Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire

03/08/2026

A brand new pump track could be coming to Lyme Valley 👀

We’re planning to transform the existing BMX track into a modern, all-weather track for:
✅ bikes
✅ scooters
✅ skateboards
✅ rollerblades

Think smooth tarmac, flowing turns, rollers and berms — designed for beginners and more experienced riders.

The current track will be remodelled and upgraded, creating a space people can use all year round.

💬 We’ll also be asking for your views before the final design is agreed.

This builds on the success of the Newchapel pump track and plans for Bradwell Di**le — giving more people across the borough access to high-quality facilities.

03/08/2026

Last night (3 August) at around 10pm, officers attended a car meet near the Premier Inn on Talke Road following multiple reports from the public of of anti-social driving.

This type of activity remains an ongoing issue in the area and continues to cause significant disturbance to nearby residents.

Following police attendance, a vehicle involved was seized under Section 59 powers.

We know many car enthusiasts meet and drive responsibly. However, driving that causes alarm, distress, or danger to others will not be tolerated.

Thank you to everyone who reported concerns. Information from the public helps us tackle dangerous driving and keep our roads safe.

11/07/2026

We are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault in Newcastle town centre. If you witnessed the incident or have information about what occurred, please contact us using LiveChat on our website quoting incident number 794 of 10 July.

https://orlo.uk/C4QiB

11/07/2026

29/04/2026

20/04/2026

- Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) has been officially named as one of just four national Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence Colleges (TECs) in England

05/04/2026

We’re really pleased to share that Newcastle-under-Lyme’s Town of Culture 2028 bid has now been submitted 🫶

The application has been shaped by a wide range of local partners and cultural organisations, working together alongside businesses, residents, young people and community groups across the town.

A big thank you to everyone who’s taken the time to share ideas along the way, whether that’s through surveys, coming along to a drop in sessions or sending across thoughts by email.

A lot of what’s in the submission has come directly from those conversations, as well as the great input we’ve had from people locally.

The focus throughout has simply been to listen and understand what’s already happening in our town and what people want to see more of.

That’s already helping to build a clearer, shared direction and bringing people together around what Newcastle-under-Lyme is and what it could be: a town that’s creative, independent and full of people who make things happen.

There’s a strong sense of pride in Newcastle, but also a real appetite to do more, try new things and build on what’s already happening.

Thanks again to everyone who’s been part of it so far.



Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council New Vic Theatre Appetite New Vic BorderlinesStoke Creates Keele University University of Staffordshire Newcastle College Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Support Staffordshire Partners in Creative Learning (PiCL)