It is investigating the possibilities of selling the site, entering into a partnership with one of the city's universities or transferring management responsibilities to a third party.

BBC: Newcastle City Hall: petition launched to protect venue

The council is investigating the possibilities of selling the site, entering into a partnership with one of the city's universities or transferring management responsibilities to a third party.

BBC: Petition to save Newcastle City Hall signed by 11,000

The cross-party Public Accounts Committee says transferring costs of major projects between budgets makes it impossible to assess value for money.

BBC: Defence spending 'masked' by MoD