South Tyneside Council

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

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

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

From left: Cllr Ruth Berkley, Lead Member for Adults, Health and Independence; Tom Hall, Director of Public Health, and Cllr Angela Lamonte, Domestic Abuse Champion, at the launch of the expanded Restart service.

South Tyneside Council set to take action on tackling domestic abuse

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

Restaurant extension planned at The Dunes on South Shields seafront

A Boldon mum has spoken of her despair after her house "constantly floods" due to repair works.

Mum's nightmare as house is 'constantly flooded' due to repairs

South Shields Town Hall.

Council admits it is at risk of not meeting its net zero targets

King Street, pictured on March 25, just after Government lockdown rules were announced, allowing people to only leave the house to buy essentials and exercise once a day.

South Shields town centre sees reduction in anti-social behaviour

New bus service to link South Shields town centre to popular beach

The former Biffa Unit, on the Simonside Industrial Estate.

Decision expected on plans for a former waste management site

Kim McGuinness.

Mayor announces multi-million pound package to tackle child poverty

Council helps to deliver the ‘largest ever’ EV charger rollout

Cllr Jim Foreman, Lead Member for Housing and Community Safety, with Cllr Tracey Dixon, Leader of South Tyneside Council.

Council invests over £250,000 to transform bedsits into modern homes
South Tyneside Council has revealed further investment in its council housing portfolio.
Ryan Smith

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

The South Tyneside Winter Parade will be returning to South Shields for 2024.

Christmas in South Tyneside: Light switch-ons, markets, and more

South Shields Town Hall.

Council chiefs to review community area forums following feedback

South Shields Town Hall.

Council to host more Pension Credit advice and support sessions

South Shields Town Hall.

South Tyneside Council: fees to increase

Leader of South Tyneside Council, Councillor Tracey Dixon.

Leader of South Tyneside Council ‘welcomes’ the Labour first Budget

South Shields Town Hall.

South Tyneside homelessness strategy update

Hebburn Family Hub, one several across the borough that have seen more than 50,000 contacts from 8,500 children, young people, parents, and carers, accessing everything from parenting support and infant feeding support to regular classes and activities.

Council leader reveals borough's pre-Budget wish list

From left: Zoey Hawthorne, assistant director of development delivery at Karbon Homes, Neil Kennedy, managing director of Robertson Construction North East and Councillor Ruth Berkley, Lead Member for Adults, Health and Independence at South Tyneside Council.

Work is underway on a brand new £31million Extra Care housing project

On site at Hebburn New Town: Cllr Liz McHugh Lead Member for Children, Families and Social care and Education and Skills at South Tyneside Council; Grant Watson, Construction Manager at Esh; Adam Cockburn, Site Manager at Esh.

Three new South Tyneside children's homes under construction
South Tyneside Council is constructing new children's homes to accommodate local children, offering support and fostering opportunities for those who cannot stay with their birth families.
Liam Kennedy

South Shields Town Hall

South Tyneside Council demands urgent action on housing budget crisis

Leader of South Tyneside Council, Councillor Tracey Dixon is pictured with Yacub Ahmed, of South Tyneside Youth Parliament.

South Tyneside's bold plan to eradicate child poverty

Campaigners are once again pushing for the Pickwick Arms, in Biddick Hall, South Shields, to be either brought back into use or demolished.

Council urged to step in to end running saga over 'eyesore' pub

South Shields Town Hall.

South Tyneside Council votes against Winter Fuel Payment challenge

Hebburn Health Centre site (October, 2024) Credit LDRS

Plans submitted to give ex-Hebburn health centre 'new lease of life'

The Paul Younger Energy Centre, in Hebburn, has been officially opened.

Energy centre dedicated to a Hebburn-born scientist officially opens

Former Masonic Hall, Aln Street, Hebburn (Credit: LDRS)

South Tyneside nursery plans given planning green light

Council approves Hebburn dog grooming business

Shields European Store has been ordered to close by magistrates in South Tyneside.

Shop ordered to close after 14,500 illegal cigarettes are seized

South Tyneside Recycling Village, Middlefields, South Shields.

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

Councillors back campaign to stop street lighting along The Leas

Former Burton building, Ormonde Street, Jarrow Credit Google Maps

Historic South Tyneside site may be converted

South Shields Town Hall.

Council looking to recruit £124k 'director of community operations'

South Shields Town Hall.

Council warns residents of ‘personal alarms and telecare’ scam

Northumbria Police have closed a section of the A194 due to flooding.

Police close road due to flooding caused by torrential rain

Councillor Jane Carter, Labour cabinet member for governance, finance and corporate services, gave a report on South Tyneside Council's budget.

South Tyneside Council predicts massive £7.7million budget hole

Cllr Tracey Dixon, Leader of South Tyneside Council, with Paul Quinn, Contracts Manager for Colloide, at the solar farm in Jarrow. Photo: South Tyneside Council.

A UK-first renewable energy scheme scoops another top award

South Tyneside residents will be able to access Pension Credit advice and support at The Word, in South Shields.

Residents to receive Pension Credit advice and support at The Word

Every new September hygiene rating given to South Tyneside businesses

South Shields Town Hall.

Proposals to make SEND hub at West Boldon Primary School 'permanent’

South Tyneside Council has revealed that Gypsies Green Stadium is set for an upgrade.

Historic seafront sports ground set for £375,000 upgrade

Steve Cram with Everyone Active's Steve Dougal, South Shields Council leader Cllr Tracey Dixon, Red Sky's Stacey Chance, running is Steve with the Trail team, Everyone Active's Ian Bainbridge, Red Sky's Cheryl Gray and Colmans Fish Restaurant owner Richard Ord.

South Shields to play host to ‘Tidal Trails’ running event next summer

Former Alexandra Hotel site in Jarrow.

Plans to turn former Jarrow hotel into HMO submitted

Both grey household and blue recycling bin collections will restart in the borough from Tuesday, February 27. Photo: South Tyneside Council.

Bin collections to return to normal following strike disruption

Tyneside 'Urban art sites' to be used in efforts to tackle graffiti

Lorna Beston and her six-year-old son Archie. Lorna is spoken out against South Tyneside Council's proposed changes to the SEND Home to School Transport scheme.

Mum’s anger over proposed changes to SEND school transport

Fresh and South Tyneside Council are supporting Stoptober.

Stop smoking for Stoptober and you’re five times more likely to stop for good

Tributes paid to a former Mayor of South Tyneside who died, aged 86

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