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20 May 2020City’s action to address climate change set to be strengthened
With City of Newcastle already leading the local government sector on climate action, the community and local businesses are now invited to learn about the development of a new strategy to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions even further as we continue to drive the City’s journey towards a net zero emissions future.
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20 May 2020Electric vehicle chargers installed portside
City of Newcastle has teamed up with Port of Newcastle to deliver a new electric vehicle charging station on Wharf Road to add to the city’s growing network.
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17 May 2020Statement on 2020 Newcastle 500
City of Newcastle acknowledges that the 2020 Newcastle 500 will not form part of the revised 2020 Supercars Australia Championship series following the impact of COVID-19.
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15 May 2020City Taskforce Update 15 May 2020
City leaders focused discussion on sharing aggregate data from each of the 17 organisations they represent to paint a clearer picture of COVID-19's impacts on Newcastle and the Hunter Region, as well as refining work streams to inform faster policy decisions
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15 May 2020Public spaces re-open but social distancing remains
City of Newcastle is encouraging residents to continue social distancing as parks, playgrounds, skateparks and beaches re-open in line with a relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions.
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14 May 2020Tenders called to build new Bathers Way leg
Contracts to build the latest stretch of Newcastle’s landmark Bathers Way Coastal Pathway and a drawcard skating facility at South Newcastle Beach will be open to tender from Tuesday.
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13 May 2020City of Newcastle develops information toolkit to support community wellbeing
A free wellbeing toolkit designed to help people navigate financial, psychological and public health concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is now available to the community.
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13 May 2020COVID-19 costs City of Newcastle $18m
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on City of Newcastle’s finances is forecast to be $18 million by the end of June.
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12 May 2020Our plan to save Stockton Beach is now on public exhibition
Using offshore sand to save Stockton Beach will protect local homes and community land from the threat of coastal erosion as well as protect $2.5 million in public assets.
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09 May 2020Shovel-ready infrastructure projects key to supporting local jobs in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
City of Newcastle is seeking support from State and Federal Governments for a dedicated Local Infrastructure Stimulus program, with funding for both large-scale infrastructure projects and a Local Government New Deal aimed at protecting jobs and delivering community infrastructure.
