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Ian Forster

Stock image of a council tax bill.

South Tyneside households facing 4.95% council tax rise Chris Binding

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

Fresh call to compensate WASPI women Chris Binding

Cllr Ian Forster.

South Tyneside Conservative praises Autumn Statement Ross Robertson

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: New Conservative Party leader and incoming prime minister Rishi Sunak leaves the Conservative Party Headquarters after having been announced as the winner of the Conservative Party leadership contest on October 24, 2022 in London, England. Rishi Sunak was appointed as Conservative leader and the UK's next Prime Minister after he was the only candidate to garner 100-plus votes from Conservative MPs in the contest for the top job. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Rishi Sunak is 'man of competence and compassion', says Conservative councillor Ross Robertson

Ray Spencer, executive director at The Customs House.

Freedom of the Borough approved for key workers and Customs House chief Chris Binding

South Shields Town Hall.

Concerns over ideas 'black hole' as new council rule book approved Chris Binding

Councillor Stan Wildhirt, who has won the Cleadon and East Boldon by-election

Home Conservatives win the Cleadon and East Boldon by-election Ross Robertson

Conservative councillor Ian Forster on election night, shortly after getting voted in

New Conservative councillor offers to work with Green Party against developments Chris Binding