Gateshead expands private landlord licensing, targeting zones needing better rental standards; applications begin March 1. Gateshead Council Expands Landlord Licensing to Combat Rogue Practices Gateshead Council is working on rental property quality. It wants to manage landlords better. The council will introduce licenses. These apply to rented places in some areas. Birtley, Chopwell, and High…
Regent Funeral Service (RFS), owned by Gateshead Council lost £1.14M since 2018 due to competition and inflation. Gateshead Council Funeral Service Faces Over £1 Million Loss Gateshead Council runs a funeral service called Regent Funeral Service (RFS). Since 2018, it has lost over a million pounds. Council documents show the losses have grown, with RFS…
Council approves Gateshead children’s home in Eighton Banks, despite 45 local objections over parking and traffic concerns. Gateshead Childrens Home Approved Despite Resident Objections Gateshead Council approved a children’s home in Eighton Banks, despite local worries. The plan changes a house on Rockcliffe Way to house children in the council’s care. The house cost the…
Council considers tax hike despite public objections. Budget vote this Thursday. Increase could be 4.99%. Gateshead Council May Approve Maximum Council Tax Rise Amid Opposition Gateshead Council might raise council tax to the maximum allowed by law, despite public disagreement. Councillors vote on the budget this Thursday. The potential council tax increase is 4.99%. Councils…
List of Gateshead food businesses needing urgent hygiene improvements following inspections. Gateshead Businesses That ‘Must Improve’ Food Hygiene Standards Food hygiene scores matter to customers. People check these scores at restaurants and stores. These ratings often appear in business windows, helping people make informed choices about food. Gateshead Council checks 1,600 food businesses yearly and…
Gateshead Council aims to install solar panels to power Dunston Leisure Centre, part of a £3.7M green plan. Solar Panels Proposed to Cut Costs at Dunston Leisure Centre Gateshead Council is considering installing 300 solar panels at Dunston Leisure Centre to help power the facility. This initiative is part of a larger £3.7 million plan…