![James Walder, finance controller at Kier North Tyneside; Elected Mayor Norma Redfearn, Cllr John Harrison, cabinet member for Housing and Transport and Kevin Young, operations manager for Kier North Tyneside. James Walder, finance controller at Kier North Tyneside; Elected Mayor Norma Redfearn, Cllr John Harrison, cabinet member for Housing and Transport and Kevin Young, operations manager for Kier North Tyneside.](https://my.northtyneside.gov.uk/sites/default/files/articles/images/James%20Walder%2C%20Mayor%20Norma%20Redfearn%2C%20Cllr%20John%20Harrison%20and%20Kevin%20Young.jpg)
Police station makes way for 500th home
North Tyneside Council’s drive to build more affordable housing has hit a milestone, as the...
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North Tyneside Council gives green light to devolution
North Tyneside Council has given the green light to a historic devolution deal to transfer...
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Residents asked to 'cheque' out different payment methods
North Tyneside Council is changing the way residents can pay for services.
From March 21...
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North Tyneside Council to reshape support for children and families
North Tyneside Council’s Cabinet has agreed plans to reshape its prevention and early...
Refurbishment will really work out for customers
Two popular gyms in North Tyneside are set to benefit from £140,000 of investment.
North...
Community-spirit celebrated in the borough
Community-spirited residents in the borough have been acknowledged at a celebration event for...
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Young people urged to 'Get Up and Go' to apprenticeship event
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, North Tyneside Council’s Connexions service will be...
Rising Sun Country Park's Big Spring Clean up
North Tyneside Council, local businesses, park staff, volunteers and a new Friends group have...
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Major campaign launched ahead of May elections
As a major national advertising campaign is launched across England to encourage voter...
![Former Young Mayor, Abbie Armstrong, far left, and Young Cabinet Member for anti-bullying, Abbie Herron, far right, with children from Holy Cross R.C. Primary School. Former Young Mayor, Abbie Armstrong, far left, and Young Cabinet Member for anti-bullying, Abbie Herron, far right, with children from Holy Cross R.C. Primary School.](https://my.northtyneside.gov.uk/sites/default/files/articles/images/Young%20people%20put%20their%20acting%20skills%20to%20the%20test%20to%20tackle%20bullying.jpg)
Young people put their acting skills to the test to tackle bullying
Young people in North Tyneside who used their acting skills to highlight the issue of bullying...
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Mental health is top priority for young people in North Tyneside
A group of young people are working to break the stigmas around mental health and put it at the...
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Leaving the boardroom behind
A board that looks after the health and wellbeing of North Tyneside’s residents have spent time...
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Rapid rise to outstanding success for North Tyneside school
Monkseaton High School has been judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.
The school has turned its...
Youngsters help launch clean-up campaign
The annual campaign set up to keep North Tyneside greener and cleaner is returning once again...
![Council Chief Executive Patrick Melia; Paula Harvey, Head of Customer Service ENGIE; Elected Mayor Norma Redfearn and ENGIE Partnership Director Mike Hedges. Council Chief Executive Patrick Melia; Paula Harvey, Head of Customer Service ENGIE; Elected Mayor Norma Redfearn and ENGIE Partnership Director Mike Hedges.](https://my.northtyneside.gov.uk/sites/default/files/articles/images/Customer%20Satisfaction%20Award_0.jpg)
North Tyneside Council wins national customer satisfaction award
North Tyneside Council, in partnership with ENGIE (formerly Cofely GDF SUEZ), has won a...
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Have your say on public transport in the borough
North Tyneside residents and local groups are being encouraged to share their ideas on public...
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Elected Mayor to host family fun day
North Tyneside's Elected Mayor is holding a special family fun day where residents and their...
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Work to begin on Whitley Bay junction
Improvements to a busy junction in Whitley Bay get underway next week.
The roundabout by...
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Exmoor ponies graze on the wetland at St Mary’s Island
Two Exmoor ponies have arrived at St Mary’s Island wetland, thanks to months ofplanning and hard work by St Mary's Wetland Conservation Group.
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Borough in bloom with annual competition
Green-fingered residents can showcase their gardening talents as North Tyneside Council prepares to host its annual gardening competition.
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Open day to showcase high quality homes for over 60s
Work has been completed to transform a North Tyneside building into a range of high quality homes, designed exclusively for tenants aged 60 and over.
New specialist housing development reunites North Tyneside family
Four brothers, who suffer from an extremely rare and progressive neurological disorder, are the first to benefit from a new bespoke housing development in North Tyneside, which will enable them to live together as a family and receive the specialist care they need.
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Work begins on major road improvements
Advanced work is starting next week (w/c March 7) ahead of major improvements to a busy road in...
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North Tyneside schools support national ‘Waste Week’
North Tyneside Council is running a series of roadshows to inspire young people and their...
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Putting people first at North Tyneside Council
North Tyneside Council has won a top award which recognises employers who promote health and...
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