This site gives you the opportunity to 'have your say' and find out what is going on in your local area.
Denton Ward Committee
The next Denton Ward Committee will take place on
Thursday 5th January, 6pm at West Denton Association.
There will also be a drop in session from 5pm where you can discuss individual concerns with representives from Your Homes Newcastle, Northumbria Police, and Neighbourhood Wardens. If you would like to apply for a ward grant please contact Denton Ward Co-ordinator Christine Earl or 0191 2773548 or 07917077735 christine.earl@newcastle.gov.uk
Have your say….Shaping the Future of NewcastleGateshead One Core Strategy and Urban Core Action Plan Consultation
Gateshead and Newcastle Councils are currently out for consultation on two draft strategic planning documents. These are the joint One Core Strategy and Urban Core Area Action Plan.
The One Core Strategy sets out the vision, strategic objectives and key policies relating to economy, retail, environment, transport, health, sustainable communities (including new housing provision) and climate change for delivering future development across Gateshead and Newcastle until 2030.
In addition the Urban Core Area Action Plan (UCAAP) will set out the spatial strategy for the future of the urban core of NewcastleGateshead and its function at the heart of the city region. This will be a twenty year strategy for change.
The consultation runs from 4 October to 4th January 2012, during this time the Council will be hosting a series of Let’s Talk drop in sessions across the city to provide residents with an opportunity to ask officers questions. A full list of the sessions can be found here.
Further details on both plans can be found here along with instructions on how to make comments on the plans.
Online Map
Use our online map to find your nearest libraries and schools. You can also find out where your nearest recycling site is and find leisure services, such as swimming pools, and heritage information, such as listed buildings and ancient monuments.
Are you part of a group or organisation with an interest in the local heritage of Denton? If you are and you have information about the area please contact the Ward Co-ordinator and we will look to create a Local Heritage section on this page.
Friends of Newcastle Trees
The newly constituted Friends of Newcastle Trees takes over the work of the Newcastle Tree Wardens as set up by the Newcastle City Council Tree Strategy. Friends of Newcastle Trees Information Sheet (101kb)
Tree Wardens from Friends of Newcastle Trees act as a ‘neighbourhood watch’ over the trees where they live. Looking out for problems like; vandalism, storm damage, disease, dead trees and reporting protected trees being damaged or under threat. You could also help find places to plant more trees in your area and join in with tree, hedgerow and woodland projects. To find out more please contact Tel: Edwina Symmons 0191 2778950 Email: newcastletrees@ymail.com
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