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South Shields Town Hall

More complaints made against councillors as formal probes launched

Roads closed following morning Westerhope fire at Westerhope commercial property

Shocking stats show reckless people are starting more fires on purpose

The scheme from Avant Homes proposed demolishing remaining buildings on the 6.3-hectare site to bring forward 202 homes, with 18 apartments and 184 houses proposed

Locals shocked at bid for 202 homes and they fear horrendous effects

South Tyneside Council Leader Cllr Tracey Dixon and Chief Executive Jonathan Tew

New ways of tackling child poverty as borough gets unwanted title

Plans for a care home operating 'brain injury rehabilitation service' at vacant site off Brockley Terrace in Boldon Colliery have been decided

Disused and neglected land to get new lease of life

A three point plan is in place to carry out restoration works at St Bede’s Well which is situated in Campbell Park

Work planned to save one of Tyneside's oldest relics

South Tyneside Council has approved next year’s budget from the Labour administration

New council tax bills set as spending plans and £13.1m cuts laid out

Electric motorbikes are a problem across the country, including in East Lothian where this one was seized by police

Police slam totally unacceptable electric motorbikes but woes continue

South Tyneside Council bosses have said the large containers and bins located in the Monkton Stadium car park are to be removed

Major update as car park's recycling banks left in disgusting state

Council chiefs in South Tyneside saw more than 200 homeless applications in December alone

Stark figures show scale of homelessness - and how it's being tackled

Councillors heard the presence of enforcement officers around schools is “not always welcomed"

The major problem of inconsiderate parkers and traffic warden abuse

Off-road bikes are often seized by Northumbria Police

Off-road bike terror: fresh calls for parents to control their kids

Ken Dawes bravely shared details of his own experience with cancer as part of calls to install sanitary bins in male toilets

I've had cancer and I'm embarrassed when loos don't have proper bins

Concerns have been raised over the “serious damaging impacts” of gambling

Gambling having 'serious damaging impacts' on lives of locals

The new protocol means housing and children’s services will work together to make sure the right homes and support are available to those leaving care, as well as to prevent homelessness

New plan of action to make sure vulnerable youngsters get best support

South Tyneside Council is calling on the government to abolish the two-child benefit cap

Calls to scrap 'disgusting and cruel rule inflicting harm on families'

South Tyneside Council leader, Cllr Tracey Dixon, outside South Shields Post Office in King Street.

Fresh calls to save post office as concerns over town's future shared

Councillors have unanimously backed calls to retain South Shields post office and oppose its proposed closure.

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The local council tax reduction scheme gives a council tax discount to eligible households who are on lower incomes in South Tyneside.

Decision on future of scheme that helps 18,000 homes with council tax

South Tyneside councillors Andrew Guy, left, and Jim Yare, right, have quit the Green Party

Green Party councillors quit over 'toxic and underhand behaviour'

Officers from South Tyneside Council’s housing services team stated 2023/24 was a “challenging year”

'Really challenging' time for council housing - but there is hope

South Tyneside has the highest rate of domestic abuse in the Northumbria Police force area

The huge domestic abuse challenge facing South Tyneside

South Shields Town Hall

Town hall chiefs warning of big overspend - and here's what they'll do

A decision has been made on a permanent ‘SEND additional resource base’ at West Boldon Primary School

Primary gets go-ahead for permanent changes as new school delayed

Concerns were raised by members of the public attending over a lack of funding being put into Hebburn

Vow to help save town centre despite death knell for UK high streets

Cllr Jim Foreman, lead member for housing and community safety, left, has told of changes to council houses in South Tyneside

Council housing major shake-up complete - and why it's a good thing

South Tyneside Council has vowed to minimise homelessness as much as it can

Big promise to tackle homelessness as leaders discuss families' trauma

South Shields Town Hall.

Review into special responsibility allowances to take place in 2025

South Shields Town Hall.

Council chiefs to review community area forums following feedback

Council chiefs are to review community area forums following feedback from residents to ensure they are “fit for purpose”.

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South Shields Town Hall.

South Tyneside homelessness strategy update

South Shields Town Hall.

Concerns raised over young people missing school due to mental heath

South Tyneside Recycling Village, Middlefields, South Shields.

Decision date set on call to 'reconfigure' Shields' recycling depot

The motion will go before South Tyneside Council on Thursday.

Motion for winter fuel payment policy reversal debated

Councillors have appointed 10 ‘independent representatives’ to council scrutiny committees to help "enhance accountability, transparency and informed decision-making".

Council appoints six 'independent' reps to scrutinise decisions

Councillors call for clampdown on irresponsible dog ownership

South Shields Town Hall.

Council bosses reinforce commitment to save people from modern slavery

South Shields Town Hall.

A blueprint for future development in South Tyneside has been rejected

Council chiefs have outlined their "key priorities for tackling crime and disorder" in South Tyneside, although concerns have been raised over a rise in incidents compared to previous data.

Plans revealed to tackle 'crime and disorder' in South Tyneside

Councillors in South Tyneside have agreed to write to government chiefs to call for an independent review of water companies and a dedicated coastal minister to be put in place.

'Great concern' - Call for action over South Tyneside sea pollution

South Shields Town Hall.

South Tyneside councillor under fire following climate change comments

A petition to prevent houses being built on green belt land in Fellgate has been submitted to South Tyneside Council.

Petition to save Fellgate Green Belt is submitted to councillors

South Shields Town Hall.

Council spent more than £18,000 on hospitality events last year

South Shields Town Hall.

Councillors delay making decision to allow boats to use pontoon

Riverside Park, in Hebburn.

Concerns raised over nuisance off-road bikes in a Hebburn park

Emergency service staff outside the new Hebburn Tri Station.

South Tyneside Councillors heap praise on new Tri-Station

South Shields Town Hall.

Candidates announced for the Primrose ward by-election

South Shields Town Hall.

More than 300 illegal vapes seized in South Tyneside

South Shields Town Hall

Council gives the green light to 25 highways maintenance projects

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