Travelodge plan for empty Co-op

Newcastle City Council has received a planning application to turn the former Co-operative department store on Newgate Street into a Travelodge hotel.
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Former tram shed to be converted into hotel

Newcastle City Council has voted to approve a new hotel and shops in the former tram shed building on Westgate Road.
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Tenants vote to transfer homes to new landlord

Tenants in former mining community Blucher Village have voted to transfer their homes to a new landlord.
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Byker Estate vote paves way for £70 million of investment

The famous Byker Estate is set for a £70 million investment after residents voted to transfer their homes to a new community trust.
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Newcastle council leads home energy scheme

Newcastle Council will lead local authorities from across the North East in a new scheme to carry out insulation and energy improvements to homes.
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Gateshead housing vehicle announces first scheme

Gateshead Council has unveiled outline proposals for new family housing in the Bensham and Saltwell area – and says work could be under way within the next 12 months.
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Council and university take control of Science City

Newcastle City Council and Newcastle University have completed a deal to buy the share of the Science City scheme owned by regional development agency One North East.
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French apprentice training firm in Newcastle move

A French agency which trains apprentices is relocating its UK base from London to Newcastle.
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Metrocentre expansion approved by council

Operator Capital Shopping Centres has been given permission to expand Gateshead’s Metrocentre.
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