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Environmental offenders face tough fines or legal action
People who damage the environment in Newcastle-under-Lyme will be hit harder where it hurts: in their pockets.
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Crematorium recycling funds life-saving checks
Recycled metal retrieved from cremations is funding potentially life-saving health checks for young people.
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Hundreds of town centre homes planned
Around 275 homes are being proposed for three brownfield sites in Newcastle town centre.
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Council tax discounts for war widows and widowers set to continue
A scheme which provides a discount on council tax for war widows and widowers is set to continue.
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Balanced budget plan allows for spending on services
Investment in town centres; job-creating business schemes; new waste collection vehicles and additional grass cuts on urban roads are all part of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council’s spending plans.
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Updating fleet moves towards net zero carbon
A new fleet of maintenance vehicles will be electrically powered to help an authority move towards its net zero carbon emissions target by 2030.
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Memorial lecture celebrates champion’s love of Newcastle
Dive deep into the past on Thursday, with a study of Newcastle’s ancient history.
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Go Digital and win 50% off council tax
A competition winner can save half of next year’s council tax in a new drive to promote online council services.
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Call to close Walleys Quarry
Environment Agency officials should reconsider closing Walleys Quarry, in the face of growing problems.
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Money allocated to help people’s health
More than £400,000 is to be spent improving people’s health in Newcastle.
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Council verges towards increasing roadside grass cutting
Road verges in built-up areas will be cut more often if a new deal is approved.