The last pub in Lemington, which has been the centre of the community for decades, is set to close.
A new programme of council housing will be built in Newcastle, including on Trevelyan Drive.
Bus operator Arriva has reached agreement with the Great Park developers to run a new look service.
Residents have moved into their new bungalows in Throckley - the first council homes to be built in Newcastle for more than 20 years.
All Gurkha veterans who retired before 1997 with at least four years' service will be allowed to settle in the UK.
Work on completing the redevelopment of West Denton Shopping Centre is going ahead as planned.
Newcastle East Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesman Greg Stone has warned of the impact of further "stealth cuts" to key Government regeneration budgets covering Newcastle.