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Newbiggin Hall council land sale 'no improper conduct' found

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A group of more than 30 people looking into the camera with straight faces. Three women are standing at the front holding a homemade sign made out of a strip of cardboard. On the sign are the words: 'Shortcut for developers, deadend for community' with a painting of a road running through the two clauses. There is a mixture of men and women and they are standing in front of Newcastle Civic Centre.

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Newcastle City Council finds no evidence of improper conduct over Newbiggin Hall land sale

Overview

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.

Key points

  • 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.
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