Europe's tallest observation wheel will be built in Newcastle after the plans were approved.

City councillors met on Friday to decide whether to back or reject plans for the 460ft wheel on Newcastle's Quayside.

Civic centre planning officials had advised that the £100m scheme is approved although there were more than 100 objections received.

Nick Kemp, one of Labour’s key figures at the city council, launched a scathing attack on the development last week – labelling it “environmentally destructive” and accusing the developer of “contempt” for local residents.

Other objections, including traffic concerns and the impact on the city's kittiwake colony, were considered.

However, the scheme was voted through by eight votes to four. A vote on the LED screen that would make up part of the development has been deferred.

It is claimed the Whey Aye and surrounding attractions will bring 800 jobs to Tyneside.

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