The Latest Breaking News from North Tyneside Council

YMCA appeals to expand into vacant auction house in North Tyneside

The charity has sought permission from North Tyneside Council to convert an ex-auction house into a new facility, complete with new accommodation

Chronicle Live · Apr 25, 2023

Tories claim documents expose 'bullying' and 'toxic atmosphere' in North Tyneside Labour

Shots have been fired at the North Tyneside Labour as local Conservatives claim to be in possession of documents which allege "coercion and control" within the governing party.

Chronicle Live · Apr 18, 2023

Veteran sleeping in car after marriage break-up told not priority for North Tyneside Council house

Lee Butler, 43, says council officers told him he wouldn't be a priority for a council house because he could live with his estranged wife

Chronicle Live · Apr 15, 2023

Fears emerge over future of Tynemouth library but council maintains regeneration will be delivered

Despite the loss of the original contractor to carry out the demolition and redevelopment of the library, the council remains hopeful work will continue. However, a Tory councillor for Tynemouth has his doubts.

Chronicle Live · Mar 31, 2023

'He could still be here now': Murdered Jimmy Prout's brother's agony as report reveals string of missed opportunities to prevent torture death

A domestic Homicide Review into the harrowing crime tells how police were called when the victim went to hospital with knife and baseball bat injuries just three months before he died, but no 'safeguarding alert' was made

Chronicle Live · Mar 31, 2023

Jimmy Prout report: The key findings and failings in the review of the Percy Main torture murder

A Domestic Homicide Review (DHR) has highlighted a string of missed opportunities to help protect vulnerable dad

Chronicle Live · Mar 31, 2023

More than 1,100 people sign petition to save The Exchange theatre in North Shields

Acting union Equity has called on North Tyneside Council to aid The Exchange theatre charity

Chronicle Live · Mar 30, 2023

Whitley Bay town centre regeneration planning could start this summer

Plans to upgrade the town centre's sustainable transport links and improve public space are expected to create new investment opportunities

Chronicle Live · Mar 29, 2023

Struggling North Tyneside families to be given extra £3.2m in household relief fund

As council services continue to see high crisis funding applications, central government awards over £3m to help those most in need.

Chronicle Live · Mar 29, 2023

North Tyneside Council criticised for introducing fees to tennis courts and running track

The local authority has come under fire after announcing plans to charge for outdoor sporting facilities across North Tyneside

Chronicle Live · Mar 28, 2023