Politics

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 Shields Town Hall.

Council to adopt Joint Housing Protocol for youngsters leaving care

South Shields Town Hall.

Insight on Council’s performance to be presented in an Annual Report

South Shields Town Hall.

Council to consider continuing Council Tax support package

All Saints Church Hall at 3 Sunderland Road in Cleadon Village can be turned into a cafe and bar

Church hall to get new lease of life with café and cocktail bar

3D view of how new student flats development at Ocean Road, South Shields, could look

First look at major new town centre development

The site which has been proposed for a 'container café' development in South Shields.

Revised plans for container café near South Shields Ferry Landing

‘The UK must move fast’ - MP backs harnessing AI for defence strategy

Emma Lewell-Buck has highlighted the issues with South Shields' public transport and roads in the House of Commons.

Transport Secretary to hold a meeting over transport and road issues

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

The huge domestic abuse challenge facing South Tyneside

Apartment block proposed at 'eyesore' site on the corner of Lawe Road and Ocean Road in South Shields

Eyesore site sat rotting for years could finally get new lease of life

South Shields Town Hall

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

Kate Osborne, MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East, has hit out at McDonald's over alleged workplace abuse against young workers.

Kate Osborne hits out at McDonald’s over workplace abuse claims

South Shields Town Hall.

Council is working to expand its free school meals provision

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
Plans to make a special educational needs hub at a South Tyneside primary school “permanent” have been given the go-ahead by leading councillors.
Nic Marko

There are plans to convert the Annie McCarthy's pub site in South Shields into house in multiple occupation (HMO)

Developers table housing plan for old town centre pub

Plans for apartment block at former police station site, 187 Sunderland Road, South Shields

Ugly and boarded-up police station could finally get new use

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

South Shields Town Hall.

Council announces financial support for the borough’s pensioners

South Tyneside Council launched a search for a new ‘director of community operations’ for the borough with a salary of £124,558.

Council's new 'director of community operations' with £124k salary

More than half of sunbed salons in South Tyneside failed a Trading Standards equipment test

Shock as majority of tanning shop sunbeds fail key safety tests

North East Mayor pledges to "dent" waiting times for council homes

The ground flor of the former HSBC bank at Fowler Street, South Shields, could become part of a house in multiple occupation

Rethink over new use for empty high street bank

A decision will soon be made on a permanent ‘SEND additional resource base’ at West Boldon Primary School

Bid for permanent changes at primary school as new facility delayed

Solar panels can be installed on St. Nicholas Vicarage, Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside

Decision made on solar panels that could harm historic building

Old buildings at Bow Meadows Farm in East Boldon can be turned into a home, councillors have decided

'Noise and odour nuisance' fears as old farm buildings become home
Councillors have approved plans for the conversion of former farm buildings into a family home, despite concerns about impacts on the Green Belt.
Chris Binding

The bill could mean big changes for schools and families who home school alike

What parents need to know about Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Feller UK said it is a world leader in design and manufacture of international power cables and cord sets and has four manufacturing locations across the world, including South Shields

World-leading business is expanding - hopes new jobs could be created

The first new Tyne and Wear Metro train in service at Pelaw. Photo: Nexus. Free to reuse for all LDR partners.

First of new Metro fleet enters service

West Boldon Substation, South Tyneside. Picture: Google Maps

Huge battery energy storage system approved at appeal

The Jolly Steward pub site, South Shields. Credit: Google Maps

Once-popular pub to become shop after plans approved

73 Fowler Street, South Shields. Credit: Google StreetView

More flats approved for Fowler Street

Kate Osborne has hosted a parliamentary reception with Cats Protection to highlight animal welfare issues to other MPs.

Kate Osborne hosts event for MPs to highlight animal welfare issues

South Shields Town Hall.

South Tyneside looks set for a new political map

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

Campaigners for 'dignity in dying' hold a demonstration outside the Houses of Parliament (Picture: Justin Tallis)

How every North East MP voted on the Assisted Dying Bill

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

Big promise to tackle homelessness as leaders discuss families' trauma

Plans approved for relocated highways depot for South Tyneside Council

Demolition bid submitted for locally listed Harton Hall Cottages

The plans were refused over obesity and road safety concerns.

Plans refused for 'commercial catering unit' in Jarrow

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

Council chief's call to save Post Office services

The former Biffa Unit, on the Simonside Industrial Estate.

Councillors approve plans to convert former waste management site

South Tyneside District Hospital.

Plans approved to demolish former Bede Wing at South Tyneside Hospital

A petition calling a general election has been signed by over 1 million people. Pictured: Keir Starmer. Photo: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

How online petitions work and what happens at a million signatures

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

Plans submitted for brain injury rehabilitation care home

Plans have been submitted for a restaurant extension at The Dunes, in South Shields.

Restaurant extension planned at The Dunes on South Shields seafront

From left, Brunswick PACT chairman Brian Roberts, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and policing minister Dame Diana Johnson at the Home Office discussing the NationalWorld campaign Silent Crime on November 21, 2024

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper pledges action on Silent Crime

The former Biffa Unit, on the Simonside Industrial Estate.

Decision expected on plans for a former waste management site

Dean Terrace, in South Shields. Plans for a large HMO in the street have been rejected by South Tyneside Council.

Plans refused for large HMO over parking and highway safety concerns

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

South Tyneside's MPs have met with the Education Secretary for an update on the Government's mission to provide children with the best start in life.

MPs given update on the Government’s education message

South Shields Town Hall.

South Tyneside Council: fees to increase

Here's what has been announced for education in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget

Budget day: What has been announced for schools and education?

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