Could your business benefit from some extra footfall?

Could your business benefit from some extra footfall?

Newcastle-under-Lyme Markets and Cannonball Records held a Record Fair on The Stones in the historic Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre on Sunday 26 July 2020. Every one of the 45 stalls was taken by visiting traders from across the United Kingdom selling musical...
Great news for businesses in Pepper Street

Great news for businesses in Pepper Street

Business in Pepper Street, Newcastle under Lyme will hopefully soon see welcomed trade returning after successfully closing the street to to vehicles – allowing access only for pedestrians. It will allow businesses such as The Lymestone Vaults and Wellers to make use...
Children’s Colouring Competition

Children’s Colouring Competition

Would you like to win your family £100 worth of leisure or hospitality vouchers?? To enter, simply download our competition sheet to artistically share a moment of your lock down experience.  You can also pick a paper copy up from Wilkos or Jubillee 2. Download your...
Latest Government Advice – including face coverings

Latest Government Advice – including face coverings

1) Updated face coverings guidance Face coverings must be worn in additional enclosed public spaces from 24 July in England, as the government takes further steps to help curb the spread of the virus. As well as shops and supermarkets, face coverings must be worn in...
Promote your business and products for FREE

Promote your business and products for FREE

We Get A Deal is supporting local businesses during the COVID-19 CRISIS by waiving their selling fees for the remainder of 2020. We Get A Deal is an online local platform similar to groupon or etsy that lists deals and offers from local businesses and promotes them to...
Government announces gyms and pools to reopen safely

Government announces gyms and pools to reopen safely

Indoor gyms, swimming pools and sports facilities to reopen from 25 July, ensuring millions of people can get back into more sport and fitness activities. The guidance, published by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, has been compiled with input...
Is your business ‘Good to Go’

Is your business ‘Good to Go’

You can now apply for a free UK-wide industry standard and consumer mark to reassure your customers that your business adheres to Government and public health guidance. To support you as you work towards re-opening and welcoming customers, the ‘We’re Good To Go’...
Three servings of Market Fun for your diary!

Three servings of Market Fun for your diary!

Continental Street Market returns to Newcastle-under-Lyme https://www.facebook.com/events/314783859688910/ Visiting Continental Street Traders will be serving-up tastes from the Continent – A feast for the eyes and the taste buds is coming to...
Eat Out to Help Out!

Eat Out to Help Out!

09 July 2020 You can register for the scheme from 13 July 2020. You can use the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme to offer a discount to diners and encourage them to eat at your restaurant. You can use the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme: all day, every Monday, Tuesday and...
New Measures announced

New Measures announced

09th July 2020  The Chancellor also announced other measures, including: the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme – during August, diners can get 50% off Monday to Wednesday on meals and non-alcoholic drinks, up to £10 per person, when eating at participating restaurants, bars,...
Job Retention Bonus Scheme announced

Job Retention Bonus Scheme announced

09 Jul 2020 The Chancellor has announced the introduction of the Job Retention Bonus. This is a one-off payment of £1,000 to employers that have used the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) for each furloughed employee who remains continuously employed until 31‌‌‌...
Trading Businesses In NuL

Trading Businesses In NuL

The information below was correct as of 16th April 2020 – we are actively engaging with businesses to support and confirm their trading status and will update this page when information is available.   BANKS / SERVICES Barclays Open Mon-Fri – 9.30am – 2pm...
Coronavirus – Advice and Info

Coronavirus – Advice and Info

Coronavirus Retail Factsheet V3.0 Empty Commercial Premises Advice Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new strain of coronavirus first identified in Wuhan City, China in December 2019. As the situation in the UK evolves, we recommend that you stay informed by reading the...
Exciting new event planned for NUL this April….

Exciting new event planned for NUL this April….

‘A TIME-TRAVELLERS HOMECOMING’ H.G. WELLS FESTIVAL COMES TO NEWCASTLE-UNDER LYME Fans of H.G. Wells and his fantastical science fiction will have something really special to look forward to in April, as the very first North Staffordshire H.G. Wells festival will be...
NBC -shakes up Parking Permit Scheme

NBC -shakes up Parking Permit Scheme

5 March 2020 IMPROVEMENTS TO PARKING PERMIT SCHEME The Borough Council is shaking up its parking permit scheme to make it easier to understand and cheaper for drivers to use. It is doing away with current arrangements which involve offering motorists a range of...
Local Business Branches Out….

Local Business Branches Out….

Open House Newcastle under Lyme is operated by the CV group of businesses which incorporates CV Recruitment and CV Estates, having over 30 years of customer service experience, including fifteen years building a successful Recruitment Agency.   As Directors...
Boards set up to Lead Transformation of Towns

Boards set up to Lead Transformation of Towns

Ambitious plans to unlock millions of pounds of Government money to invest into Newcastle and Kidsgrove are moving forward. Two new boards have now been set up to develop proposals for “Town Deals” which Ministers say will be supported by a £3.6 billion fund. The...
Days of Action planned for NUL Town Centre

Days of Action planned for NUL Town Centre

Similar to last year there are 2 days of action planned for Newcastle under Lyme Town centre The dates will be the 5th/6th February and during this time you can expect to see various partners on the town including Police, and the Partnerships Team from Newcastle...
Your Friday Farmers Market is BACK!!

Your Friday Farmers Market is BACK!!

The Return of the Friday Farmer’s Market Returning for the first time in 2020 is our ever popular Friday Farmer’s Market. They’ll be alongside the Guildhall in their new stall location from 8am on Friday, 17 January . Also there are the General...
Thousands turn out for NUL Christmas Lights Event

Thousands turn out for NUL Christmas Lights Event

Thousands brave the cold to see Newcastle Christmas lights switched on in a day of festive fun Thousands of people braved the cold to attend a festive day of fun in Newcastle – and to see the town’s Christmas lights being switched on. There was plenty of...
NSCG College Rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted

NSCG College Rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted

  NEWS RELEASE Media opportunity:  NSCG Principal & Chief Executive, Karen Dobson will be available for interview on Friday 15 November between 12 noon and 5pm and Monday 18 November between 9am and 5pm.  To arrange an interview, please contact Joanne Wilson...
More people living and working in our town….

More people living and working in our town….

Download the PDF here – Experience Newcastle Newsletter Oct 2019 The BID are working with partners on an extensive programme of growth for the town. BID Chairman Eddie Leligdowicz is a member of the Town Centre Leaders Group and BID Manager, Amy Williams is part...
Another regeneration boost for Newcastle

Another regeneration boost for Newcastle

Newcastle-under-Lyme has been chosen to work with the Government to develop regeneration plans which could unlock millions of pounds of investment. It is among 100 places which have been invited to develop proposals for “Town Deals” which Ministers say will be...
NUL Gets ready to celebrate Purple Flag Month

NUL Gets ready to celebrate Purple Flag Month

      PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY TO CELEBRATE DURING PURPLE FLAG MONTH FLYING THE PURPLE FLAG Newcastle under Lyme will be taking part in the official annual celebration of the Purple Flag programme, which recognises excellence in the management of the evening and...
Newcastle strikes gold for 18th year in a row!

Newcastle strikes gold for 18th year in a row!

Bloomin’ marvellous! Newcastle-under-Lyme has scooped a gold award for the 18th consecutive year in the Heart of England in Bloom awards. Newcastle in Bloom – which receives funding from Newcastle Business Improvement District (BID) to support its...
Newcastle in line for multi-million town centre boost

Newcastle in line for multi-million town centre boost

Newcastle-under-Lyme is to benefit from a share of a £1 billion fund to revitalise the nation’s high streets. The Borough Council has progressed to the next stage of the Future High Streets Fund, a hugely competitive scheme designed to make sure town centres remain...
Appetite expands into Newcastle

Appetite expands into Newcastle

The Appetite arts project has been awarded a grant of £1.75 million to expand its work into Newcastle. Appetite has been running in Stoke-on-Trent since 2013, and has seen 460,000 people get involved in a programme of events in the city’s parks, town centres, markets...
Another regeneration boost for Newcastle

BID set to fund major upgrade for town centre CCTV

Plans have been drawn up to renew CCTV provision in Newcastle town centre, with half of the project’s funding coming from Newcastle-under-Lyme Business Improvement District (BID). The BID has been working closely with Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council on this...
Triple Olympic champion to star in Newcastle pro cycle race

Triple Olympic champion to star in Newcastle pro cycle race

Triple Olympic gold medallist Ed Clancy OBE will be on the starting line for the Newcastle Grand Prix pro cycle race, the headline event of the Staffordshire Cycling Festival on Sunday 11 August in Newcastle town centre. Ed Clancy won gold with Team GB in the cycling...
More people living and working in our town….

New lighting on the way for part of Newcastle town centre

An area of Newcastle town centre that has been in the dark at night is to be illuminated with new and improved lighting. Newcastle Business Improvement District is funding the lighting for part of Market Lane, as well as Staffordshire Commissioner’s Proceeds of Crime...
Another regeneration boost for Newcastle

Meeting room for hire at the Guildhall

A meeting room – as well as customer service desks, the foyer and reception area – are available to hire at Newcastle-under-Lyme’s historic Guildhall for local businesses, charities and community groups. The landmark building – which dates back to the...
More people living and working in our town….

Newcastle BID welcomes new board member

Newcastle-under-Lyme Business Improvement District (BID) is delighted to welcome a new member to its board. Nigel Davies (pictured) – owner of Boss and Sons gents’ hairdressers in Fogg Street – will be working with other board members and the BID management team to...

Vibrant Newcastle town centre lands Purple Flag for night-time offer

  Newcastle town centre is a vibrant and safe place to visit for a great night out, according to a prestigious award scheme. The town centre has been granted the prestigious Purple Flag by the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM) for the fifth year in a...
The Homecoming swings back into town for 2019!

The Homecoming swings back into town for 2019!

Newcastle-under-Lyme Business Improvement District (BID) has been awarded almost £64,000 by Arts Council England to deliver its award-winning celebration of circus for the next two years. The Homecoming brings the magic of contemporary circus into the heart of...

Elite pro cycle race heading for Newcastle town centre

The UK’s finest elite cyclists will be in Newcastle town centre in August as the town stages its first ever professional cycling race. Newcastle Business Improvement District (BID) has teamed up with cycling events specialist RideStaffs to stage the exciting event on...
Appetite expands into Newcastle

Newcastle wins award for national circus celebrations

Newcastle-under-Lyme Business Improvement District (BID) has won a national award for putting the town on the map during this year’s celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the modern circus. The BID won the Place Marketing Award at the 2018 National BID Awards in...
‘A safe, diverse and vibrant place’

‘A safe, diverse and vibrant place’

Newcastle town centre continues to be a safe, diverse and vibrant place to visit at night, a prestigious accreditation scheme has reaffirmed. The town centre has been granted Purple Flag status by the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM) for the fourth...

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