Town centre toilets given new lease of life
It’s set to get easier than ever for shoppers in North Shields town centre to spend a penny....
Whitley Bay promenade transformation nears completion
Major improvements to a popular seafront promenade and two much-loved cafés are nearing...
Council campaign set to make waves
A life-size seal sculpture made from litter collected from North Tyneside’s coastline has been installed in Whitley Bay, which sees the launch of a new anti-plastics campaign.
Successful marshals role is extended with new powers
North Tyneside marshals will be given new powers to help tackle environmental offences at beauty...
One year on and the Covid fight goes on
This is a significant week in our fight against Covid-19 as we reach the anniversary of the...
Grants to improve the energy efficiency of people’s homes in North Tyneside
Residents with a low income are set to benefit from a scheme aimed at tackling fuel poverty and...
St Mary’s Lighthouse Will Shine Yellow in Honour of Lives Lost During Coronavirus
Lives lost during the coronavirus pandemic and the bereaved loved ones left behind will be...
Council supports UN call to #FightRacism
North Tyneside Council is putting out a call this week to gather information about the history...
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...
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