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Council is taking real action on climate change

North Tyneside Council is making huge inroads in its ambitious Carbon Net-Zero 2030 projects and has big plans for the coming years.

Together again - communities unite for return of diversity festival

A vibrant event celebrating the diversity of North Tyneside is set to return on Bank Holiday...

North Tyneside marks World Breastfeeding Week

To coincide with World Breastfeeding Week, a partnership that looks after the health and wellbeing of North Tyneside’s residents is launching a strategy to support new parents.

North Tyneside scoops eight Green Flag Awards including a first for ‘really beautiful’ Preston Cemetery

A cemetery described as ‘really beautiful’ by inspectors has become the latest Green Flag award...

Start your adoption journey: Adopt North East to host recruitment events

Regional adoption agency Adopt North East is set to host it’s first in-person recruitment events in two years to encourage more people to adopt.

Ground-breaking new Wallsend community hub officially open

Local leaders gathered to mark the official opening of the ‘Spirit of North Tyneside’ hub, an innovative hub designed to boost the voluntary and community sector in the borough.

ASB operation that received widespread acclaim in Wallsend and Howdon rolled out across North Tyneside

An anti-social behaviour operation that received widespread acclaim after youth disorder...

North Tyneside School unveils permeant tribute to key workers

Pupils at Coquet Park First School in Whitley Bay have paid tribute to the contribution of key workers.

Reflection area opens at Killingworth Lakeside Park

Special community reflection areas open in North Tyneside

With help from the local community, areas of reflection and contemplation have been created by North Tyneside Council and were officially unveiled today (18 July).

 

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Council flicks the switch on final phase of street lighting project

Set to drastically cut the borough’s carbon footprint, North Tyneside Council’s final phase of its ambitious street lighting scheme started this month.

 

Adult learning opportunities on offer in North Tyneside

From apprenticeships to skills for work training, there’s lots of adult learning opportunities on offer in North Tyneside.

Festival of Archaeology set to launch with family fun day at Segedunum

The UK’s biggest annual celebration of archaeology will launch with a free event for families at...

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Housing apprenticeship opportunities go live

North Tyneside Council’s Housing service is looking for its next crop of talent.

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Families invited to sign-up to the annual Stride Out to the Lighthouse event

The free 10K family walk along the beautiful North Tyneside coastline is back for 2022.

Geoff Woodward with homeowners Kate and Chris outside 29 Victoria Avenue in Whitley Bay where the blue plaque for Robert and Isa Jobling has been placed

Blue Plaque tribute for Cullercoats artists

A blue plaque ceremony was held on Friday (24 June) to celebrate local artists Robert and Isa...

Popular festival returns to Wallsend

The popular Wallsend Festival returns next weekend with a free and fun-packed programme.

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Register to vote

Annual canvass 2022

Don’t lose your voice - residents in North Tyneside are urged to look out for their voter registration details from North Tyneside Council.

We salute you - Armed Forces Day in North Tyneside

A celebration event will be held to mark Armed Forces Day in North Tyneside for the first time...

‘Highly effective’ Children’s Services in North Tyneside praised by Ofsted

Our 'Front Door' service has been praised by Ofsted inspectors. 

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North Tyneside enjoys the Queen's jubilee

North Tyneside celebrated the Queen’s platinum jubilee in style, with more than 140 street parties, library events, floral displays, and a spectacular beacon lighting event. 

Council continues progress on council tax energy rebates

Over 70% of residents eligible for a £150 council tax rebate in North Tyneside have already...

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Howay the lasses: North Tyneside school celebrates success at Premier League Primary Stars tournament

Valley Gardens Middle Schools girls football team is celebrating after they claimed second place at the national Premier League Primary Starts tournament. 

Let’s enjoy the Queen’s Jubilee

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is a landmark occasion for our country as Her Majesty celebrates 70 years as monarch.

Ukrainian refugees pictured with North Tyneside staff at a drop in session

Ukrainian refugees access support in North Tyneside

Ukrainian refugees and their host families gathered at North Tyneside Council’s headquarters last week to find out more about the support available to them in the borough.

An artists impression of how Howard Street will look once redeveloped

North Shields Cultural Quarter awarded £1.7m funding

Cabinet members at North Tyneside Council have accepted a grant of £1,650,000 from the North of...

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