Development

Contributed by Dr Angela Drakakis-Smith As more building sites come on stream within Newcastle and although there appears to be no rapid uptake of these sites, it is important to be aware of any planning applications made for these sites to the Newcastle Borough Council (NBC) especially those in and on the edge of the [...]

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Going Up ?

Contributed by Dr Angela Drakakis-Smith Those who have followed the development of the former Georgia Pacific site opposite to St Giles’s Church along the A34 and next to the former Pomona Inn, might notice that the shell of the new building is now with us.  Whilst the exterior appears better than first thought in terms [...]

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Going Swimmingly

Contributed by Dr Angela Drakakis-Smith   It seems that the public Jubilee Baths are about to be demolished and a new baths and leisure centre built.  The plans are currently on deposit at the Guildhall and on the Borough Council web site. The reality of a new leisure centre arises because the old one needs [...]

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Newsletter May 2009 – Updates

Contributed by Dr A. Drakakis-Smith Gallowstree Lane Even before work on the lights and drains at Silverdale Road junction have been completed, work is beginning on a major reconfiguration of the roundabout and roads at the A525 junction with Gallowstree Lane and Cemetery Road.  Already trees and old hedges have been felled on the roundabout, [...]

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THE CHAIRMAN WRITES – WINTER 2009 NEWSLETTER

Contributed by Jim Worgan Thursday 18th December 2008 was a momentous day for the Borough when the mayor, Councillor John Cope officially opened the Guildhall as a Customer Service Centre. It has been restored to its former glory with many original features preserved. This iconic building was brought in to use on 19th December 2008 [...]

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Georgia Pacific

Georgia Pacific Site (opp. St Giles Church by Sammy Bell’s Pottery) The Society objected to the original application on the following grounds – [i] Height – It was felt that a six storey building on this site would be out of proportion in comparison to all other town centre buildings. [ii] Skyline – Newcastle’s character [...]

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The Georgia Pacific Site

You might have noted several cleared sites around the town centre awaiting development.  The former Georgia Pacific site is one.  An application was made recently to create a supermarket with a five storey hotel above it.   However this appeared to be only part of the application.  A Hilton Hotel was also planned for the site.  [...]

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