William Eichler 09 November 2026

Newcastle council backs city-wide push on anti-social behaviour

Newcastle council backs city-wide push on anti-social behaviour image
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Newcastle City Council has backed a motion on tackling anti-social behaviour, after hearing that residents in parts of the city are afraid to leave their homes.

Reform UK presented the motion, saying people in Blakelaw and Cowgate faced serious harm from fires, attacks on emergency workers and the withdrawal of night buses.

Stagecoach pulled services over safety fears after drivers and passengers were attacked.

The Green Party amended the motion to cover the whole city, with Cllr Matt Williams saying similar problems were widespread, according to the BBC.

The Greens also questioned Reform's national plans for public spending cuts alongside calls for more local investment.

The cabinet was asked to secure funding for fencing, lighting and youth workers.

Deputy leader Mark Mitchell, of the Liberal Democrats, said the council had appointed a youth services cabinet member and invested in youth provision over the summer.

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