The current Elected Mayor
The current Elected mayor of North Tyneside is
Karen Clark
Karen Clark was announced as the Elected Mayor of North Tyneside on 2 May 2025.
Karen is proud to have been born, brought up and raised her own family here in North Tyneside, her children and grandchildren live in North Tyneside and attend local schools.
Role
The role of the Elected Mayor is to :
- be the Authority’s principal public spokesperson
- give overall political direction to the Authority
- appoint the Cabinet and Deputy Mayor
- decide on the scheme of delegation for Cabinet functions
- chair meetings of the Cabinet
- represent the Authority on such external executive bodies as the Elected Mayor decides
Priorities
Built on her manifesto pledges, which were shaped by the views of our residents, communities and businesses across the Borough, Karen will focus on tackling the underlying causes of poverty and health inequalities including the following issues:-
- Building neighbourhoods and town centres that are clean, green and safe, and places to be proud of.
- Increasing jobs, skills and work experience opportunities.
- Giving our children and young people the best start in life.
- Delivering more affordable and social housing.
- Working with local people and organisations for a healthier, fairer and better quality of life.
Work will start shortly on a new Council Plan, which will be shaped by listening to residents, businesses, and the voices of North Tyneside’s vibrant communities.
Contact
North Tyneside Council
Quadrant
The Silverlink North
Cobalt Business Park
North Tyneside
NE27 0BY