EXCLUSIVE AS TYNE and Wear continues to adjust to remote working, figures exclusively obtained by SRNews show how much local authorities have spent on working from home. A Freedom of Information request to the five councils in Tyne and Wear (Sunderland, South Tyneside, North Tyneside Newcastle and Gateshead) reveals […]
THE shock resignation of the leader of South Tyneside Council was announced today, as police confirmed an ongoing investigation into “financial concerns” raised by the authority. Neither police nor council would comment on whether the two revelations were connected. Police said their inquiries were triggered by the authority itself. A […]
At a meeting of South Tyneside Borough Council, councillors passed a motion on tackling poverty in the UK. The motion states that a fifth of the population lives in poverty, with 1.5 million destitute. The motion recognises that “everyone is entitled to an education, adequate housing, healthcare, food, social security […]
The new South Shields interchange, which is currently under construction, has gained support from South Tyneside Council and Nexus. The interchange is Phase Two of the South Shields 365 regeneration scheme and is an important part in the future look of South Shields. However there has been some mixed opinions […]
One of South Tyneside’s oldest parks is set to have work done to preserve and regenerate the area in a £3.2 million development. The North Marine Park is set to be restored to its classic Victorian era look after South Tyneside council were successful in gaining £2.4million from the Heritage […]
Various Freedom of Information requests have revealed where the most dangerous areas for potholes are in the North East. Some of the worst areas include Newcastle, Durham and Northumberland. In the last three years, Newcastle City Council has filled a staggering 43,922 potholes at a cost of just under £12 […]
Recent Freedom of Information requests submitted by SR News reveal how much councils across the region are spending on Christmas decorations. Newcastle Council will this year spend a total £150,293.70 on Christmas decorations, the most of any council in the region. However this year it will not receive the same […]
Recently released figures show that teacher sick days have fallen over the past two years in a North East council area. A freedom of information request sent to South Tyneside Council revealed a fall in teacher absences between September 2015 and October 2017, as illustrated below. Academic Year Sum of working days […]
Volunteer groups have come forward to run four libraries that were at risk of closure. According to Councillor Nancy Maxwell, lead member for voluntary sector partnerships and co-operatives, libraries in Boldon, East Boldon, Whitburn and Primrose, were set to be closed due to “reducing financial support from central government.” Whitburn […]
South Shields seafront is set to receive a huge boost with the announced improvements to North Marine park. A children’s play park, artwork beacon and sensory gardens are at the centre of huge plans the council have for the park. The restoration of the Grotto, park promenade, grand staircase, […]