City Council to take over Your Homes Newcastle
80% of tenants have backed the housing transfer plan in the "biggest change to council housing in the city for...
Read moreBorn and brought up in Newcastle , Stephen runs Education4Democracy - a social enterprise company having been a college lecturer in two North East colleges in the last 30 years.
Stephen is a Newcastle City Councillor. In 1987 and 1992 he contested the Berwick-Upon-Tweed and Roxburgh constituencies (Labour) at both general elections.
Stephen is an established citizen journalist and has published widely in The Journal, Chronicle, Sunday Sun, Northern Echo, Newsquest, Northumberland Gazette, LGA First and Post-16 Educator on a range of public policy related issues. He has also contributed to social media sites such as Labour List, FE News and North East Bylines.
80% of tenants have backed the housing transfer plan in the "biggest change to council housing in the city for...
Read moreAfter a community notice board was vandalised, people stepped in to donate money and time to replace it
Read moreThe Fawdon site has been sold to Country Style Foods, a food manufacturer based in North Tyneside, which is expanding...
Read moreAims to make Newcastle a Real Living Wage City
Read moreOver 20% of English homes are privately rented. In Newcastle there are more than 25,000 private renters - more than...
Read more"WDL is playing an important role in the city in getting more young women to take up an apprenticeship in...
Read moreThe fund aims to support projects that will bring neighbourhoods closer together to build relationships, create more ''vibrant communities'', provide...
Read moreEPiC project is working in Newcastle to build community confidence
Read moreWhy are people over 50 finding it hard to find work?
Read moreCould poverty amongst pensioners be on the rise?
Read morePublic drop-in event on 19 September from 2.30pm to 4.30pm at The Haven
Read more"The project demonstrates our commitment to supporting all of the city's young people ensuring they have access to the support...
Read more''Taxis play an important role in keeping our city moving and many people in our communities rely upon them. That's...
Read moreNewcastle City Council plans to bring Your Homes Newcastle (YHN) back in-house
Read moreContrary to popular belief, the distinctions of class haven't vanished. It's these that affect how well children and young people...
Read moreAre you eligible for the NHS Healthy Start Scheme? More than 32% of families in Newcastle who are eligible are...
Read moreNewcastle Council sets up Task and Finish group to look at supporting young people in education, employment, and training
Read more''We want everyone to feel part of our plans for the future of housing in our city and the consultation...
Read more''This new initiative is the latest project as part of our Evry plan to support the city's babies, children, and...
Read moreThese by-elections are telling us more than ever before: namely that Labour will win in 2024 with the Lib-Dems winning...
Read moreLots to do in Newcastle this summer
Read moreNewcastle City Centre working with Probation Services Community Payback Team to clear parts of Kenton
Read moreNewcastle City Council has developed an anti-poverty strategy- with a range of support to help those in need.
Read moreNewcastle City Council has become an accredited Living Wage local employer.
Read more1,300 students - aged 16 to 19 - benefit from Newcastle City Council Bursary Scheme.
Read moreNewcastle's Best Spring Ever programme will support over 16,000 youngsters across Newcastle this Easter by providing them with free food...
Read moreNewcastle Council receives funding to add to current Children and Family Hubs across the city
Read moreThe UK government has extended its Household Support Fund for another year (2023-24) after intense lobbying by the Local Government Association...
Read moreNewcastle City Council launches economic strategy - working with businesses, Newcastle and Northumbria universities, Newcastle College, hospitals, and the VCS...
Read moreNewcastle City Council gives cash boost to community and voluntary organisations (VCS) to help support people during the cost-of-living crisis
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