'No fault' evictions have been scrapped, ending the practice of landlords removing tenants without reason

''There has been a history of speeding vehicles down Hillsview Ave and nearby streets. Anything that slows down the traffic...

The UK government has expanded its Warm Home Discount Scheme to cover more residents on means-tested benefits

Newcastle City Council is a Living Wage employer

The uplift in the earnings limit for carers is the biggest increase since Carers Allowance was brought in in 1976

"We welcome the decision to continue the Household Support Fund and will make sure no penny goes to waste''.

The evolving landscape in business has impacted the effectiveness of trade unions today. How will the new workers’ rights package...

Pension Credit is a benefit that brings winter fuel payments with it. But three out of ten of the region's...

Private schools are elitist and socially divisive. They undermine the liberal-democratic principles of equality of opportunity and meritocracy.

Supporting young people are who are classed as 'NEET' - not in education, employment or training in Newcastle

Analysis by Stephen Lambert

"''Erratic policy choices from our last government have left council housing finances broken and the system's future is in danger....

Nine young people from Newcastle schools win awards for exceptional contributions to the city's community

Practical solutions to support those not in education, work or training in Newcastle

''Democracy is in crisis and urgent action is needed to restore public trust and confidence.''

The time to lower the voting age to include all 16 and 17-year olds (about 1.6mn people) across the UK...

In the North East a staggering 239,000 aren't registered to vote including young people, university students, minorities, the homeless, adults...

''Recycling waste and looking after our local environment is a key ward priority''.

The City Safe Project will see three organisations working together to tackle crime, lower anti-social behaviour and offer increased support...

fter a decade of decline due to UK government austerity measures and public expenditure cuts it's encouraging to see the...

Stephen Lambert thanks voters, and writes about successes and opportunities in Kenton

Newcastle Council welcomes the government extending the Household Support Fund by six months, and calls on it to be made...

On 2 May there are a number of important elections taking place across the region including elections to local councils,...

The long-term aim of the one-year environmental project is for more young people from Kenton to care for nature and...

In the last year North East Community Forest in partnership with Newcastle Council has planted over 20,000 trees and hedgerows

Kenton Park Community Association, a charity, has successfully applied to the Partnership and been awarded £59k capital funding and £73k...

Newcastle City Council has plans for Newcastle to be a real living wage city

Boots at Kenton will still close, despite campaign by Chi Onwurah, MP, and local councillors

Tiny Forests planted in Fawdon Park and Westerhope Park

Newcastle City Council has teamed up with local transport providers to offer young adult carers free travel in the region