Work completed on 12 new affordable homes
Work to build 12 new affordable council homes in North Shields has been completed.
The...

Council urges residents to sign up for direct debit
North Tyneside Council are encouraging residents to sign up to pay their council tax through a...
Cabinet to hear ambitious council plan progress
Latest research shows that North Tyneside Council’s overarching plan to be a borough that is thriving, family-friendly, caring, secure and green is going from strength to strength.

Council unveils first contemplation area to remember and reflect the pandemic
Two years to the day since the announcement of the first national lockdown, North Tyneside Council unveils its first area for reflection and contemplation.

New investment to raise environmental standards and improve gateways into North Tyneside
North Tyneside Council is putting civic pride at the heart of a new investment plan that will...

Award-winning affordable food scheme launches first North Tyneside Hub in Howdon
The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT) – one of the UK’s leading community food organisations – is bringing its innovative affordable food service to North Tyneside in partnership with North Tyneside Council.

Nexus to invest £3m replacing an ageing North Tyneside Metro bridge
A Metro bridge which serves one of the network’s busiest routes between Newcastle and North...

Safer Parks for Everyone Event
Event details: Wednesday 23rd March, 5pm – 7pm
Richardson Dees...

Climate emergency top priority for local businesses
Our first Climate Emergency Board saw businesses from across the Borough invited to help join the Council in tackling the climate emergency together.

Seafront Sustainable Route update - funding decision due
Ambitious plans to enhance cycling and walking along the North Tyneside coast could receive a...
Jubilee celebrations commence in North Tyneside
As the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year gets underway, North Tyneside Council has planted a tree to...

Celebrating World Social Work Day
Today we're celebrating World Social Work Day and we would like to thank all of our social...

Funding boost set to transform sustainable travel
The North East Joint Transport Committee is set to discuss the approval of over £22 million to deliver major improvements to sustainable transport in North Tyneside.

Segedunum to undergo improvements thanks to £499,000 Arts Council grant
North Tyneside Council has been successful in securing £499,000 of Government funding for a host...

Pioneering Working Well North Tyneside hub launches in North Shields
An exciting new service to support people back into work is launching in North Shields.
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North Tyneside elects a new Young Mayor and Member of Youth Parliament
Young people in North Tyneside have elected their next Young Mayor and Member of UK Youth Parliament.
Hard hats tours on offer at The Exchange
Members of the public are being invited to put on a hard hat and find out more about the...

Supporting the people of Ukraine
North Tyneside has a long-standing history of supporting people who are looking for safety and...

Monkseaton Middle School celebrates Good Ofsted report – with the help of Berta the Bloodhound
A school in North Tyneside has a very special teaching assistant – Berta the Bloodhound.
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Council pours its efforts into reducing plastic bottles
More water fountains have been installed in North Tyneside as the Council continues its fight against single-use plastics.

North Tyneside suffragette to be honoured with a blue plaque on International Women’s Day
A celebrated suffragette who fought for gender equality in the early 20th Century is to be...

North Tyneside Council stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
In a show of support for the people suffering because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we’ll...

Milestone reached in North Shields regeneration
The creation of a modern and convenient transport hub in North Shields has taken a major step...

Joint operation uncovers thousands of illegal cigarettes in North Tyneside
Tens of thousands of pounds worth of illegal cigarettes and rolling tobacco were seized by North Tyneside Council’s Trading Standards team and Northumbria Police in a joint operation.

Council seeks views on licensing policy
Views are being sought on proposed changes to North Tyneside Council’s licensing policy for hackney carriages, private hire vehicles and drivers in the borough.
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