Gateshead Council5 days agoMayor holds 'constructive' talks over arena plansA Labour mayor and the Reform-led council agree something "needs to be done" about Gateshead Quays.5 days ago7 days agoFlyover roundabout to close for 24 daysGateshead's Five Bridges roundabout is being closed to allow the flyover to be demolished.7 days ago4 Jun 2026Reform-led council pulls Pride fundsGateshead Council used to give about £12,500 to Pride but Reform UK says it will end such funding.4 Jun 20262 Jun 2026Mayor slams Reform-led council's AI arena reviewAI told Gateshead Council the plan was "not value for money", the council's deputy leader says.2 Jun 20262 Jun 2026North East mayor calls arena AI review 'absurd'AI told Gateshead Council the arena plan was not value for money, the council's deputy leader says.2 Jun 202629 May 2026How a council navigated a close call to elect its new leaderGateshead Council holds its first AGM since the election but some of its councillors are in Turkey.29 May 202627 May 2026Reform 'will refund' resignation by-election costsGateshead Reform says a cabinet member will forgo an allowance after Danielle Cavanagh resigned.27 May 202621 May 2026Children in care able to record memories digitallyChildren in care can now keep their memories and experiences safe through an online platform.21 May 202619 May 2026Councillor resigns 10 days after local electionsReform UK says it is due to business commitments, but some say the party should fund the by-election.19 May 2026...