South Tyneside Council5 hrs agoCouncil's first-class travel 'broke no rules'An internal South Tyneside Council audit concludes the travel costs are "not considered significant".5 hrs ago15 hrs agoGreen light for new security gates at listed pierPort of Tyne says the new gates are needed to prevent vandalism and increase safety.15 hrs ago1 Mar 2026Green belt housing plan sparks oppositionA petition opposing the up to 205-home scheme has amassed more than 1,400 signatures.1 Mar 202614 Feb 2026U-turn over art shop closure after outcryGovernment cash is secured to fund the closure threatened shop at The Word library in South Shields.14 Feb 202611 Feb 2026Consultation on future of Grade I town hallSouth Tyneside Council says the Old Town Hall could be brought back into regular use.11 Feb 202611 Feb 2026Paddington animator opposes art shop closureSheila Graber says the shop in South Shields stocks the work of around 55 local artists.11 Feb 202610 Feb 2026Beach hut and retail pod plans approvedCouncil planners give the green light to the South Shields development on the seafront.10 Feb 202631 Jan 2026When are the local elections in South Tyneside?All you need to know about the South Tyneside Council all-out local election on 7 May.31 Jan 202613 Jan 2026Scores of homeless offered beds during cold snapCouncils say they activated severe weather protocols when temperatures dipped below 0C (32F).13 Jan 2026...
