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Newcastle City Council finds no evidence of improper conduct over Newbiggin Hall land sale
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Newcastle City Council has stated that a report found no evidence of inappropriate contact, collusion, or improper conduct regarding the contentious sale of council land at Newbiggin Dene for a Persimmon Homes housing development. Local campaigners and opposition councillors had urged the council and developers to cancel the sale and protect the green corridor as a country park. Council officials have asked Persimmon to consider terminating the transaction due to community concerns while exploring alternative access routes.
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- Newcastle City Council reported no evidence of improper conduct or collusion regarding the sale of land at Newbiggin Dene.
- Locals and Reform councillors had pressured the council to cancel the land sale to Persimmon Homes and designate the area as a country park.
- The council has asked Persimmon to consider entering into a mutual agreement to terminate the transaction due to community concerns.
- Persimmon's planning application for a 239-home estate remains live, with the developer stating public open spaces and rights of way would be maintained.