Tracey Dixon

Tracey Dixon, the outgoing leader of South Tyneside Council, has said that "democracy has told a tale" at the 2026 local elections.

Leader’s response as Labour loses control of South Tyneside Council

Reform UK are celebrating following success at the 2026 local elections in South Tyneside.

‘We’ve now got to deliver’ - Reform’s message to borough residents

Tracey Dixon, the leader of South Tyneside Council, has lost her seat in the Whitburn and Marsden ward.

South Tyneside Council leader loses her seat in the local election

South Tyneside Council Leader, Cllr Tracey Dixon and Lead Member for Culture, Leisure and the Visitor Economy, Cllr Judith Taylor, with representatives of South Tyneside Football Club and South Shields Velo Cycling Group.

New community facilities officially open at a seafront sports ground

Year 6 pupils at Toner Avenue Primary School wearing their World Book Day t-shirts.

We let our pupils design their own World Book Day outfits to cut costs

Council backs the Best of South Tyneside Awards 2026

South Shields Town Hall.

Council leader ‘welcomes’ steps taken in the Autumn Budget

Cllr Tracey Dixon, Leader of South Tyneside Council, Neil Kennedy, Regional Managing Director for Robertson Construction North East and Foster Innes, Head of Construction at Karbon Homes.

Steel signing marks major milestone for Hebburn’s new Extra Care scheme

A steel signing ceremony has taken place at a new Extra Care scheme, in Hebburn. From left: Cllr Tracey Dixon, Leader of South Tyneside Council, Neil Kennedy, Regional Managing Director for Robertson Construction North East and Foster Innes, Head of Construction at Karbon Homes.

Major milestone for new Extra Care scheme as steel signing takes place

Labour’s Councillor Tracey Dixon, council leader, stressed they will carry out measures to try to tackle “fake news” and ensure facts are portrayed accurately

How the borough is tackling fake news and the spread of misinformation

The former BT Business Centre, on One Harton Quay, in South Shields.

Council leader hails ‘landmark’ building being brought back into use

Pride in South Tyneside is returning to the borough this July.

Month-long Pride celebrations set to get underway in South Tyneside

Leader to remain in role as Labour loses majority on Council

South Tyneside Council Leader Cllr Tracey Dixon and Chief Executive Jonathan Tew

New ways of tackling child poverty as borough gets unwanted title

Save the Fellgate Greenbelt campaigners at South Shields Town Hall ahead of meeting on Local Plan on February 27.

Campaigner reacts to South Tyneside's Local Plan being rejected again

Leader of South Tyneside Council, Councillor Tracey Dixon.

I am proud to call South Tyneside home, it's the people who make it
Ahead of the Best Of South Tyneside Awards, Leader of South Tyneside Council, Councillor Tracey Dixon has opened up about why she loves our corner of the North East.
Jason Button

From left: George Clark, Vice Chair of Tyne Coast College; Dr Lindsey Whiterod CBE, Chief Executive South Tyneside College; Paul Macking, Chairman of PMC Ltd; Cllr Tracey Dixon, Leader of South Tyneside Council; Andrew Dawson, Managing Director at Castle; Tony Lister, Co-Founder and CEO at Castle and Dr Malcolm Grady, Chair of Governors.

South Tyneside College relocation plans take major step forward

South Tyneside has held a special service to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

South Tyneside marks Holocaust Memorial Day with a special service

South Shields Town Hall.

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

South Shields Town Hall.

Review into special responsibility allowances to take place in 2025

Leader of South Tyneside Council, Councillor Tracey Dixon.

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

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

South Shields Town Hall.

South Tyneside Council votes against Winter Fuel Payment challenge

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

Historic seafront sports ground set for £375,000 upgrade

From left: Lilian Hamilton, Cllr Tracey Dixon, Amy Teasdale, Marcy-Clare Lennon, Christopher Lennon and Ollie Lennon.

Tenants given keys to carbon-cutting council homes in South Tyneside

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

Councillors have appointed 10 ‘independent representatives’ to council scrutiny committees to help "enhance accountability, transparency and informed decision-making".

Council appoints six 'independent' reps to scrutinise decisions
Councillors have approved appointing 10 ‘independent representatives’ to council scrutiny committees to help “enhance accountability, transparency and informed decision-making”.
Nic Marko

South Shields Town Hall.

A blueprint for future development in South Tyneside has been rejected

South Shields Town Hall.

Council backs calls for funding to fix ‘broken’ council housing system

Community leaders have joined forces in South Shields to show strength and unity following recent unrest across the North East and wider country.

Community leaders unite following country-wide disorder and protests

A defibrillator has been installed by Nexus at the South Shields Transport Interchange. The life-saving device has also been registered on the National Defibrillator Network.

Defibrillator installed at South Shields Transport Interchange

Council chiefs have outlined their "key priorities for tackling crime and disorder" in South Tyneside, although concerns have been raised over a rise in incidents compared to previous data.

Plans revealed to tackle 'crime and disorder' in South Tyneside

Cllr Tracey Dixon, South Tyneside Council Leader (front left), with her Cabinet members at South Shields Town Hall. Photo: South Tyneside Council.

Council reveals new-look cabinet following the 2024 local elections

Cllr Paul Milburn has announced his retirement from South Tyneside Council.

South Tyneside councillor announces retirement due to health reasons

Cllr Tracey Dixon, the leader of South Tyneside Council, has called on the Labour Party to "restart" in the borough following a heavy election defeat.

Council leader reacts following disastrous local elections

South Tyneside Council Local Election Candidates 2024 for the Whitburn and Marsden ward, from left: Tracey Dixon and Edward Littley.

Meet the candidates standing in the Whitburn and Marsden ward

Leader of South Tyneside Council, Councillor Tracey Dixon (left) with Director of Technology and Transformation at Port of Tyne, Dr Jo North.

Port of Tyne awarded £1m 5G contract to enable 'smart port' operations

South Shields Town Hall.

South Tyneside Council housing stock to be brought back 'in-house'

Former council leader Iain Malcolm

Committee to review probe into former Council leader's credit card use

The Ocean Road Community Centre has secured more than £2million worth of funding from the Youth Investment Fund. Photo: National World.

New youth centre set to open following investment of more than £2m

A full bin waiting to be emptied on South Tyneside as collections are once again disrupted by strike action.

Council take aim at unions as South Tyneside hit with fresh bin strike

South Shields Town Hall.

Councillors approve 2024/25 spending plans including council tax hike

Councillor John McCabe, the Mayor of South Tyneside (centre), with South Tyneside Council Chief Executive Jonathan Tew, Jarrow MP Kate Osbourne, South Shields MP Emma Lewell-Buck and Council Leader, Councillor Tracey Dixon. Photo: South Tyneside Council.

South Tyneside marks Holocaust Memorial Day with moving service

Avant Homes is proposing to build 260 new homes at the site of South Tyneside College.

Councillors approve plans to build 260 new homes despite objections

Plans to relocate South Tyneside College have been approved.

Plans to relocate South Tyneside College get given the green light

Angela Boyack, 59, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene of the collision. Photo: Other 3rd Party.

South Tyneside Council bosses pay tribute to a crash victim

A CGI of how a redeveloped Customs House could look. Photo: South Tyneside Council.

South Shields and Riverside regeneration plans boosted by £20m funding

South Shields Town Hall.

'Historic' devolution deal moves a step closer

Independent councillors call for Ofsted reassurance and action

Jason Donovan was due to play Bents Park, in South Shields, on Sunday, July 16. Photo: Other 3rd Party.

Cancelled Jason Donovan Sunday Concert rescheduled for 2024

South Shields Town Hall.

'Significant step' towards a new devolution deal in the North East

Council leader Cllr Tracey Dixon (large image) with (Left to right) TOP: Cllr Audrey Huntley, Cllr Ruth Berkley, Cllr Adam Ellison MIDDLE: Cllr Margaret Meling, Cllr Joanne Bell, Cllr Jim Foreman BOTTOM: Cllr Ernest Gibson, Cllr Jane Carter, Cllr Paul Dean

New-look ruling cabinet and 'member champions' revealed

South Shields Town Hall

Council rated 'inadequate' for children's services

Image of how a reimagined Fowler Street in South Shields could look.

Readers comment on how South Shields could look following regeneration update

South Shields Town Hall.

Row over proposed changes to community forums in South Tyneside

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