Welcome to our summer edition of Citylife. This issue is packed with lots of things to see and do over the coming months. There really is something for everyone, so get out and enjoy a summer of activities.
This edition of Citylife sees a new coalition government in place, as well as new councillors across wards in the city. And following your comments, we’ve included more stories about what councillors are doing in Newcastle.
And don’t miss our regular credit crunch feature with helpful advice about money and savings, as well as feedback on our budget consultation on.
We’ve got some great stories throughout this bumper edition including progress on regeneration schemes and information on training opportunities across the city.
Enjoy!
You can also read a PDF version of this edition.
And a PDF of our special Summer Wrap.
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Decade for city’s farmers’ marketThe Newcastle Farmers’ Market is about to hit double figures.
On targetThe council has kept its spending within its 2009/10 budget.
Cash for carersCarers across Newcastle were given the chance to make important decisions on how the council spends its £50,000 budget.
City welcomes new Lord MayorIn May, the city welcomed Cllr Brenda Hindmarsh as Newcastle’s next Lord Mayor at a Civic Centre ceremony.
Good Lords!The Leader of Newcastle City Council, John Shipley, has been awarded a peerage in the Dissolution Honours List.
Good housekeepingMore than 8,800 people received benefits advice and support from the council generating more than £10m in benefits.
Workfirst is first class for Northumbria Universitythe council’s WorkFirst initiative arranges work experience and skills development for people with disabilities, with a view to supporting them into longer term employment.
Hundreds sign up to celebrate City Library's first birthdayVisitors to Newcastle’s City Library were invited to celebrate its first birthday on the 7 June by adding their names to its massive birthday card.
Making the budget workOur budget and council tax for 2010/11 was agreed by the city council earlier this year.
Gavin goes for gold with the Future Jobs FundThe Newcastle Future Jobs Fund is working with the council, Newcastle Futures, Jobcentre Plus and the Tyne and Wear City Region to get 360 young and disadvantaged people in Newcastle real job opportunities.
Benefits - getting it right first timeMaking a claim for Housing and Council Tax Benefit can be easier than you might think! We want to pay you your correct benefit entitlement as soon as possible.
A unique opportunity for BykerAre you a tenant on the Byker Estate? If you are, you are going to have a chance to play a part in its future.
Go WestThings are moving in the west end of the city. The transformation of the west end is gathering pace with work starting on the £275m regeneration of Scotswood.
We've got a cunning 1PLANA bold new vision for the future of Newcastle and Gateshead called the ‘1PLAN’ has been published by the city council and its partners.
History for allOne group in Newcastle is proving that history does not have to be confined to dusty books.
Radio for older people made by younger onesThe Elders Council broadcasts a monthly radio programme, ‘Everyone’s tomorrow – today!’ on the community radio station NE1fm.
The mean green (and yellow) weedkilling machineYou’ve probably seen this little beauty around the pavements of Newcastle, but do you know what it’s doing? It’s targeting and destroying the weeds that attack our pavements.
Pothole heroesLet us introduce you to the team who have been working their socks off to fill in the potholes which have developed since the winter.
Baffled by benefits?Baffled by benefits? Find out more about them and how you can claim.
The Elders Council of Newcastle: 10 years old!The Elders Council held its tenth AGM on 9 June.
Trips out with your bus passThe Elders Council has published a brochure ‘Summer Outings with a Concessionary Bus Pass’, which lists many interesting trips that older people can take with their bus pass.
A champion for victims of anti-social behaviourVictims of anti-social behaviour in Newcastle now have someone to turn to for support and help, thanks to a new victims’ champion, Janet Kidwell.
Scrutiny - watching what we're doingWhile the council’s Executive members make decisions for their service areas, there are a group of people who are looking carefully at what they’re doing.
Newcastle's debt adviceNewcastle’s debt advice team provides free advice and information about the different options and support available.
Bridging NewcastleGateshead (BNG)Read the latest news from Bridging NewcastleGateshead (BNG)
Your Homes Newcastle (YHN)Read the latest news from Your Homes Newcastle (YHN)
News from Newcastle PCTRead the latest news from Newcastle PCT.
100 years of girl guidesGirls from across the city have been enjoying parties, activity days and outings as part of Girlguiding UK’s centenary celebrations.
Ready? Let's win!A small community centre in Kenton is producing award winning cheerleaders. Northern Sparkles meet on Tuesdays and Fridays
Grassroots funding for community groupsAre you part of a community or voluntary group?
A Flynn-tastic Contact CentreWhen Mrs Flynn put in a call to the council about her back gate, she was really surprised when, not long afterwards, she came home to find she had a new one.
Somebody else's child, everyone's responsibilityBy law, if you’re looking after someone’s child, who’s not a close family member, for more than 28 days, you need to tell the council.
Meet Newcastle's future politicansMeet Newcastle's future politicans
Checking life stages for babiesChecking life stages for babies
Love your cityLove your city
Do your bit to put a stop to firesDeliberate fires to wheelie bins, rubbish and discarded household goods can ruin your neighbourhood; making it look run down and causing residents to feel unsafe.
Brown bin garden wasteAbout 20% of what we throw away is garden waste. Instead of sending this to landfill, it could be composted. It is vitally important that garden waste is diverted from landfill and used in a way that benefits the environment.