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Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has reaffirmed its opposition to local government reorganisation following the Government’s withdrawal of its previous decision for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Read more at: orlo.uk/Qs1z2
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💚 Fundraising can take many forms. This one involved travelling at over 100mph.
Our Mayor, Cllr Christopher Bailey, took on the UK's longest zip line to support Bradwell Bombers and the Tri Service & Veterans Support Centre.
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The Labour & Co-operative Party has won a seat in a by-election for Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council.
Full story: orlo.uk/S3Hhe
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By-election candidates confirmed 🗳️
The by-election for one of the seats in Town ward is being contested after the previous councillor stood down.
Voting will take place in the ward on Thursday, 8 October and ballots will be counted shortly after polling stations close at 10pm.
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➡️ Read more at:
orlo.uk/r3Te4
➡️ More information about photo identification requirements is available at: orlo.uk/fIT8I
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Our Leader has responded after the Government paused plans for Local Government Reorganisation while it reviews the legal position.
Read the full statement via the link in the comments ⬇️
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Major investment for Chatterley Park.
Developer Harworth is set to build a new advanced manufacturing facility for a global automotive firm.
Backed by £3.6m Town Deal funding, the site could support up to 1,700 jobs.
Build due to start soon, ready in 2027.
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Following the Prime Minister’s statement on local government reorganisation, our Leader has shared a response.
Read the full statement via the link in the comments ⬇️
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➡️ Read the full statement here: orlo.uk/Cg2y8
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Great to see Newcastle-based Lucideon expanding - and strengthening @KeeleUniversity Science & Innovation Park’s international reputation.
Advanced ceramics is a key sector for Newcastle and the county, and one we are keen to see develop further.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c89n…
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🚧 King Street improvements are taking shape in Kidsgrove.
Work is creating a safer, more welcoming town centre with new planting, wider steps, improved parking and a safer traffic system.
Businesses remain open as usual. The scheme is part of the £16.9m Kidsgrove Town Deal.
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Council taxpayer savings from cancelled Net Zero plans pass £10.5 million.
A review of planned spending has found that Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council will avoid more than £10.5 million in costs after cancelling its commitment to become carbon ‘Net Zero’ by 2030.
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Plans for a new pump track at Lyme Valley Parkway 🚲
We’re upgrading the current BMX track into a modern, all-weather space for bikes, scooters and more. Designed for all ages and abilities.
💬 Public consultation coming soon.
ALT Cabinet members Andrew Fisher and Ben Simpson at the Lyme Valley-s BMX track
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