: Our Shields Road]]> 2023-08-03T16:19:26+00:00 <![CDATA[Our Shields Road, 5th August - 10am-2pm]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/186 Join us on Shields Road on the 5th August to talk about your high street.
Find us at the East End Library and Community Hub and tell us about your views and experiences of Shields Road.
There will be walks on the same day - see the 'Events' list here on LTN Online for more details or visit: Our Shields Road]]> 2023-08-03T16:20:36+00:00 <![CDATA[Our Shields Road - Nature Walk, 4th August - 3.30pm-4.30pm]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/187 Join a themed walk on the high street to talk about the plants and animals that call this area home.
Walks are free but booking is needed, please sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nature-walk-tickets-678070375747?aff=ebdsoporgprofile or register in person at the library.
Walks prioritise residents of Byker, Walker and Heaton, but all are welcome.]]> 2023-08-03T16:20:52+00:00 <![CDATA[Our Shields Road - Safety Walk for Women and Girls, 4th August - 5pm-6pm]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/188 For women and girls. Join a themed walk to talk about your experience of the high street.
Walks are free but booking is needed, please sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safety-walk-tickets-678076885217?aff=ebdsoporgprofile or register in person at the library.
Walks prioritise residents of Byker, Walker and Heaton, but all are welcome.]]> 2023-08-03T16:21:08+00:00 <![CDATA[Our Shields Road - History Walk, 5th August - 11am-12pm]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/189 Join a themed walk to learn about Shields Road’s history and share your memories of it.
Walks are free but booking is needed, please sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-walk-tickets-678080706647?aff=ebdsoporgprofile or register in person at the library.
Walks prioritise residents of Byker, Walker and Heaton, but all are welcome.]]> 2023-08-14T18:06:27+00:00 <![CDATA[Our Shields Road - History Walk, 5th August - 1pm-2pm]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/190 Join a themed walk to learn about Shields Road’s history and share your memories of it.
Walks are free but booking is needed, please sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-walk-tickets-678084136907?aff=ebdsoporgprofile or register in person at the library.
Walks prioritise residents of Byker, Walker and Heaton, but all are welcome.]]> 2023-08-14T18:06:54+00:00 <![CDATA[Hadrian Road Green Space 2023]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/191 The North East Community Forest (NECF) have grant money available for environmental projects and we are currently looking at planting trees at the green triangle on Hadrian Road. 
A drop-in session will be held at the junction of Hadrian Road, Sutherland Avenue, and Hoyle Avenue on Thursday 12th September at 3-6pm. We would like to:
  • Find out how people currently use this green space
  • Speak to residents who might want to get more involved in the scheme
  • Discuss the designs, including placement of trees and bulb planting
  • Discuss ideas on how to improve biodiversity and wildlife habitats
And, of course, we will try and answer any questions you may have!
If you cannot attend the drop-in session but have comments or questions, please add them to this consultation page. Alternatively, email us at info@necf.org.uk or phone 07767475894 to share your thoughts. You can also contact us using these contact details if you require this information in a different format, such as large print. Thanks for giving us your views! 
]]> 2023-08-14T18:10:09+00:00 <![CDATA[Housing Review Drop-In Session 20 September 2023]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/192 Please attend this session to find out more about our proposals for the future of social housing in Newcastle. Find out more here: Housing Review 2023. If you have questions, please email us at: housing.review@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 0191 278 7878.]]> 2023-09-05T14:34:39+00:00 <![CDATA[Housing Review Drop-In Session 22 September 2023]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/193 Please attend this session to find out more about our proposals for the future of social housing in Newcastle. Find out more here: Housing Review 2023. If you have questions, please email us at: housing.review@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 0191 278 7878.]]> 2023-09-05T14:40:14+00:00 <![CDATA[Housing Review Drop-In Session 25 September 2023]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/194 Please attend this session to find out more about our proposals for the future of social housing in Newcastle. Find out more here: Housing Review 2023. If you have questions, please email us at: housing.review@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 0191 278 7878.]]> 2023-09-05T14:40:24+00:00 <![CDATA[Housing Review Drop-In Session 26 September 2023]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/195 Please attend this session to find out more about our proposals for the future of social housing in Newcastle. Find out more here: Housing Review 2023. If you have questions, please email us at: housing.review@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 0191 278 78780191 278 7878.]]> 2023-09-21T19:40:34+00:00 <![CDATA[Housing Review Drop-In Session 28 September 2023]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/196 Please attend this session to find out more about our proposals for the future of social housing in Newcastle. Find out more here: Housing Review 2023. If you have questions, please email us at: housing.review@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 0191 278 7878.]]> 2023-09-05T14:40:40+00:00 <![CDATA[Working Together: Help shape our Adult Social Care plan in 2024]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/197 Adult Social Care at Newcastle City Council want to get better at working with people who live in Newcastle who use our services. Together, we will plan how we will work to create better services. We would love to hear about your experiences and ideas for working with the Council and partners. Anyone with an interest in Adult Social Care in Newcastle is welcome to join us at one of our in-person sessions: 
  • Tuesday 16th January, 1:30pm to 4pm, Newcastle City Library 
  • Monday 22nd January, 10am to 12pm, Connie Lewcock Resource Centre  
  • Wednesday 24th January, 2pm – 4:30pm, Heaton Community Centre 
  • Monday 29th January, 9:30am – 12pm, One Strawberry Lane  
These will be fun, creative sessions with activities. Light refreshments will be provided. Access guides and plans for each of the sessions emailed or posted to you two weeks before your session. Fill out this form to sign up for one of these sessions. If you can’t make any but still want to help, let us know on the form and we can send you information about online and print options.  

A bit more about what we're planning to do

This plan for working together will help when we are: 
  • changing how services we offer are delivered  
  • designing new services or plans for how we work 
  • looking at offering new contracts to companies and organisations who provide services on our behalf or hiring new staff members  

Anyone with an interest in Adult Social Care in Newcastle is welcome to join us. This includes:    
  • people who live in Newcastle who use our services, their friends, family and carers   
  • anyone working for care providers commissioned by the council   
  • council staff 
  • people working for or using voluntary and community organisations 
 
Get in touch with Maud Webster, who is organising these events, at: ascworkingtogether@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 0191 211 6297.
]]> 2024-01-18T11:55:51+00:00 <![CDATA[Working Together: Help shape our Adult Social Care plan in 2024]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/198 mamaudAdult Social Care at Newcastle City Council want to get better at working with people who live in Newcastle who use our services. Together, we will plan how we will work to create better services. We would love to hear about your experiences and ideas for working with the Council and partners. 

Anyone with an interest in Adult Social Care in Newcastle is welcome to join us at one of our in-person sessions: 

  • Tuesday 16th January, 1:30pm to 4pm, Newcastle City Library 
  • Monday 22nd January, 10am to 12pm, Connie Lewcock Resource Centre  
  • Wednesday 24th January, 2pm – 4:30pm, Heaton Community Centre 
  • Monday 29th January, 9:30am – 12pm, One Strawberry Lane  

These will be fun, creative sessions with activities. Light refreshments will be provided. Access guides and plans for each of the sessions emailed or posted to you two weeks before your session.

Fill out this form to sign up for one of these sessions. If you can’t make any but still want to help, let us know on the form and we can send you information about online and print options.  

A bit more about what we're planning to do


This plan for working together will help when we are: 
  • changing how services we offer are delivered  
  • designing new services or plans for how we work 
  • looking at offering new contracts to companies and organisations who provide services on our behalf or hiring new staff members  

Anyone with an interest in Adult Social Care in Newcastle is welcome to join us. This includes:    
  • people who live in Newcastle who use our services, their friends, family and carers   
  • anyone working for care providers commissioned by the council   
  • council staff 
  • people working for or using voluntary and community organisations 
 
Get in touch with Maud Webster, who is organising these events, at: ascworkingtogether@newcastle.gov.uk or call 0191 211 6297.
]]> 2024-01-18T11:56:13+00:00 <![CDATA[Working Together: Help shape our Adult Social Care plan in 2024]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/199 maudmauAdult Social Care at Newcastle City Council want to get better at working with people who live in Newcastle who use our services. Together, we will plan how we will work to create better services. We would love to hear about your experiences and ideas for working with the Council and partners. 

Anyone with an interest in Adult Social Care in Newcastle is welcome to join us at one of our in-person sessions: 

  • Tuesday 16th January, 1:30pm to 4pm, Newcastle City Library 
  • Monday 22nd January, 10am to 12pm, Connie Lewcock Resource Centre  
  • Wednesday 24th January, 2pm – 4:30pm, Heaton Community Centre 
  • Monday 29th January, 9:30am – 12pm, One Strawberry Lane  

These will be fun, creative sessions with activities. Light refreshments will be provided. Access guides and plans for each of the sessions emailed or posted to you two weeks before your session.

Fill out this form to sign up for one of these sessions. If you can’t make any but still want to help, let us know on the form and we can send you information about online and print options.  

A bit more about what we're planning to do


This plan for working together will help when we are: 
  • changing how services we offer are delivered  
  • designing new services or plans for how we work 
  • looking at offering new contracts to companies and organisations who provide services on our behalf or hiring new staff members  

Anyone with an interest in Adult Social Care in Newcastle is welcome to join us. This includes:    
  • people who live in Newcastle who use our services, their friends, family and carers   
  • anyone working for care providers commissioned by the council   
  • council staff 
  • people working for or using voluntary and community organisations 
 
Get in touch with Maud Webster, who is organising these events, at: ascworkingtogether@newcastle.gov.uk or call 0191 211 6297. 
]]> 2024-01-18T11:56:33+00:00 <![CDATA[Working Together: Help shape our Adult Social Care plan in 2024]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/200 Adult Social Care at Newcastle City Council want to get better at working with people who live in Newcastle who use our services. Together, we will plan how we will work to create better services. We would love to hear about your experiences and ideas for working with the Council and partners. 

Anyone with an interest in Adult Social Care in Newcastle is welcome to join us at one of our in-person sessions: 

  • Tuesday 16th January, 1:30pm to 4pm, Newcastle City Library 
  • Monday 22nd January, 10am to 12pm, Connie Lewcock Resource Centre  
  • Wednesday 24th January, 2pm – 4:30pm, Heaton Community Centre 
  • Monday 29th January, 9:30am – 12pm, One Strawberry Lane  

These will be fun, creative sessions with activities. Light refreshments will be provided. Access guides and plans for each of the sessions emailed or posted to you two weeks before your session.

Fill out this form to sign up for one of these sessions. If you can’t make any but still want to help, let us know on the form and we can send you information about online and print options.  

A bit more about what we're planning to do


This plan for working together will help when we are: 
  • changing how services we offer are delivered  
  • designing new services or plans for how we work 
  • looking at offering new contracts to companies and organisations who provide services on our behalf or hiring new staff members  

Anyone with an interest in Adult Social Care in Newcastle is welcome to join us. This includes:    
  • people who live in Newcastle who use our services, their friends, family and carers   
  • anyone working for care providers commissioned by the council   
  • council staff 
  • people working for or using voluntary and community organisations 
 
Get in touch with Maud Webster, who is organising these events, at: ascworkingtogether@newcastle.gov.uk or call 0191 211 6297.
]]> 2024-01-18T11:56:53+00:00 <![CDATA[What do you want Newcastle to be like in the future? Throckley drop-in session]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/201 We are keen to start early conversations to help us to prepare the Newcastle Plan. Like all councils, we need to create a plan for our area that sets out how Newcastle will develop by 2045, considering all aspects of what will make our city an even better place to live. We want to give everyone a chance to have their say and find out what matters to our communities.
So, from Wednesday 24 January until Wednesday 6 March 2024 (inclusive) we will be running a six-week engagement exercise - a citywide conversation where we are asking for feedback on a number of key themes. The responses we receive will help shape the Newcastle Plan and that will shape Newcastle. 
You can join us in person here to find out more and have a discussion about it!
Or, if you'd like to give your views online, here's our website where you can read more and give us your comments: Newcastle Local Plan
If you have questions about this, you need some support to attend the event, or need the information about in another format (such as large print), please email us at: planningpolicy@newcastle.gov.uk, or write to: FREEPOST Letstalk.
You can also follow our social media channels where we will also be having these conversations: 
Thank you for giving us your views! 
]]> 2024-02-01T13:38:02+00:00 <![CDATA[What do you want Newcastle to be like in the future? Lemington drop-in session]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/202 We are keen to start early conversations to help us to prepare the Newcastle Plan. Like all councils, we need to create a plan for our area that sets out how Newcastle will develop by 2045, considering all aspects of what will make our city an even better place to live. We want to give everyone a chance to have their say and find out what matters to our communities.
So, from Wednesday 24 January until Wednesday 6 March 2024 (inclusive) we will be running a six-week engagement exercise - a citywide conversation where we are asking for feedback on a number of key themes. The responses we receive will help shape the Newcastle Plan and that will shape Newcastle.
You can join us in person here to find out more and have a discussion about it!
Or, if you'd like to give your views online, here's our website where you can read more and give us your comments: Newcastle Local Plan
If you have questions about this, you need some support to attend the event, or need the information about in another format (such as large print), please email us at: planningpolicy@newcastle.gov.uk, or write to: FREEPOST Letstalk.
You can also follow our social media channels where we will also be having these conversations: 
Thank you for giving us your views! 
]]> 2024-02-02T16:09:26+00:00 <![CDATA[What do you want Newcastle to be like in the future? West End Library drop-in session]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/203 We are keen to start early conversations to help us to prepare the Newcastle Plan. Like all councils, we need to create a plan for our area that sets out how Newcastle will develop by 2045, considering all aspects of what will make our city an even better place to live. We want to give everyone a chance to have their say and find out what matters to our communities.
So, from Wednesday 24 January until Wednesday 6 March 2024 (inclusive) we will be running a six-week engagement exercise - a citywide conversation where we are asking for feedback on a number of key themes. The responses we receive will help shape the Newcastle Plan and that will shape Newcastle.
You can join us in person here to find out more and have a discussion about it! The event will take place at the West End Library on Monday 12th February between 10am-12noon.
Or, if you'd like to give your views online, here's our website where you can read more and give us your comments: Newcastle Local Plan
If you have questions about this, you need some support to attend the event, or need the information about in another format (such as large print), please email us at: planningpolicy@newcastle.gov.uk, or write to: FREEPOST Letstalk.
You can also follow our social media channels where we will also be having these conversations: 
Thank you for giving us your views! 
]]> 2024-02-10T14:29:33+00:00 <![CDATA[What do you want Newcastle to be like in the future? Fenham drop-in session]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/204 We are keen to start early conversations to help us to prepare the Newcastle Plan. Like all councils, we need to create a plan for our area that sets out how Newcastle will develop by 2045, considering all aspects of what will make our city an even better place to live. We want to give everyone a chance to have their say and find out what matters to our communities.
So, from Wednesday 24 January until Wednesday 6 March 2024 (inclusive) we will be running a six-week engagement exercise - a citywide conversation where we are asking for feedback on a number of key themes. The responses we receive will help shape the Newcastle Plan and that will shape Newcastle.
You can join us in person here to find out more and have a discussion about it! This event will take place at St James and St Basil Church Cafe on Thursday 15th February at 10.30am-12noon.
Or, if you'd like to give your views online, here's our website where you can read more and give us your comments: Newcastle Local Plan
If you have questions about this, you need some support to attend the event, or need the information about in another format (such as large print), please email us at: planningpolicy@newcastle.gov.uk, or write to: FREEPOST Letstalk.
You can also follow our social media channels where we will also be having these conversations: 
Thank you for giving us your views! 
]]> 2024-02-10T15:50:28+00:00 <![CDATA[What do you want Newcastle to be like in the future? Gosforth drop-in session]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/205 We are keen to start early conversations to help us to prepare the Newcastle Plan. Like all councils, we need to create a plan for our area that sets out how Newcastle will develop by 2045, considering all aspects of what will make our city an even better place to live. We want to give everyone a chance to have their say and find out what matters to our communities.
So, from Wednesday 24 January until Wednesday 6 March 2024 (inclusive) we will be running a six-week engagement exercise - a citywide conversation where we are asking for feedback on a number of key themes. The responses we receive will help shape the Newcastle Plan and that will shape Newcastle.
You can join us in person here to find out more and have a discussion about it!
Or, if you'd like to give your views online, here's our website where you can read more and give us your comments: Newcastle Local Plan
If you have questions about this, you need some support to attend the event, or need the information about in another format (such as large print), please email us at: planningpolicy@newcastle.gov.uk, or write to: FREEPOST Letstalk.
You can also follow our social media channels where we will also be having these conversations: 
Thank you for giving us your views! 
]]> 2024-02-01T12:53:51+00:00 <![CDATA[What do you want Newcastle to be like in the future? Newcastle East End drop-in session]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/206 We are keen to start early conversations to help us to prepare the Newcastle Plan. Like all councils, we need to create a plan for our area that sets out how Newcastle will develop by 2045, considering all aspects of what will make our city an even better place to live. We want to give everyone a chance to have their say and find out what matters to our communities.
So, from Wednesday 24 January until Wednesday 6 March 2024 (inclusive) we will be running a six-week engagement exercise - a citywide conversation where we are asking for feedback on a number of key themes. The responses we receive will help shape the Newcastle Plan and that will shape Newcastle.
You can join us in person here to find out more and have a discussion about it! This event will take place at Newcastle East End Football Club on Tuesday 13th February between 1-4pm.
Or, if you'd like to give your views online, here's our website where you can read more and give us your comments: Newcastle Local Plan
If you have questions about this, you need some support to attend the event, or need the information about in another format (such as large print), please email us at: planningpolicy@newcastle.gov.uk, or write to: FREEPOST Letstalk.
You can also follow our social media channels where we will also be having these conversations: 
Thank you for giving us your views! 
]]> 2024-02-10T14:36:45+00:00 <![CDATA[What do you want Newcastle to be like in the future? Heaton drop-in session]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/207 We are keen to start early conversations to help us to prepare the Newcastle Plan. Like all councils, we need to create a plan for our area that sets out how Newcastle will develop by 2045, considering all aspects of what will make our city an even better place to live. We want to give everyone a chance to have their say and find out what matters to our communities.
So, from Wednesday 24 January until Wednesday 6 March 2024 (inclusive) we will be running a six-week engagement exercise - a citywide conversation where we are asking for feedback on a number of key themes. The responses we receive will help shape the Newcastle Plan and that will shape Newcastle.
You can join us in person here to find out more and have a discussion about it! This will take place at Heaton Baptist Church on Monday 20th February between 1-3pm.
Or, if you'd like to give your views online, here's our website where you can read more and give us your comments: Newcastle Local Plan
If you have questions about this, you need some support to attend the event, or need the information about in another format (such as large print), please email us at: planningpolicy@newcastle.gov.uk, or write to: FREEPOST Letstalk.
You can also follow our social media channels where we will also be having these conversations: 
Thank you for giving us your views! 
]]> 2024-02-15T20:32:24+00:00 <![CDATA[What do you want Newcastle to be like in the future? Byker drop-in session 1-3pm]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/208 We are keen to start early conversations to help us to prepare the Newcastle Plan. Like all councils, we need to create a plan for our area that sets out how Newcastle will develop by 2045, considering all aspects of what will make our city an even better place to live. We want to give everyone a chance to have their say and find out what matters to our communities.
So, from Wednesday 24 January until Wednesday 6 March 2024 (inclusive) we will be running a six-week engagement exercise - a citywide conversation where we are asking for feedback on a number of key themes. The responses we receive will help shape the Newcastle Plan and that will shape Newcastle.
You can join us in person here to find out more and have a discussion about it! This event will take place at St Silas Church between 1-3pm on Monday 26th February.
Or, if you'd like to give your views online, here's our website where you can read more and give us your comments: Newcastle Local Plan
If you have questions about this, you need some support to attend the event, or need the information about in another format (such as large print), please email us at: planningpolicy@newcastle.gov.uk, or write to: FREEPOST Letstalk.
You can also follow our social media channels where we will also be having these conversations: 
Thank you for giving us your views! 
]]> 2024-02-19T19:42:27+00:00 <![CDATA[What do you want Newcastle to be like in the future? Newcastle Great Park drop-in session, 3-6.30pm 29th February]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/209 We are keen to start early conversations to help us to prepare the Newcastle Plan. Like all councils, we need to create a plan for our area that sets out how Newcastle will develop by 2045, considering all aspects of what will make our city an even better place to live. We want to give everyone a chance to have their say and find out what matters to our communities.
So, from Wednesday 24 January until Wednesday 6 March 2024 (inclusive) we will be running a six-week engagement exercise - a citywide conversation where we are asking for feedback on a number of key themes. The responses we receive will help shape the Newcastle Plan and that will shape Newcastle.
You can join us in person here to find out more and have a discussion about it! We'll be at Great Park Community Centre for a drop-in session between 3-6.30pm on 29th February.
Or, if you'd like to give your views online, here's our website where you can read more and give us your comments: Newcastle Local Plan
If you have questions about this, you need some support to attend the event, or need the information about in another format (such as large print), please email us at: planningpolicy@newcastle.gov.uk, or write to: FREEPOST Letstalk.
You can also follow our social media channels where we will also be having these conversations: 
Thank you for giving us your views! 
]]> 2024-02-22T20:01:44+00:00 <![CDATA[What do you want Newcastle to be like in the future? Jesmond drop-in session, 10am-12 1st March 2024]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/210 We are keen to start early conversations to help us to prepare the Newcastle Plan. Like all councils, we need to create a plan for our area that sets out how Newcastle will develop by 2045, considering all aspects of what will make our city an even better place to live. We want to give everyone a chance to have their say and find out what matters to our communities.
So, from Wednesday 24 January until Wednesday 6 March 2024 (inclusive) we will be running a six-week engagement exercise - a citywide conversation where we are asking for feedback on a number of key themes. The responses we receive will help shape the Newcastle Plan and that will shape Newcastle.
You can join us in person here to find out more and have a discussion about it at Jesmond Library between 10am-12noon at Jesmond Library.
Or, if you'd like to give your views online, here's our website where you can read more and give us your comments: Newcastle Local Plan
If you have questions about this, you need some support to attend the event, or need the information about in another format (such as large print), please email us at: planningpolicy@newcastle.gov.uk, or write to: FREEPOST Letstalk.
You can also follow our social media channels where we will also be having these conversations: 
Thank you for giving us your views! 
]]> 2024-02-25T18:23:47+00:00 <![CDATA[What do you want Newcastle to be like in the future? Grainger Market half-term event 20 February 2024 12-4pm]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/211 We are keen to start early conversations to help us to prepare the Newcastle Plan. Like all councils, we need to create a plan for our area that sets out how Newcastle will develop by 2045, considering all aspects of what will make our city an even better place to live. We want to give everyone a chance to have their say and find out what matters to our communities.
So, from Wednesday 24 January until Wednesday 6 March 2024 (inclusive) we will be running a six-week engagement exercise - a citywide conversation where we are asking for feedback on a number of key themes. The responses we receive will help shape the Newcastle Plan and that will shape Newcastle.
You can join us in person here to find out more and have a discussion about it! This event will take place at the Grainger Market on Tuesday 20th February between 12-4pm.
Or, if you'd like to give your views online, here's our website where you can read more and give us your comments: Newcastle Local Plan
If you have questions about this, you need some support to attend the event, or need the information about in another format (such as large print), please email us at: planningpolicy@newcastle.gov.uk, or write to: FREEPOST Letstalk.
You can also follow our social media channels where we will also be having these conversations: 
Thank you for giving us your views! 
]]> 2024-02-20T11:59:43+00:00 <![CDATA[What do you want Newcastle to be like in the future? Grainger Market half-term event 23 February 2024 10-2pm]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/212 We are keen to start early conversations to help us to prepare the Newcastle Plan. Like all councils, we need to create a plan for our area that sets out how Newcastle will develop by 2045, considering all aspects of what will make our city an even better place to live. We want to give everyone a chance to have their say and find out what matters to our communities.
So, from Wednesday 24 January until Wednesday 6 March 2024 (inclusive) we will be running a six-week engagement exercise - a citywide conversation where we are asking for feedback on a number of key themes. The responses we receive will help shape the Newcastle Plan and that will shape Newcastle.
You can join us in person here to find out more and have a discussion about it! This event will take place at the Grainger Market on Friday 23rd February between 10-2pm.
Or, if you'd like to give your views online, here's our website where you can read more and give us your comments: Newcastle Local Plan
If you have questions about this, you need some support to attend the event, or need the information about in another format (such as large print), please email us at: planningpolicy@newcastle.gov.uk, or write to: FREEPOST Letstalk.
You can also follow our social media channels where we will also be having these conversations: 
Thank you for giving us your views! 
]]> 2024-02-20T12:00:13+00:00 <![CDATA[Property Licensing 2024 - Tenants and Residents Drop-in Event 13 May 2024]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/214 We want to hear from tenants, residents, agents, landlords, and voluntary & community sector organisations, and anyone else who wishes to comment on our proposed selective and additional licensing schemes for Newcastle. Property licensing schemes are intended to raise standards in the private rented sector, making landlords more accountable, improving property management and helping to make communities more stable.
This event is for tenants and residents, and you are welcome to drop in and find out more.
If you have questions about this, you can contact us at: propertylicensing@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 0191 278 78 78]]> 2024-04-30T17:29:47+00:00 <![CDATA[Property Licensing 2024 - Tenants and Residents Drop-in Event West End Library 8 May 2024]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/215 We want to hear from tenants, residents, agents, landlords, and voluntary & community sector organisations, and anyone else who wishes to comment on our proposed selective and additional licensing schemes for Newcastle. Property licensing schemes are intended to raise standards in the private rented sector, making landlords more accountable, improving property management and helping to make communities more stable.
This event is for tenants and residents, and you are welcome to drop in and find out more.
If you have questions about this, you can contact us at: propertylicensing@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 0191 278 78 78.]]> 2024-04-30T17:29:26+00:00 <![CDATA[Property Licensing 2024 - Tenants and Residents Drop-in Event 16 May 2024]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/216 We want to hear from tenants, residents, agents, landlords, and voluntary & community sector organisations, and anyone else who wishes to comment on our proposed selective and additional licensing schemes for Newcastle. Property licensing schemes are intended to raise standards in the private rented sector, making landlords more accountable, improving property management and helping to make communities more stable.
This event is for tenants and residents, and you are welcome to drop in and find out more.
If you have questions about this, you can contact us at: propertylicensing@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 0191 278 78 78.]]> 2024-04-30T17:31:20+00:00 <![CDATA[Property Licensing 2024 - Landlords and Agents Presentation 7 May 2024]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/217 We want to hear from tenants, residents, agents, landlords, and voluntary & community sector organisations, and anyone else who wishes to comment on our proposed selective and additional licensing schemes for Newcastle. Property licensing schemes are intended to raise standards in the private rented sector, making landlords more accountable, improving property management and helping to make communities more stable.
This event is for landlords and property agents, and we would like to ask you to book: Book your place  
If you have questions about this, you can contact us at: propertylicensing@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 0191 278 78 78]]> 2024-04-30T17:36:48+00:00 <![CDATA[Property Licensing 2024 - Landlords and Agents Presentation 8 May 2024]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/218 We want to hear from tenants, residents, agents, landlords, and voluntary & community sector organisations, and anyone else who wishes to comment on our proposed selective and additional licensing schemes for Newcastle. Property licensing schemes are intended to raise standards in the private rented sector, making landlords more accountable, improving property management and helping to make communities more stable.
This event is for landlords and property agents, and we would like to ask you to book: Book your place
If you have questions about this, you can contact us at: propertylicensing@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 0191 278 78 78.]]> 2024-04-30T17:38:47+00:00 <![CDATA[Heaton Sustainable Spaces and Places Event - 29 July 2024]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/219 We are holding a series of drop-in events for residents to find out more and provide comments on the proposals for Heaton as follows:
Ouseburn Community Centre, Newington Road
  • Tuesday 6 August, 3pm until 6pm
St Cuthbert’s United Reform Church, Heaton Road 
  • Monday 29 July, 12 noon until 3pm 
  • Wednesday 31 July, 3pm until 6pm
Why we are doing this
We want to improve the way people can move around Heaton, whether you walk, wheel or cycle, and we want to create better links with Heaton Park, local shops and schools. We also want to avoid the displacement of traffic onto other residential streets and back lanes that had resulted from the road closures during the low traffic zone trial.
These revised proposals take into account previous feedback from residents, along with data and evidence collected during the trial, and are intended to make streets quieter and safer for people, particularly if you are walking or cycling. They focus on the streets either side of Heaton Park Road and are designed to prioritise safety on the walking and cycling route that runs from Heaton Road to City Stadium, via Wandsworth Road and Mowbray Street, by reducing traffic and parked vehicles from this corridor and improving pavements and pedestrian crossings. You can see more about what we are proposing here, including details of community events we are holding so that we can talk to people about their views: Sustainable Spaces and Places – Heaton 2024
You can also take part online here: Sustainable Spaces and Places – Heaton 2024
If you have questions
If you have questions, want to leave comments, or need this information in a different format such as large print, contact us at: neighbourhoods@newcastle.gov.uk or call on:  0191 278 2767
]]> 2024-07-24T14:49:32+00:00 <![CDATA[Heaton Sustainable Spaces and Places Event - 31 July 2024]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/220 We are holding a series of drop-in events for residents to find out more and provide comments on the proposals for Heaton as follows:
Ouseburn Community Centre, Newington Road
  • Tuesday 6 August, 3pm until 6pm
St Cuthbert’s United Reform Church, Heaton Road 
  • Monday 29 July, 12 noon until 3pm 
  • Wednesday 31 July, 3pm until 6pm
Why we are doing this
We want to improve the way people can move around Heaton, whether you walk, wheel or cycle, and we want to create better links with Heaton Park, local shops and schools. We also want to avoid the displacement of traffic onto other residential streets and back lanes that had resulted from the road closures during the low traffic zone trial.
These revised proposals take into account previous feedback from residents, along with data and evidence collected during the trial, and are intended to make streets quieter and safer for people, particularly if you are walking or cycling. They focus on the streets either side of Heaton Park Road and are designed to prioritise safety on the walking and cycling route that runs from Heaton Road to City Stadium, via Wandsworth Road and Mowbray Street, by reducing traffic and parked vehicles from this corridor and improving pavements and pedestrian crossings. You can see more about what we are proposing here, including details of community events we are holding so that we can talk to people about their views: Sustainable Spaces and Places – Heaton 2024
You can also take part online here: Sustainable Spaces and Places – Heaton 2024
If you have questions
If you have questions, want to leave comments, or need this information in a different format such as large print, contact us at: neighbourhoods@newcastle.gov.uk or call on:  0191 278 2767
]]> 2024-07-24T14:51:33+00:00 <![CDATA[Heaton Sustainable Spaces and Places Event - 6 August 2024]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/221 We are holding a series of drop-in events for residents to find out more and provide comments on the proposals for Heaton as follows:
Ouseburn Community Centre, Newington Road
  • Tuesday 6 August, 3pm until 6pm
St Cuthbert’s United Reform Church, Heaton Road 
  • Monday 29 July, 12 noon until 3pm 
  • Wednesday 31 July, 3pm until 6pm
Why we are doing this
We want to improve the way people can move around Heaton, whether you walk, wheel or cycle, and we want to create better links with Heaton Park, local shops and schools. We also want to avoid the displacement of traffic onto other residential streets and back lanes that had resulted from the road closures during the low traffic zone trial.
These revised proposals take into account previous feedback from residents, along with data and evidence collected during the trial, and are intended to make streets quieter and safer for people, particularly if you are walking or cycling. They focus on the streets either side of Heaton Park Road and are designed to prioritise safety on the walking and cycling route that runs from Heaton Road to City Stadium, via Wandsworth Road and Mowbray Street, by reducing traffic and parked vehicles from this corridor and improving pavements and pedestrian crossings. You can see more about what we are proposing here, including details of community events we are holding so that we can talk to people about their views: Sustainable Spaces and Places – Heaton 2024
You can also take part online here: Sustainable Spaces and Places – Heaton 2024
If you have questions
If you have questions, want to leave comments, or need this information in a different format such as large print, contact us at: neighbourhoods@newcastle.gov.uk or call on:  0191 278 2767
]]> 2024-07-24T14:55:04+00:00 <![CDATA[Special Educational Needs Transport Consultation 2024, 6 August, 10am-11am at Galafield Family Hub]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/222 Newcastle City Council is proposing to make some changes to the way that we support children, young people and their families to get from home to school and back again each day.  These proposed changes only affect those children and young people with special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND).
How you can take part 
We want to hear what you think about our proposals. There are two documents which describe some of the options we are thinking about, which you can find at the end of this page. They can also be found on our Local Offer Website here: Consultation: Post 16 SEND Transport and Personal Travel Budgets. These documents will also tell you about the ways that you can tell us what you think:
  •  You can write to us.
  • You can complete a quick and simple form online here: SEND Consultation 2024 Form
  •  You can come to one of these drop-in sessions and tell us in person.
We will use any personal information we collect from you, such as your name, only to help us with this consultation. We will store it securely and not use it for any other purpose, and we will not share this information with anyone else 
Drop-in sessions
We are running drop-in sessions on the following dates:
The venues for these drop-in sessions will be posted on the Local Offer website in the next few weeks.
What happens next
We want to hear from you before the deadline which is Friday 20 September 2024. If you can’t find the two consultation documents, or you need this information in another format, such as large print, please email us at SENDTPConsultation@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 0191 278 7878. We look forward to reading and listening to your views and will use them to inform our decisions about SEND transport in Newcastle. You can see what we found out and what happens next here on Let's talk Newcastle Online or on our website, and we will post information about this later in 2024. 
]]> 2024-08-20T11:12:56+00:00 <![CDATA[Special Educational Needs Transport Consultation 23 August 2024, 11am-12pm at Fawdon Children’s Centre]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/223 Newcastle City Council is proposing to make some changes to the way that we support children, young people and their families to get from home to school and back again each day.  These proposed changes only affect those children and young people with special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND).
How you can take part 
We want to hear what you think about our proposals. There are two documents which describe some of the options we are thinking about, which you can find at the end of this page. They can also be found on our Local Offer Website here: Consultation: Post 16 SEND Transport and Personal Travel Budgets. These documents will also tell you about the ways that you can tell us what you think:
  •  You can write to us.
  • You can complete a quick and simple form online here: SEND Consultation 2024 Form
  •  You can come to one of these drop-in sessions and tell us in person.
We will use any personal information we collect from you, such as your name, only to help us with this consultation. We will store it securely and not use it for any other purpose, and we will not share this information with anyone else 
Drop-in sessions
We are running drop-in sessions on the following dates:
The venues for these drop-in sessions will be posted on the Local Offer website in the next few weeks.
What happens next
We want to hear from you before the deadline which is Friday 20 September 2024. If you can’t find the two consultation documents, or you need this information in another format, such as large print, please email us at SENDTPConsultation@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 0191 278 7878. We look forward to reading and listening to your views and will use them to inform our decisions about SEND transport in Newcastle. You can see what we found out and what happens next here on Let's talk Newcastle Online or on our website, and we will post information about this later in 2024. 
]]> 2024-08-20T11:18:50+00:00 <![CDATA[Special Educational Needs Transport Consultation 2024, 3 September 2024, 5pm-6pm at Carnegie Building, Benwell]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/224 Newcastle City Council is proposing to make some changes to the way that we support children, young people and their families to get from home to school and back again each day.  These proposed changes only affect those children and young people with special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND).
How you can take part 
We want to hear what you think about our proposals. There are two documents which describe some of the options we are thinking about, which you can find at the end of this page. They can also be found on our Local Offer Website here: Consultation: Post 16 SEND Transport and Personal Travel Budgets. These documents will also tell you about the ways that you can tell us what you think:
  •  You can write to us.
  • You can complete a quick and simple form online here: SEND Consultation 2024 Form
  •  You can come to one of these drop-in sessions and tell us in person.
We will use any personal information we collect from you, such as your name, only to help us with this consultation. We will store it securely and not use it for any other purpose, and we will not share this information with anyone else 
Drop-in sessions
We are running drop-in sessions on the following dates:
The venues for these drop-in sessions will be posted on the Local Offer website in the next few weeks.
What happens next
We want to hear from you before the deadline which is Friday 20 September 2024. If you can’t find the two consultation documents, or you need this information in another format, such as large print, please email us at SENDTPConsultation@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 0191 278 7878. We look forward to reading and listening to your views and will use them to inform our decisions about SEND transport in Newcastle. You can see what we found out and what happens next here on Let's talk Newcastle Online or on our website, and we will post information about this later in 2024. 
]]> 2024-08-20T11:28:53+00:00 <![CDATA[Special Educational Needs Transport Consultation 11 September 2024, 10am-11am at Charlton Street, Lemington]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/225 Newcastle City Council is proposing to make some changes to the way that we support children, young people and their families to get from home to school and back again each day.  These proposed changes only affect those children and young people with special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND).
How you can take part 
We want to hear what you think about our proposals. There are two documents which describe some of the options we are thinking about, which you can find at the end of this page. They can also be found on our Local Offer Website here: Consultation: Post 16 SEND Transport and Personal Travel Budgets. These documents will also tell you about the ways that you can tell us what you think:
  •  You can write to us.
  • You can complete a quick and simple form online here: SEND Consultation 2024 Form
  •  You can come to one of these drop-in sessions and tell us in person.
We will use any personal information we collect from you, such as your name, only to help us with this consultation. We will store it securely and not use it for any other purpose, and we will not share this information with anyone else 
Drop-in sessions
We are running drop-in sessions on the following dates:
The venues for these drop-in sessions will be posted on the Local Offer website in the next few weeks.
What happens next
We want to hear from you before the deadline which is Friday 20 September 2024. If you can’t find the two consultation documents, or you need this information in another format, such as large print, please email us at SENDTPConsultation@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 0191 278 7878. We look forward to reading and listening to your views and will use them to inform our decisions about SEND transport in Newcastle. You can see what we found out and what happens next here on Let's talk Newcastle Online or on our website, and we will post information about this later in 2024. 
]]> 2024-08-20T11:32:20+00:00 <![CDATA[Special Educational Needs Transport Consultation 17 September 2024, 4pm-5pm at Byker Sands Children and Families Hub]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/226 Newcastle City Council is proposing to make some changes to the way that we support children, young people and their families to get from home to school and back again each day.  These proposed changes only affect those children and young people with special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND).
How you can take part 
We want to hear what you think about our proposals. There are two documents which describe some of the options we are thinking about, which you can find at the end of this page. They can also be found on our Local Offer Website here: Consultation: Post 16 SEND Transport and Personal Travel Budgets. These documents will also tell you about the ways that you can tell us what you think:
  •  You can write to us.
  • You can complete a quick and simple form online here: SEND Consultation 2024 Form
  •  You can come to one of these drop-in sessions and tell us in person.
We will use any personal information we collect from you, such as your name, only to help us with this consultation. We will store it securely and not use it for any other purpose, and we will not share this information with anyone else 
Drop-in sessions
We are running drop-in sessions on the following dates:
The venues for these drop-in sessions will be posted on the Local Offer website in the next few weeks.
What happens next
We want to hear from you before the deadline which is Friday 20 September 2024. If you can’t find the two consultation documents, or you need this information in another format, such as large print, please email us at SENDTPConsultation@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 0191 278 7878. We look forward to reading and listening to your views and will use them to inform our decisions about SEND transport in Newcastle. You can see what we found out and what happens next here on Let's talk Newcastle Online or on our website, and we will post information about this later in 2024. 
]]> 2024-09-16T16:13:27+00:00 <![CDATA[Movement Strategy 2024 - Public Display Eldon Square 23rd October]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/228 Find out more about the Movement Strategy at Eldon Square! On Wednesday 23rd October, we'll be having a staffed display in the Community Quarter from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Come along to ask questions and find out more! 

If you have any questions

If you have any questions about this, or you need this information in another format, such as large print, you can contact us about this at: movement.strategy@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 0191 278 2767. Thank you for giving us your views.
]]> 2024-10-21T18:49:46+00:00 <![CDATA[Movement Strategy 2024 - Public Display RVI 28th October]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/229 Find out more about the Movement Strategy at the Royal Victoria Infirmary! On Monday 28th October, we'll be having a staffed display from 10.30am to 1.30pm in front of the MediCinema. Come along to ask questions and find out more! 

If you have any questions

If you have any questions about this, or you need this information in another format, such as large print, you can contact us about this at: movement.strategy@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 0191 278 2767. Thank you for giving us your views.
]]> 2024-10-21T18:50:33+00:00 <![CDATA[Movement Strategy 2024 - Public Display Grainger Market 20th November]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/230 Find out more about the Movement Strategy at the Grainger Market! On Wednesday 20th November, we'll be having a staffed display from 12.30 to 4.30pm. Come along to ask questions and find out more! 

If you have any questions

If you have any questions about this, or you need this information in another format, such as large print, you can contact us about this at: movement.strategy@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 0191 278 2767. Thank you for giving us your views.
]]> 2024-10-21T18:51:39+00:00 <![CDATA[Movement Strategy 2024 - Public Display Grainger Market 25 November]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/231 Find out more about the Movement Strategy at the Grainger Market! On Monday 25th November, we'll be having a staffed display from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Come along to ask questions and find out more! 

If you have any questions

If you have any questions about this, or you need this information in another format, such as large print, you can contact us about this at: movement.strategy@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 0191 278 2767. Thank you for giving us your views.
]]> 2024-10-21T18:52:10+00:00 <![CDATA[Movement Strategy 2024 - Public Display Eldon Square 4th November]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/232 Find out more about the Movement Strategy at Eldon Square! On Monday 4th November, we'll be having a staffed display from 10.30am to 1.30pm in the Community Quarter. Come along to ask questions and find out more! 

If you have any questions

If you have any questions about this, or you need this information in another format, such as large print, you can contact us about this at: movement.strategy@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 0191 278 2767. Thank you for giving us your views.
]]> 2024-10-21T18:52:57+00:00 <![CDATA[Movement Strategy 2024 - Public Display RVI 11th November]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/233 Find out more about the Movement Strategy at the Royal Victoria Infirmary! On Monday 11th November, we'll be having a staffed display from 12.30 to 4.30pm in front of the MediCinema. Come along to ask questions and find out more! 

If you have any questions

If you have any questions about this, or you need this information in another format, such as large print, you can contact us about this at: movement.strategy@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 0191 278 2767. Thank you for giving us your views.
]]> 2024-10-21T18:53:33+00:00 <![CDATA[Keelman's Hospital - What's Happening Next? 12 March 12025]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/237 Want to find out more about our plans to restore and breathe new life into Keelman’s Hospital, an iconic eighteenth-century almshouse near Newcastle’s Quayside? Local charity Tyne and Wear Building Preservation Trust (TWBPT) is working in close partnership with Newcastle City Council to bring this lovely old building back to good use.
JDDK Architects will be sharing their latest designs with the local community.  This FREE event is on Wednesday 12th March, at St Mary’s Heritage Centre Gateshead (just off the Tyne Bridge). Doors open at 5.30pm, with the presentation starting at 6pm.
Tickets can be registered by following this link: Keelman's Hospital - What's Happening Next?
Attendance is free but donations to the Trust are very welcome to support this vital new project. You can find out more about TWBPT and what's happening with the Keelman's Hospital here: TWBPT. 

If you have questions about the event, including queries about accessibility, you can email TWBPT at: info@twbpt.org.uk, or call: 0191 275 3765.

]]> 2025-02-28T19:31:07+00:00 <![CDATA[Sustainable Transport Proposals - Gosforth Drop In 2 April 2025]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/238 A drop in event where you can view drawings and talk to staff about proposals to improve walking, wheeling, cycling and bus journeys in Gosforth and Great North Road.

What we propose
We have been working on developments to connect the north-bound bus route between the Great North Road and Regent's Centre and on a package of active travel improvements around the High Street area. We would like to invite you to have your say on these proposals. We propose to install new sections of bus lane to connect existing sections together to improve the reliability of buses, also new measures to improve cycle routes to the High Street and, alongside this, pedestrian safety improvements with new crossings and some widened footways to help you move around the city.
Where you can see our plans
You can see these plans at this event on: Wednesday 2 April from 3 until 6pm at Trinity Church, High Street, Gosforth (access through the café).
The plans can also be viewed online from Wednesday 26 March at: Bus Service Improvement Plan and at Let's talk Newcastle - BSIP Central Gosforth 2025 or in person at the other drop-in sessions on Monday 7 April – 5 till 8pm – in Café 1901, Trinity Church, High Street, Gosforth.
More detail
  • The proposed changes to the current layout include:
  •  A new section of north bound bus lane between Graham Park Road and Elmfield Road. 
  • Installing a new, signalised puffin crossing over the High Street on the stretch between Roseworth Avenue and Graham Park Road. 
  • Options to close Moorfield to vehicles near its intersection with Moor Road or close Moor Road at the Great North Road junction. 
  • Closing the junction of West Avenue and High Street to vehicles with an exemption for cycles. 
  • Introducing a cycle connection between Gosforth Central Park and the High Street along St Nicholas Avenue. 
  • A widened footway on the west side of High Street between Ivy Road and Woodbine Road. 
  • A new section of north bound bus lane between the Gosforth Hotel public house and Henry Street. 
  • A new cycle lane along Christon Road. 
  • A segregated two-way cycle track on Great North Road between Hollywood Avenue and Christon Road.
Funding
The active travel interventions are funded by Active Travel England. 
The bus improvements are part of the larger North East Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) project, which will make buses a better travel choice for people by making them cheaper, easier to use, and more reliable. 
This is supported by £163.5 million government funding in the region. You can find out more about this at: Bus Service Improvement Plan 2025.
Time to have your say 
You have until 27 April 2025 to have your say on these plans by:
  • leaving comments at this drop-in event
  • emailing your comments to transport@newcastle.gov.uk, 
  • writing to us at this address: Transport Engagement Team, Newcastle City Council, Floor 10, Newcastle Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QH
  • Calling our message line on 0191 278 2767 
  • Taking part in our short survey on Let’s Talk Newcastle Online: Let's talk Newcastle - BSIP Central Gosforth 2025.
What happens next
We will use your comments to inform any changes to our proposed plans and we will publish more information online at Bus Service Improvement Plan, with the final plans going to Newcastle City Council's Cabinet later in 2025. 

If you have queries about the accessibility of the event, you need this information in another format or language, email transport@newcastle.gov.uk or call our message line on 0191 278 2767 and we will get back to you. 

Thank you for your interest in this!
]]> 2025-03-25T19:52:03+00:00 <![CDATA[Sustainable Transport Proposals - Gosforth Drop In 7 April 2025]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/239 A drop in event where you can view drawings and talk to staff about proposals to improve walking, wheeling, cycling and bus journeys in Gosforth and Great North Road.

What we propose
We have been working on developments to connect the north-bound bus route between the Great North Road and Regent's Centre and on a package of active travel improvements around the High Street area. We would like to invite you to have your say on these proposals. We propose to install new sections of bus lane to connect existing sections together to improve the reliability of buses, also new measures to improve cycle routes to the High Street and, alongside this, pedestrian safety improvements with new crossings and some widened footways to help you move around the city.
Where you can see our plans
You can see these plans at this event on: Wednesday 2 April from 3 until 6pm at Trinity Church, High Street, Gosforth (access through the café).
The plans can also be viewed online from Wednesday 26 March at: Bus Service Improvement Plan and at Let's talk Newcastle - BSIP Central Gosforth 2025 or in person at the other drop-in sessions on Monday 7 April – 5 till 8pm – in Café 1901, Trinity Church, High Street, Gosforth.
More detail
  • The proposed changes to the current layout include:
  •  A new section of north bound bus lane between Graham Park Road and Elmfield Road. 
  • Installing a new, signalised puffin crossing over the High Street on the stretch between Roseworth Avenue and Graham Park Road. 
  • Options to close Moorfield to vehicles near its intersection with Moor Road or close Moor Road at the Great North Road junction. 
  • Closing the junction of West Avenue and High Street to vehicles with an exemption for cycles. 
  • Introducing a cycle connection between Gosforth Central Park and the High Street along St Nicholas Avenue. 
  • A widened footway on the west side of High Street between Ivy Road and Woodbine Road. 
  • A new section of north bound bus lane between the Gosforth Hotel public house and Henry Street. 
  • A new cycle lane along Christon Road. 
  • A segregated two-way cycle track on Great North Road between Hollywood Avenue and Christon Road.
Funding
The active travel interventions are funded by Active Travel England. 
The bus improvements are part of the larger North East Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) project, which will make buses a better travel choice for people by making them cheaper, easier to use, and more reliable. 
This is supported by £163.5 million government funding in the region. You can find out more about this at: Bus Service Improvement Plan 2025.
Time to have your say 
You have until 27 April 2025 to have your say on these plans by:
  • leaving comments at this drop-in event
  • emailing your comments to transport@newcastle.gov.uk, 
  • writing to us at this address: Transport Engagement Team, Newcastle City Council, Floor 10, Newcastle Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QH
  • Calling our message line on 0191 278 2767 
  • Taking part in our short survey on Let’s Talk Newcastle Online: Let's talk Newcastle - BSIP Central Gosforth 2025.
What happens next
We will use your comments to inform any changes to our proposed plans and we will publish more information online at Bus Service Improvement Plan, with the final plans going to Newcastle City Council's Cabinet later in 2025. 

If you have queries about the accessibility of the event, you need this information in another format or language, email transport@newcastle.gov.uk or call our message line on 0191 278 2767 and we will get back to you. 

Thank you for your interest in this!




]]> 2025-03-25T19:52:09+00:00 <![CDATA[Physical Activity Strategy Engagement Workshop 1: Adults and Older People]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/240 This workshop is aimed at organisations working with or supporting adults - those 18 and over - including older people. We would really value your time, in joining us at a half-day workshop that will help shape the city’s new and developing physical activity strategy. If you work within organisations that support this demographic, or work directly with them, we would value your time and attendance at this half-day workshop.
We are currently in the early stages of this important work – focusing on understanding where we are now and identifying where we need to change, improve, or do things differently to support more adults and older people into activity. We will have some structured conversations and questions, where we'd welcome your insights and experiences, to ensure the strategy reflects local opportunities and the needs of Newcastle’s diverse communities.
If you're able to attend, please use the booking link here to secure your place: Link.
Please let Laura Shields, contactable at: laura.shields@newcastle.gov.uk, know if you have any dietary requirements (refreshments will be provided), access or support requirements, so that we can design a positive workshop experience for everyone.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Laura Shields at laura.shields@newcastle.gov.uk, who will be happy to help.]]> 2025-07-14T17:56:04+00:00 <![CDATA[Physical Activity Strategy Engagement Workshop 2: Women and Girls]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/241 This workshop is aimed at organisations working with or supporting women and girls into increased physical activity. We would really value your time, in joining us at a half-day workshop that will help shape the city’s new and developing physical activity strategy. If you work within organisations that support this demographic, or work directly with them, we would value your time and attendance at this half-day workshop.
We are currently in the early stages of this important work – focusing on understanding where we are now and identifying where we need to change, improve, or do things differently to support more adults and older people into activity. We will have some structured conversations and questions, where we'd welcome your insights and experiences, to ensure the strategy reflects local opportunities and the needs of Newcastle’s diverse communities.
If you're able to attend, please use the booking link here to secure your place: Link.
Please let Laura Shields, contactable at: laura.shields@newcastle.gov.uk, know if you have any dietary requirements (refreshments will be provided), access or support requirements, so that we can design a positive workshop experience for everyone.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Laura Shields at laura.shields@newcastle.gov.uk, who will be happy to help.]]> 2025-07-14T18:02:55+00:00 <![CDATA[Physical Activity Strategy Engagement Workshop 3: Children and Young People]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/242 This workshop is aimed at organisations working with or supporting children and young people (aged under 18). We would really value your time, in joining us at a half-day workshop that will help shape the city’s new and developing physical activity strategy. If you work within organisations that support this demographic, or work directly with them, we would value your time and attendance at this half-day workshop.
We are currently in the early stages of this important work – focusing on understanding where we are now and identifying where we need to change, improve, or do things differently to support more adults and older people into activity. We will have some structured conversations and questions, where we'd welcome your insights and experiences, to ensure the strategy reflects local opportunities and the needs of Newcastle’s diverse communities.
If you're able to attend, please use the booking link here to secure your place: Link.
Please let Laura Shields, contactable at: laura.shields@newcastle.gov.uk, know if you have any dietary requirements (refreshments will be provided), access or support requirements, so that we can design a positive workshop experience for everyone.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Laura Shields at laura.shields@newcastle.gov.uk, who will be happy to help.]]> 2025-07-14T18:09:21+00:00 <![CDATA[Physical Activity Strategy Engagement Workshop 4: Diversity and Inclusion]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/243 This workshop is aimed at inclusion groups and organisations working with or supporting people from diverse background. We would really value your time, in joining us at a half-day workshop that will help shape the city’s new and developing physical activity strategy. If you work within organisations that support this demographic, or work directly with them, we would value your time and attendance at this half-day workshop.
We are currently in the early stages of this important work – focusing on understanding where we are now and identifying where we need to change, improve, or do things differently to support more adults and older people into activity. We will have some structured conversations and questions, where we'd welcome your insights and experiences, to ensure the strategy reflects local opportunities and the needs of Newcastle’s diverse communities.
If you're able to attend, please use the booking link here to secure your place: Link.
Please let Laura Shields, contactable at: laura.shields@newcastle.gov.uk, know if you have any dietary requirements (refreshments will be provided), access or support requirements, so that we can design a positive workshop experience for everyone.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Laura Shields at laura.shields@newcastle.gov.uk, who will be happy to help.]]> 2025-07-14T18:13:24+00:00 <![CDATA[Property Licensing in Newcastle 2026, Wednesday 3 September - 5 pm to 7 pm.]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/244 What is a selective licensing scheme?
A selective licensing scheme means that all private landlords in the area covered by the scheme must have a licence from the Council to rent out property. The aims are: 1) to improve the private rented market, because properties must be of a decent standard before landlords can rent them out, and 2) to give tenants more confidence that houses and flats in the area covered by the scheme will be healthy and safe to live in. There are seven 'selective licensing' areas already operating in Newcastle. We are consulting on our proposals which could see the renewal of selective licensing schemes in the following areas for another five years. 
  • Byker Old Town
  • Allendale Road
  • Greater High Cross
All private rented properties within a selective licensing area require a licence unless they are otherwise exempt.
Please join us to give us your at Welbeck Road Evangelical Church, Welbeck Road, Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2HU. We will have a presentation between 5-5:30pm followed by a Q&A session.
We have two other events on Wednesday 10 September, 5-7pm, at the West End Customer Service Centre & Library, and on Wednesday 17 September, 5-7pm, in the Civic Centre Council Chamber.
Other ways to take part.
You can look at what we propose by reading these documents: 
And give us your views by:

If you have questions about this or you need support to attend, please email us at: propertylicensing@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 0191 211 5595. You can find the Access Guide with accessibility information here: 2025 07 Welbeck Road Evangelical Church accessibility

]]> 2025-09-04T18:38:41+00:00 <![CDATA[Property Licensing in Newcastle 2026, Wednesday 10 September - 5 pm to 7 pm.]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/245 What is a selective licensing scheme?
A selective licensing scheme means that all private landlords in the area covered by the scheme must have a licence from the Council to rent out property. The aims are: 1) to improve the private rented market, because properties must be of a decent standard before landlords can rent them out, and 2) to give tenants more confidence that houses and flats in the area covered by the scheme will be healthy and safe to live in. There are seven 'selective licensing' areas already operating in Newcastle. We are consulting on our proposals which could see the renewal of selective licensing schemes in the following areas for another five years. 
  • Byker Old Town
  • Allendale Road
  • Greater High Cross
All private rented properties within a selective licensing area require a licence unless they are otherwise exempt.
Please join us to give us your at Welbeck Road Evangelical Church, Welbeck Road, Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2HU. We will have a presentation between 5-5:30pm followed by a Q&A session.
We have two other events on Wednesday 3 September, 5-7pm, at the Welbeck Evangelical Church, and on Wednesday 17 September, 5-7pm, in the Civic Centre Council Chamber.
Other ways to take part.
You can look at what we propose by reading these documents: 
And give us your views by:

If you have questions about this or you need support to attend, please email us at: propertylicensing@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 0191 211 5595. You can find the Access Guide with accessibility information for the venue here: 2025 07 West End Library accessibility

]]> 2025-09-04T18:38:59+00:00 <![CDATA[Property Licensing in Newcastle 2026, Wednesday 17 September - 5 pm to 7 pm.]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/246 What is a selective licensing scheme?
A selective licensing scheme means that all private landlords in the area covered by the scheme must have a licence from the Council to rent out property. The aims are: 1) to improve the private rented market, because properties must be of a decent standard before landlords can rent them out, and 2) to give tenants more confidence that houses and flats in the area covered by the scheme will be healthy and safe to live in. There are seven 'selective licensing' areas already operating in Newcastle. We are consulting on our proposals which could see the renewal of selective licensing schemes in the following areas for another five years. 
  • Byker Old Town
  • Allendale Road
  • Greater High Cross
All private rented properties within a selective licensing area require a licence unless they are otherwise exempt.
Please join us to give us your at Welbeck Road Evangelical Church, Welbeck Road, Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2HU. We will have a presentation between 5-5:30pm followed by a Q&A session.
We have two other events on Wednesday 3 September, 5-7pm, at Welbeck Evangelical Church, and on Wednesday 10 September, 5-7pm, at the West End Customer Service Centre & Library.
Other ways to take part.
You can look at what we propose by reading these documents: 
And give us your views by:

If you have questions about this or you need support to attend, please email us at: propertylicensing@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 0191 211 5595. The Access Guide with accessibility information for the venue is here: 2025 07 Civic Centre accessibility

]]> 2025-09-04T18:39:15+00:00 <![CDATA[Support Needs for the Voluntary and Community Sector in 2025, 1 October 2025]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/247 We’re inviting stakeholders to share their views on the current and future support needs of the voluntary and community sector in Newcastle. Your feedback will help us shape the services that support all organisations working in the voluntary and community sector, making a real difference in our neighbourhoods and across the city. 
Why This Matters 
Newcastle City Council values the vital role that voluntary and community organisations play in the life of our city. A strong, well-supported sector helps people live healthier, happier lives—improving wellbeing for individuals, families, and communities across Newcastle. 
We will be gathering feedback at upcoming Neighbourhood Networks meetings in October. We will also hold two online events on 7 and 15 October (see the events calendar on Let's talk Newcastle Online for more details), or you can give your views online here: Support Needs for the Voluntary and Community Sector in 2025
Dates for the Neighbourhood Networks 
  • 1 October East event 1.30-3.30 Ray Grey Centre 
  • 2 October North event 1.30-3.30 MERA Hall Kenton 
  • 6 October Inner West event 1.30- 3.30 Beacon 
  • 9 October Outer West event 10.30-12.30 West Denton Community Centre 
Book through InformationNow here: InformationNOW or email us to book at: NewcastleNeighbourhoods@newcastle.gov.uk. 

If you need this information in a different format, such as large print, or you have questions about this, you can contact us at: communitiesteam@newcastle.gov.uk, or phone: 0191 2773 560.

]]> 2025-09-23T19:15:58+00:00 <![CDATA[Support Needs for the Voluntary and Community Sector in 2025, 7 October 2025]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/248 We’re inviting stakeholders to share their views on the current and future support needs of the voluntary and community sector in Newcastle. Your feedback will help us shape the services that support all organisations working in the Voluntary and Community sector, making a real difference in our neighbourhoods and across the city. 
Why this matters 
Newcastle City Council values the vital role that voluntary and community organisations play in the life of our city. A strong, well-supported sector helps people live healthier, happier lives—improving wellbeing for individuals, families, and communities across Newcastle. 
We will be gathering feedback at two online events. You can also give your views via our online consultation here: Support Needs for the Voluntary and Community Sector in 2025
Online events - dates and times
Tuesday 7th October, 1.30pm – 2pm Book here
Wednesday 15 October, 9.30 – 10am Book here
Alternatively you can book by contacting us here: communitiesteam@newcastle.gov.uk. 

If you need this information in a different format, such as large print, please contact us here: communitiesteam@newcastle.gov.uk.

]]> 2025-09-23T19:02:44+00:00 <![CDATA[Support Needs for the Voluntary and Community Sector in 2025, 15 October 2025]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/249 We’re inviting stakeholders to share their views on the current and future support needs of the voluntary and community sector in Newcastle. Your feedback will help us shape the services that support all organisations working in the Voluntary and Community sector, making a real difference in our neighbourhoods and across the city. 
Why this matters 
Newcastle City Council values the vital role that voluntary and community organisations play in the life of our city. A strong, well-supported sector helps people live healthier, happier lives—improving wellbeing for individuals, families, and communities across Newcastle. 
We will be gathering feedback at two online events. You can also give your views via our online consultation here: Support Needs for the Voluntary and Community Sector in 2025
Online events - dates and times
Tuesday 7th October, 1.30pm – 2pm Book here
Wednesday 15 October, 9.30 – 10am Book here
Alternatively you can book by contacting us here: communitiesteam@newcastle.gov.uk. 

If you need this information in a different format, such as large print, please contact us here: communitiesteam@newcastle.gov.uk.

]]> 2025-09-23T19:02:28+00:00 <![CDATA[Support Needs for the Voluntary and Community Sector in 2025, 2 October 2025]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/250 We’re inviting stakeholders to share their views on the current and future support needs of the voluntary and community sector in Newcastle. Your feedback will help us shape the services that support all organisations working in the voluntary and community sector, making a real difference in our neighbourhoods and across the city. 
Why This Matters 
Newcastle City Council values the vital role that voluntary and community organisations play in the life of our city. A strong, well-supported sector helps people live healthier, happier lives—improving wellbeing for individuals, families, and communities across Newcastle. 
We will be gathering feedback at upcoming Neighbourhood Networks meetings in October. We will also hold two online events on 7 and 15 October (see the events calendar on Let's talk Newcastle Online for more details), or you can give your views online here: Support Needs for the Voluntary and Community Sector in 2025
Dates for the Neighbourhood Networks 
  • 1 October East event 1.30-3.30 Ray Grey Centre 
  • 2 October North event 1.30-3.30 MERA Hall Kenton 
  • 6 October Inner West event 1.30- 3.30 Beacon 
  • 9 October Outer West event 10.30-12.30 West Denton Community Centre 
Book through InformationNow here: InformationNOW or email us to book at: NewcastleNeighbourhoods@newcastle.gov.uk. 

If you need this information in a different format, such as large print, or you have questions about this, you can contact us at: communitiesteam@newcastle.gov.uk, or phone: 0191 2773 560.

]]> 2025-09-23T19:09:59+00:00 <![CDATA[Support Needs for the Voluntary and Community Sector in 2025, 6 October 2025]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/251 We’re inviting stakeholders to share their views on the current and future support needs of the voluntary and community sector in Newcastle. Your feedback will help us shape the services that support all organisations working in the voluntary and community sector, making a real difference in our neighbourhoods and across the city. 
Why This Matters 
Newcastle City Council values the vital role that voluntary and community organisations play in the life of our city. A strong, well-supported sector helps people live healthier, happier lives—improving wellbeing for individuals, families, and communities across Newcastle. 
We will be gathering feedback at upcoming Neighbourhood Networks meetings in October. We will also hold two online events on 7 and 15 October (see the events calendar on Let's talk Newcastle Online for more details), or you can give your views online here: Support Needs for the Voluntary and Community Sector in 2025
Dates for the Neighbourhood Networks 
  • 1 October East event 1.30-3.30 Ray Grey Centre, Walker
  • 2 October North event 1.30-3.30 MERA Hall, Kenton 
  • 6 October Inner West event 1.30- 3.30 The Beacon Centre, Arthur's Hill
  • 9 October Outer West event 10.30-12.30 West Denton Community Centre, West Denton
Book through InformationNow here: InformationNOW or email us to book at: NewcastleNeighbourhoods@newcastle.gov.uk. 

If you need this information in a different format, such as large print, or you have questions about this, you can contact us at: communitiesteam@newcastle.gov.uk, or phone: 0191 2773 560.

]]> 2025-09-23T19:16:20+00:00 <![CDATA[Support Needs for the Voluntary and Community Sector in 2025, 9 October 2025]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/252 We’re inviting stakeholders to share their views on the current and future support needs of the voluntary and community sector in Newcastle. Your feedback will help us shape the services that support all organisations working in the voluntary and community sector, making a real difference in our neighbourhoods and across the city. 
Why This Matters 
Newcastle City Council values the vital role that voluntary and community organisations play in the life of our city. A strong, well-supported sector helps people live healthier, happier lives—improving wellbeing for individuals, families, and communities across Newcastle. 
We will be gathering feedback at upcoming Neighbourhood Networks meetings in October. We will also hold two online events on 7 and 15 October (see the events calendar on Let's talk Newcastle Online for more details), or you can give your views online here: Support Needs for the Voluntary and Community Sector in 2025
Dates for the Neighbourhood Networks 
  • 1 October East event 1.30-3.30 Ray Grey Centre 
  • 2 October North event 1.30-3.30 MERA Hall Kenton 
  • 6 October Inner West event 1.30- 3.30 Beacon 
  • 9 October Outer West event 10.30-12.30 West Denton Community Centre 
Book through InformationNow here: InformationNOW or email us to book at: NewcastleNeighbourhoods@newcastle.gov.uk. 

If you need this information in a different format, such as large print, or you have questions about this, you can contact us at: communitiesteam@newcastle.gov.uk, or phone: 0191 2773 560.

]]> 2025-09-23T19:15:11+00:00 <![CDATA[Let's talk People's Budget 2025 at Monday Matters]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/253 Newcastle City Council staff will be at the 'Monday Matters' meeting at The Bostey in Walker, to talk about the Newcastle People's Budget 2025 budget simulator and invite people to take part.
To find out more about the People's Budget, visit the website here: Newcastle People's Budget 2025
To find out more about Monday Matters at the Bostey, including accessibility information for the venue, visit the website here: Monday Matters at the Bostey
If you need this information in a different format, such as large print, please contact us at: letstalk@newcastle.gov.uk. ]]> 2025-10-13T17:10:30+00:00 <![CDATA[Let's talk People's Budget 2025 at Walkergate Ward meeting]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/254 Newcastle City Council staff will be at the Walkergate Ward Meeting at the Ray Gray Community Centre in Walkergate, to talk about the Newcastle People's Budget 2025 budget simulator and invite people to take part.
To find out more about the People's Budget, visit the website here: Newcastle People's Budget 2025
To find out more about the Walkergate Ward meeting, including accessibility information for the venue, visit Newcastle City Council's website here: Walkergate Ward Meeting 21 Walkergate October 2025
If you need this information in a different format, such as large print, please contact us at: letstalk@newcastle.gov.uk. ]]> 2025-10-14T17:25:15+00:00 <![CDATA[Let's talk People's Budget 2025 at Chapel Ward meeting]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/255 Newcastle City Council staff will be at the Chapel Ward Meeting at the Chapel House And District Community Association Centre in Chapel House, to talk about the Newcastle People's Budget 2025 budget simulator and invite people to take part.
To find out more about the People's Budget, visit the website here: Newcastle People's Budget 2025
To find out more about the Walkergate Ward meeting, including accessibility information for the venue, visit Newcastle City Council's website here: Chapel Ward Meeting 17 October 2025
If you need this information in a different format, such as large print, please contact us at: letstalk@newcastle.gov.uk. ]]> 2025-10-14T17:24:13+00:00 <![CDATA[Help Shape Our Play Spaces - Elswick Pool, 13 November 2025]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/256 Newcastle City Council is inviting local community groups, children and their families, and residents to have your say on ideas for new and improved play areas in the city. Share your ideas, priorities, and feedback with our design team and council officers. Let’s work together to create play spaces that are accessible, inclusive, and fun for everyone!
Help shape our play spaces
We’re planning to make some play parks in Newcastle even better — and we need your help! We want parks to be fun, safe, and welcoming for all children, including disabled people, additional needs, or find it hard to get around. That means making sure everyone can join in and enjoy playing together. Three parks are getting a big upgrade:
  • City Stadium
  • Elswick Park
  • Newburn Riverside Park
What we would like you to tell us
These parks will be designed to be accessible and inclusive, with equipment and spaces that work for lots of different needs. We’re also improving seven other neighbourhood play areas to make them more fun and up to date. Now we want to hear from you:
  • What do you like about your local park?
  • What would make it better?
  • What kind of things would help you and your friends play more easily?
You can tell us about this by coming to our drop-in event between 3:30–5:30pm at Elswick Pool, Beech Grove Road, NE4 6RS, when you can meet staff working on these plans, find out more and share your ideas with us. We have two more drop-in events:
or you can give us your views by taking our short online survey and telling us what you think here: Help Shape Our Play Spaces.

If you have further questions about this, or you need this information in another format, such as large print, please contact: communitiesteam@newcastle.gov.uk 


What will happen next
We will review what everyone has told us in this consultation, and will use this to help shape our plans for these parks. We will publish the consultation findings here on Let’s talk Newcastle Online, and updates on what’s happening with parks will be on the Council’s website: Newcastle City Council.
]]> 2025-11-11T18:58:27+00:00 <![CDATA[Help Shape Our Play Spaces - Newburn Leisure Centre, 18 November 2025]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/257 Newcastle City Council is inviting local community groups, children and their families, and residents to have your say on ideas for new and improved play areas in the city. Share your ideas, priorities, and feedback with our design team and council officers. Let’s work together to create play spaces that are accessible, inclusive, and fun for everyone!
Help shape our play spaces
We’re planning to make some play parks in Newcastle even better — and we need your help! We want parks to be fun, safe, and welcoming for all children, including disabled people, additional needs, or find it hard to get around. That means making sure everyone can join in and enjoy playing together. Three parks are getting a big upgrade:
  • City Stadium
  • Elswick Park
  • Newburn Riverside Park
What we would like you to tell us
These parks will be designed to be accessible and inclusive, with equipment and spaces that work for lots of different needs. We’re also improving seven other neighbourhood play areas to make them more fun and up to date. Now we want to hear from you:
  • What do you like about your local park?
  • What would make it better?
  • What kind of things would help you and your friends play more easily?
You can tell us about this by coming to our drop-in event between 5-6:30pm at Newburn Leisure Centre, Grange Road, NE15 8ND, when you can meet staff working on these plans, find out more and share your ideas with us. We have two more drop-in events:
or you can give us your views by taking our short online survey and telling us what you think here: Help Shape Our Play Spaces.

If you have further questions about this, or you need this information in another format, such as large print, please contact: communitiesteam@newcastle.gov.uk 


What will happen next
We will review what everyone has told us in this consultation, and will use this to help shape our plans for these parks. We will publish the consultation findings here on Let’s talk Newcastle Online, and updates on what’s happening with parks will be on the Council’s website: Newcastle City Council.
]]> 2025-11-11T18:59:42+00:00 <![CDATA[Help Shape Our Play Spaces - Ouseburn Community Centre, 20 November 2025]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/258 Newcastle City Council is inviting local community groups, children and their families, and residents to have your say on ideas for new and improved play areas in the city. Share your ideas, priorities, and feedback with our design team and council officers. Let’s work together to create play spaces that are accessible, inclusive, and fun for everyone!
Help shape our play spaces
We’re planning to make some play parks in Newcastle even better — and we need your help! We want parks to be fun, safe, and welcoming for all children, including disabled people, additional needs, or find it hard to get around. That means making sure everyone can join in and enjoy playing together. Three parks are getting a big upgrade:
  • City Stadium
  • Elswick Park
  • Newburn Riverside Park
What we would like you to tell us
These parks will be designed to be accessible and inclusive, with equipment and spaces that work for lots of different needs. We’re also improving seven other neighbourhood play areas to make them more fun and up to date. Now we want to hear from you:
  • What do you like about your local park?
  • What would make it better?
  • What kind of things would help you and your friends play more easily?
You can tell us about this by coming to our drop-in event between 3–6pm at Ouseburn Community Centre, Mowbray Street, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5PA, when you can meet staff working on these plans, find out more and share your ideas with us. We have two more drop-in events:
or you can give us your views by taking our short online survey and telling us what you think here: Help Shape Our Play Spaces.

If you have further questions about this, or you need this information in another format, such as large print, please contact: communitiesteam@newcastle.gov.uk. You can see the Access Guide for the venue at the bottom of this page.


What will happen next
We will review what everyone has told us in this consultation, and will use this to help shape our plans for these parks. We will publish the consultation findings here on Let’s talk Newcastle Online, and updates on what’s happening with parks will be on the Council’s website: Newcastle City Council.
]]> 2025-11-20T18:19:05+00:00 <![CDATA[Forth Yards Draft Masterplan 2025, 18 November 2025]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/259 What is Forth Yards?
The Forth Yards Draft Masterplan covers 36 hectares (52 acres) of predominantly former industrial sites along the north bank of the Tyne – about the size of 50 football pitches. You can find out more about it here: Forth Yards Draft Masterplan 2025

What we want you to do and how you can tell us your views
We are interested in hearing everyone’s views on the vision and principles contained in the Forth Yards Draft Masterplan and what you think should be local priorities for the area, to help shape how the area is redeveloped. The information collected will tell us what is good about the masterplan and what could be better and allow you to tell us what is most important to you.
We have organised this drop-in session on 18 November at 3-7pm where you can discuss the draft Masterplan with council staff. Here's an image of the display boards we will be using: 2025 11 07 All Display Boards. 

If you have questions about this event, including about accessibility or similar issues, please contact us at: ForthYards@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 07817 549 718.


Other ways to take part:
💻  taking part in our online survey here: What do you think of our proposals for Forth Yards?
📧 emailing us at: ForthYards@newcastle.gov.uk
📞 or calling: 07817 549 718 
📝 writing to us at: Forth Yards Consultation, c/o FREEPOST Letstalk (that’s the full address to use)
👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Coming to one of our other drop-in sessions if you can't make this one:
]]> 2025-11-17T14:01:04+00:00 <![CDATA[Forth Yards Draft Masterplan 2025, 19 November 2025]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/260 What is Forth Yards?
The Forth Yards Draft Masterplan covers 36 hectares (52 acres) of predominantly former industrial sites along the north bank of the Tyne – about the size of 50 football pitches. You can find out more about it here: Forth Yards Draft Masterplan 2025

What we want you to do and how you can tell us your views
We are interested in hearing everyone’s views on the vision and principles contained in the Forth Yards Draft Masterplan and what you think should be local priorities for the area, to help shape how the area is redeveloped. The information collected will tell us what is good about the masterplan and what could be better and allow you to tell us what is most important to you.
We have organised this drop-in session on 18 November at 3-7pm where you can discuss the draft Masterplan with council staff. Here's an image of the display boards we will be using: 2025 11 07 All Display Boards. 

If you have questions about this event, including about accessibility or similar issues, please contact us at: ForthYards@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 07817 549 718.


Other ways to take part:

💻  taking part in our online survey here: What do you think of our proposals for Forth Yards?
📧 emailing us at: ForthYards@newcastle.gov.uk
📞or calling: 07817 549 718 
📝 writing to us at: Forth Yards Consultation, c/o FREEPOST Letstalk (that’s the full address to use)
👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Coming to one of our other drop-in sessions if you can't make this one:
]]> 2025-11-17T14:00:40+00:00 <![CDATA[Forth Yards Draft Masterplan 2025, 20 November 2025]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/261 What is Forth Yards?
The Forth Yards Draft Masterplan covers 36 hectares (52 acres) of predominantly former industrial sites along the north bank of the Tyne – about the size of 50 football pitches. You can find out more about it here: Forth Yards Draft Masterplan 2025

What we want you to do and how you can tell us your views
We are interested in hearing everyone’s views on the vision and principles contained in the Forth Yards Draft Masterplan and what you think should be local priorities for the area, to help shape how the area is redeveloped. The information collected will tell us what is good about the masterplan and what could be better and allow you to tell us what is most important to you.
We have organised this drop-in session on 18 November at 3-7pm where you can discuss the draft Masterplan with council staff. Here's an image of the display boards we will be using: 2025 11 07 All Display Boards. 

If you have questions about this event, including about accessibility or similar issues, please contact us at: ForthYards@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 07817 549 718. 


Other ways to take part:
💻  taking part in our online survey here: What do you think of our proposals for Forth Yards?
📧 emailing us at: ForthYards@newcastle.gov.uk
📞 or calling: 07817 549 718 
📝 writing to us at: Forth Yards Consultation, c/o FREEPOST Letstalk (that’s the full address to use)
👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Coming to one of our other drop-in sessions if you can't make this one:
]]> 2025-11-17T14:00:21+00:00 <![CDATA[Farrell Centre and Online - Forth Yards Draft Masterplan 2025, 25 November 2025]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/262 What is Forth Yards?
The Forth Yards Draft Masterplan covers 36 hectares (52 acres) of predominantly former industrial sites along the north bank of the Tyne – about the size of 50 football pitches. You can find out more about it here: Forth Yards Draft Masterplan 2025

What we want you to do and how you can tell us your views
We are interested in hearing everyone’s views on the vision and principles contained in the Forth Yards Draft Masterplan and what you think should be local priorities for the area, to help shape how the area is redeveloped. The information collected will tell us what is good about the masterplan and what could be better and allow you to tell us what is most important to you.

Take part in person
We have organised this drop-in session in the Yellow Room at the Farrell Centre in Newcastle City Centre on 25 November at 6-7.30pm, where you can discuss the draft Masterplan with council staff. Here's an image of the display boards we will be using: 2025 11 07 All Display Boards. 

Take part online
You can also take part online by emailing us at: ForthYards@newcastle.gov.uk with your name and your age (over-13s only!) and we will send you the link to join online. It will be held via Microsoft Teams, but you do not need the Teams app to take part - you can do so via a web browser. Please note that this will be a moderated event and discussion is governed by the terms and conditions of using Let's talk Newcastle Online, so that everyone can take part in a safe way and be listened to: LTN Online Terms and Conditions.

If you have questions about this event, including about accessibility or similar issues, please contact us at: ForthYards@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 07817 549 718.

You can find the Access Guide here: 2025 11 Access Guide Farrell Centre Forth Yards


Other ways to take part:

💻  taking part in our online survey here: What do you think of our proposals for Forth Yards?
📧 emailing us at: ForthYards@newcastle.gov.uk
📞 or calling: 07817 549 718
📝 writing to us at: Forth Yards Consultation, c/o FREEPOST Letstalk (that’s the full address to use)
👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Coming to one of our other drop-in sessions if you can't make this one:
]]> 2025-11-21T19:15:14+00:00 <![CDATA[Crowne Plaza Hotel - Forth Yards Draft Masterplan 2025, 26 November 2025]]> https://www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk/263 What is Forth Yards?
The Forth Yards Draft Masterplan covers 36 hectares (52 acres) of predominantly former industrial sites along the north bank of the Tyne – about the size of 50 football pitches. You can find out more about it here: Forth Yards Draft Masterplan 2025

What we want you to do and how you can tell us your views
We are interested in hearing everyone’s views on the vision and principles contained in the Forth Yards Draft Masterplan and what you think should be local priorities for the area, to help shape how the area is redeveloped. The information collected will tell us what is good about the masterplan and what could be better and allow you to tell us what is most important to you.
We have organised this drop-in session on 26 November at 3-7pm in the Planet Room at the Crowne Plaza Hotel where you can discuss the draft Masterplan with council staff. Here's an image of the display boards we will be using: 2025 11 07 All Display Boards. 

If you have questions about this event, including about accessibility or similar issues, please contact us at: ForthYards@newcastle.gov.uk or call: 07817 549 718.

You can find the Access Guide for the venue here: 2025 11 Access Guide Crowne Plaza Hotel Forth Yards.docx


Other ways to take part:
💻  taking part in our online survey here: What do you think of our proposals for Forth Yards?
📧 emailing us at: ForthYards@newcastle.gov.uk
📞 or call: 07817 549 718 
📝 writing to us at: Forth Yards Consultation, c/o FREEPOST Letstalk (that’s the full address to use)
👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Coming to one of our other drop-in sessions if you can't make this one:
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