Just days left to consult on proposals for new Whitburn Parish Council
A parish council has more power than you might realise.
Residents and business of Whitburn are reminded that a consultation on the possible creation of a parish council there is only open until Monday, September 28.
South Tyneside Council is carrying out a Community Governance Review following a request from Whitburn Neighbourhood Forum to consider creating a new parish council for the Whitburn Neighbourhood Area.
Their views will help shape the council’s draft recommendations. The consultation is open until 28 September 2026. Whether you’re a resident, business owner or part of a local community group in the Whitburn Forum area, this is your opportunity to have your say on how Whitburn could be represented in the future.
Parish councils are given budgets, have some tax raising powers, run certain local services, have a right to be consulted on public enquiries into major planning applications, maintain public buildings and amenities, pass some byelaws.
Members are elected every four years.
For more information, visit www.southtyneside.gov.uk/HaveYourSay.