Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council

17/09/2026

Bin collection days for some residents are changing on Monday 5th October ❗

❗Bin collection days are changing on Monday 5th October.

📅 Your collection day may be changing. Check to see if your day is changing here - www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/binday

✅New day - same service.

📮If your day is changing, you'll also receive communications via post.

11/09/2026

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.

With one person to be elected to the borough council, the candidates are:
• Conna Douglas Eynon, of Gloucester Grange, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Conservative Party;
• Andrew Fox-Hewitt, of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Labour & Co-operative Party;
• Adam Griffiths, of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Reform UK;
• Morgan Inwood, of Mount Pleasant, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Liberal Democrats;
• Mark Allan Jones, of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Green Party.

The other borough councillor representing Town ward is Sheelagh Casey-Hulme. Cllr Casey-Hulme is unaffected by this and continues in her role.

There are 44 seats on the authority. Including this vacancy, the current position is that Reform UK has 26 seats, Conservative 15 and Labour 2.

🪪 Everyone attending a polling station will need an acceptable form of photo identification.

09/09/2026

🔧 £600,000 investment planned for depot upgrade.

A major programme of improvements is planned for the council’s Knutton Lane depot — the base for around 150 staff delivering waste, recycling and Streetscene services.

The site dates back to the 1960s, and this investment will focus on practical upgrades to improve safety, working conditions and keep services running reliably.

If approved, work will be carried out in phases over the next 12 months.

First phase (from October):
➡️ new line markings across the site
➡️ barriers to separate people from vehicles and machinery
➡️ upgraded lighting
➡️ improved CCTV and security

Second phase (from spring 2027):
➡️ improved staff facilities, including toilets, showers and canteen
➡️ upgrades to office areas

The depot will stay fully operational throughout, so services continue without disruption.

This is about investing in the facilities behind the scenes — so frontline services residents rely on can keep running safely and effectively.

09/09/2026

💷 Work is under way to identify savings, generate extra income and make sure resources are focused on residents’ priorities.

We’re planning ahead for next year and the longer term, as councils continue to face financial pressures and uncertainty around Local Government Reorganisation and future Government funding.

Draft proposals will be shared in December, with final decisions early next year.

We’ll keep you updated — and there will be opportunities to have your say.

Read the full story via the link in the comments ⬇️

08/09/2026

🎉 The LoveNUL Business Awards shortlist is here!

Hosted by Newcastle-under-Lyme BID, the awards are back — and after 500+ nominations, it’s time for you to have your say 👀

The public vote shortlist is in, packed with brilliant local businesses across the borough 💚

From cafés and coffee shops to pubs, retailers and more… this is your chance to back your favourites.

Categories include: Beauty & Wellbeing, Business Services, Café & Coffee Shop, Hospitality Venue, Pub, Beer & Ale Venue and Retailer of the Year.

The remaining categories will be decided by judges, with more finalists announced soon.

🗳️ Vote closes: 11.59pm, Friday 18 September
🏆 Winners announced: Friday 9 October

08/09/2026

Our Leader has responded after the Government paused plans for Local Government Reorganisation while it reviews the legal position.

💬 Council Leader Jonathan Gullis said: "When the Government announced that it intended to abolish our historic Borough Council, we did not shrug our shoulders, wave the white flag or accept that Newcastle-under-Lyme’s future should be decided for us.

"We challenged the evidence. We questioned the financial case. We demanded answers.

"Now the Government itself is reviewing Local Government Reorganisation following updated legal advice, with Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent specifically included.

“That is hugely significant. It shows precisely why we were right not to treat this decision as a done deal.

"My message could not be clearer: stop the abolition of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, listen to our residents and respect our Borough’s right to determine its own future.”

Read the full statement via the link in the comments ⬇️

03/09/2026

🗳️ By-election date confirmed for Town ward.

A by-election for a seat on Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council will take place on Thursday 8 October.

The election follows the resignation of a councillor in the Town ward.

Key dates:
➡️ If you want to stand, nominations must be submitted by 4pm on Friday 11 September
➡️ Completed nomination forms must be hand-delivered to the Returning Officer at Castle House, Barracks Road, ST5 1BL, between 10am and 4pm, no later than this deadline

You can book an appointment in advance on 01782 742249 to have your papers informally checked before submitting them.

The other councillor for Town ward, Cllr Sheelagh Casey-Hulme, is not affected and continues in her role.

There are 44 seats on the council. With this vacancy, the current position is: Reform UK 26, Conservative 15, Labour 2.

🪪 You will need an accepted form of photo ID to vote at a polling station.

More information on standing as a candidate, along with nomination forms, is available on the Electoral Commission website or from the Elections Office at Castle House.

03/09/2026

💨 Have your say on a four-year Air Quality Action Plan (2026–2030) for Newcastle town centre.

The plan sets out practical steps to keep nitrogen dioxide levels within legal limits, building on work already carried out in Kidsgrove, Little Madeley, May Bank, Wolstanton and Porthill.

It focuses on:
➡️ reducing congestion and improving traffic flow
➡️ working with businesses and transport operators
➡️ targeting pollution where there is clear evidence action is needed

Air quality in the town centre is usually within acceptable limits, but there are still times when levels are too high.

Proposed actions also include:
✅ making sure new developments consider their impact on air quality
✅ supporting practical and voluntary travel choices
✅ providing information to help reduce emissions
✅ working with partners to manage traffic and enforce standards

We’re not looking to introduce unnecessary restrictions — the focus is on practical, evidence-based solutions that keep traffic moving and work for residents, businesses and partners.

💬 Tell us what you think.
📅 Deadline: 30 September
📧 [email protected]

02/09/2026

Work is now under way to repair a prominent historic building on Newcastle High Street.

The building, located in the town centre conservation area, had developed structural issues to its upper section which needed to be made safe.

Council officers have been working with the owner to ensure the right steps are taken, with all works to be approved in line with building regulations once complete.

The project includes partial demolition and rebuilding of part of the wall. Planning permission was granted earlier this year, and while there have been some delays, work has now started.

You may notice scaffolding in place. Due to the height of the building and safety risks, this is currently extended into the street, but it will be adjusted as the work progresses.

Protecting and improving the High Street remains a priority — and it’s good to see work now moving forward on this important building.

➡️ More updates to follow.

02/09/2026

We're creating a new pet crematorium in Newcastle-under-Lyme after receiving planning permission 🐾

Our Loved and Loyal Pet Crematorium will offer a local, appointment-only service for residents at Bradwell Crematorium. It will give families a dignified and affordable way to say goodbye to much-loved pets.

The dedicated facility will offer guaranteed individual cremations for pets of all sizes, from small birds and rabbits to extra-large dogs. We will use specialist equipment that is completely separate from the main crematorium.

A private farewell room will also give owners the opportunity to spend some final time with their pet in a peaceful and personal setting before cremation.

The new facility will be in a detached, single-storey building next to the main car park. We expect it to open by the end of the year.

Prices will start from £75 for a small pet, rising to £275 for an extra-large dog.
Construction work will be limited and will not affect the normal operation of Bradwell Crematorium.

Before we can open the service, we will also need to secure a licence from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).