Current consultations

If you live in Gateshead, complete our survey about the area you live in, your views on the council, getting involved in the local area and waste and recycling services and you could win a family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) to Vue Cinema - Gateshead - simply complete the survey.

Gateshead Council are seeking to record the Felldyke footpath (click 'More' to view a plan) as a right of way by means of a Definitive Map Modification Order. In order to do this evidence has to be provided and a report submitted to show the historic existence and use of the path. Historic map evidence is available to support the case. However, evidence of historic use of the path is being gathered.

Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of Gateshead proposes to make THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF GATESHEAD (SUNDERLAND ROAD) (NO WAITING AT ANY TIME) TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016

The Council relies on income from charges to help pay for Adult Care and Support Services. We aim to be transparent, consistent and fair when setting charges. We would like your views on three proposed changes to the Charging Policy.

Each year Gateshead Council is required to review our Council Tax Support Scheme which helps people on low incomes pay their Council Tax. The scheme needs to reflect the needs of our community and make it as fair as possible with the funding we have available.

Gateshead Council is consulting on a proposed Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for the retail park at the Metro Centre. This will allow the Council to introduce a range of measures to address antisocial behaviour issues and help improve public spaces in this area.

Gateshead Council is consulting on a proposed Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for the Gateshead borough.  This will allow the Council to introduce a range of measures to address antisocial behaviour issues and help improve public spaces in the area.

Gateshead Council is consulting on a proposed Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for an area of Gateshead, which includes the main town centre. This will allow the Council to introduce a range of measures to address antisocial behaviour issues and help improve public spaces in this area.

Highways England is considering options to improve the A1 between Birtley and Coal House from junctions 65 to 67 by widening it to a 3 lane carriageway and replacing Allerdene Railway Bridge.

We would like your views on the quality and accessibility of open spaces like parks, play areas and nature reserves in Gateshead. The responses we receive will inform preparation of the Council’s policies on the amount, location and type of open spaces that are provided in Gateshead. At the end of the survey you can enter our prize draw with a chance to win a £50 intu Metrocentre voucher.

This consultation presents a range of options for potential changes to Gateshead library service and aims to find out what impact these changes may have on you. The options impact on Crawcrook, Felling, Pelaw, Rowlands Gill and Whickham Libraries and the Mobile Library, however we want views from users of all libraries.   You can complete the questionnaire or you may want to attend one of the consultation sessions in libraries -  check dates for these events in your local library.