Councillors

Council back calls for "proactive enforcement" to prevent under-18s vaping Nic Marko

A CGI of how the Hebburn Extra Care scheme could look. Photo: Other 3rd Party.

Multi-million pound Extra Care scheme in Hebburn gets the green light Ryan Smith

The first seafront market will take place at the Sandhaven Amphitheatre, in South Shields, on Sunday, September 3. Photo: Google Maps.

First seafront market set to take place at Sandhaven Amphitheatre Ryan Smith

Aerial image of IAMP site. Picture: Google Maps.

Plans approved for next phase of International Advanced Manufacturing Park Chris Binding

Firefighter At Night (Tyne and Wear FRS stock pic)

Preparations ahead of Bonfire Night concerns in South Tyneside Nic Marko

South Shields Town Hall.

Residents invited to have their say on ward boundaries Ryan Smith

Buzzers Bar, Victoria Road, South Shields. Picture: Google Maps.

Decision day for apartments at ex-sports bar in South Shields

Concerns over impact of vaping among young people in South Tyneside Nic Marko

'Our democracy is precious, for some people casting their vote is the only time they feel able to exercise their views – but it shouldn’t be this way, though’.

EMMA LEWELL-BUCK MP: Good public servants who have the honour of being elected s... Emma Lewell-Buck MP

South Shields Town Hall.

Domestic abuse highlighted as a 'key focus' by police in South Tyneside Nic Marko

Important deadlines to be aware of to vote in May elections Chelsie Sewell

Polling station

Everything you need to know about registering to vote in May elections Chelsie Sewell

Voter ID is coming into force for the May local elections.

Local elections: Full list of candidates for every South Tyneside ward Chris Binding

South Tyneside Council

‘Care experienced’ discrimination motion for South Tyneside backed Chris Binding

Sutton Hall on Prince Edward Road, South Shields

Ward surgery to take place this Saturday at Sutton Hall Holly Allton

The budget was approved at a meeting at South Shields Town Hall.

South Tyneside council tax rise and spending plans approved

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority HQ in Washington.

Fire chiefs 'regrettably' approve rise on amount added to council tax bills Nic Marko

Picture c/o Google Streetview

Plans approved for new showroom at Barbour Chris Binding

Nicola Bulley went missing on January 27

Nicola Bulley: Councillors remove contact details over harassment Sam Johnson

Controversial housing plans for Cleadon Lane Industrial Estate have been approved.

Controversial housing approved for site resembling 'dystopian movie' set Chris Binding

Readhead Park.

Councillors storm out of meeting as row over dog exercise area continues Chris Binding

The motion was voted through by councillors.

Call to end 'fire and rehire' tactics used by hostile employers Chris Binding

South Tyneside councillors with WASPI campaigners at South Shields Town Hall.

Fresh call to compensate WASPI women Chris Binding

South Shields Town Hall.

Senior councillors back 20-year vision for 'happy, healthy' South Tyneside Nic Marko

Work is ongoing to tackle scams, bosses have said.

Work to tackle 'Nigerian prince' scams and others in South Tyneside Nic Marko

Regeneration scheme work under way to transform Holborn derelict docklands into a new riverside in development South Shields.

Plans in for next stage of major housing development at Holborn Nic Marko

Chiefs are aiming to gather a true reflection of life for those in dire hardship in South Tyneside.

'Poverty Truth' in South Tyneside Chris Binding

South Shields' Sandhaven Beach

Could South Tyneside's beaches and town centres become smoking-free zones?

South Tyneside has seen a slight fall in fly-tipping offences over the past 12 months.

South Tyneside sees ‘small drop’ in fly-tipping offences Nic Marko

Backing for steps to tackle poverty in South Tyneside amid cost of living crisis.

Backing for steps to tackle poverty in South Tyneside amid cost of living crisis Chris Binding

South Shields Town Hall.

Councillors thrown out of meeting as it descends into bun fight Chris Binding

There are calls for fairer pay.

Disgust over low pay in South Tyneside Chris Binding

Biddick and All Saints Ward Walkabouts Ross Robertson

South Shields Town Hall.

Extra training due for councillors on planning process Chris Binding

South Shields Town Hall

Councillors vote to approve £500 pay rise Chris Binding

Parking problems have proved a headache on the Parkway estate.

Calls to tackle problem parking causing misery for people on estate Lisa Nightingale

Top row: (l-r) Councillors Angela Hamilton, Olive Punch, and Norman Dick.
Middle row (l-r): Councillors Nancy Maxwell, Allan West and Jim Sewell.
Bottom row: (l-r) Councillor Bill Brady, who has sadly passed away, and Peter Boyack.

The councillors stepping down after more than 100 years of service Chris Binding

There are concerns over the issue of childhood obesity in South Tyneside.

Childhood obesity 'a tough nut to crack' in South Tyneside Nic Marko

South Shields Town Hall.

Transport and proper guidance vital to tackling poverty in South Tyneside, meeti... Nic Marko

File picture of a taxi sign

New 'cleaner, greener, safer' taxi policy approved for South Tyneside by senior ... Chris Binding

Councillors heard that work would take place to contact all properties in the borough which are eligible for the £150 tax rebate.

30,000 people in South Tyneside set to miss out on council tax rebate Chris Binding

Council bosses in South Tyneside have promised to help families struggling with heating bills.

Help promised for South Tyneside families struggling with fuel and heating bills Nic Marko

South Shields Town Hall.

Measures to tackle poverty in South Tyneside to go before council chiefs Ross Robertson