Mayor of North of Tyne27 Jul 2025Former mayor granted Freedom of BoroughLabour stalwart Dame Norma Redfearn has been bestowed North Tyneside Council's highest honour.27 Jul 202513 May 2024North Tyneside mayor to step downThe Labour elected mayor announces she will not seek re-election in 2025.13 May 20244 Feb 2024Cultural quarter bringing artists back to regionA five-year programme of arts, events and funding has been made available in North Shields.4 Feb 202423 Oct 2023Mayoral authority criticised for £30k 'PR campaign'The NTCA is spending £30,000 on a new campaign just months before it is replaced23 Oct 202317 Jul 2023Labour mayor quits party over selection rowJamie Driscoll says he will continue as mayor of North of Tyne as an independent.17 Jul 202317 Jul 2023North of Tyne mayor on leaving Labour to be independentJamie Driscoll said being "independently-minded" was behind him not being selected to stand for Labour.17 Jul 20233 Jun 2023Ken Loach calls Labour dishonest over candidate listThe filmmaker criticised Labour for leaving Jamie Driscoll off its candidate list for the new mayor.3 Jun 20232 Jun 2023Labour mayor barred from party's NE mayoral listNorth of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll was a top contender for Labour's choice for the devolved role.2 Jun 202325 Jan 2023Spirit of Thatcherism will help North, Gove saysLabour says Mr Gove's comments were "extraordinary after the devastation of the Thatcher years".25 Jan 2023...
