Council and partners launch new campaign with appeal to residents
A new campaign is asking residents to join the council and its partners in making a promise to...
Region's Directors of Public Health consider AstraZeneca vaccine safe and effective
The region’s Directors of Public Health reassure people that they consider the AstraZeneca...
Statement from Elected Mayor Norma Redfearn CBE
We share in the country’s grief, shock and anger at the death of Sarah Everard and we send our deepest sympathies to her loved ones.
Council helps firefighters receive regular covid checks
North Tyneside Council is helping keep fire fighters safe and in work during the pandemic.
North East’s first region-wide Transport Plan begins to deliver its game-changing programme
Transport leaders are set to agree the region’s first Transport Plan which will bring to life a...
Today marks an important milestone on our road to recovery
“Today marks an important milestone on our road to recovery as we reach the first step of the...
Celebrating International Women's Day 2021 #IWD2021
Today (Monday March 8) we’re celebrating International Women's Day and the inspirational women...
Council steps in to help families in North Tyneside with school uniform costs
Families on low incomes are set to receive help with the cost of school uniforms as part of a...
Council sets out open spaces plans ahead of lockdown easing
North Tyneside Council is making early plans to cope with an influx of visitors to its award-...
Stay vigilant and help us recover
This week marks another important stage on the cautious road to recovery with the Budget on...
Northumberland Square’s £5.6m Georgian revival is complete
A landmark Georgian terrace has been transformed from a ‘derelict shell’ into a stunning...
SPARCS fly in Whitley Bay Town Cup
A community group which has delivered over 1,600 food parcels to people living with autism has been crowned the winners of the Whitley Bay Town Cup.
Lighthouse illuminated in rainbow colours to celebrate LGBT+ History Month
St Mary’s Lighthouse will be lit up in rainbow colours all this week to mark the last week of LGBT+ History Month.
Budget Agreed for 2021-2022
North Tyneside Council’s financial plans for 2021/2022 were agreed at a full council meeting on...
Joy for couple after staff at North Shields tip recover missing wedding ring
A married man has described the moment his wedding ring became lost in a 10ft pile of rubbish at...
Statement from Local Leaders
“Following the most difficult year many of us have ever faced, news of the first 15 million of...
Digital Incubator Hub to Boost Online Success for North Tyneside Businesses
The North Tyneside Business Factory is offering business owners the opportunity to maximise the...
The new school street closure scheme keeping children in North Tyneside safer and healthier
Street closures are being introduced outside a number of schools in North Tyneside to help keep...
Exciting plans for Tynemouth Library move forward
Proposals to demolish and reconstruct Tynemouth Library as a modern community hub are set to...
Council launches contact tracing service
A team of contact tracers have been recruited by North Tyneside Council to help it in its fight against coronavirus.
An open letter of thanks from our Elected Mayor to our teaching heroes
Dear teachers, support staff, and pre-school workers
As our children continue to face...
North East can lead recovery with the right support
The last seven days have seen our infection rates slowly decline while our local NHS colleagues...
Views sought on housing enforcement
North Tyneside Council is inviting views on the ways it tackles rogue landlords.
The...
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