Campaign to boost town centre shopping

Posted: 28th Apr 2009

A campaign to encourage more shoppers to use borough retail centres is to be launched by North Tyneside Council. ...more

Free parking scheme trialled in North Shields

Posted: 28th Apr 2009

Motorists in North Shields are piloting a new pay and display parking scheme which offers up to one hour free parking. ...more

Whitley Bay Chamber of Trade elects new committee

Posted: 23rd Apr 2009

North East businessman Bill Midgley has been elected to the Chair of Whitley Bay Chamber of Trade at a meeting of members at the Windsor Hotel in Whitley Bay on Tuesday 21st April (2009) ...more

March footfall commentary

Posted: 20th Apr 2009

March 2009 Commentary ...more

Empty shops revival plan to prevent high street decline

Posted: 15th Apr 2009

Temporarily converting empty shops into social enterprises, local art displays or learning centres will help innovative communities prevent high streets declining said Communities Secretary Hazel Blears today. ...more

Waves makes a splash

Posted: 3rd Apr 2009

Waves, North Tyneside's new leisure pool, opens today following an investment worth over £6million. ...more

Businesses given more time to pay business rates

Posted: 2nd Apr 2009

Businesses will be able spread payment of this year’s inflation up-rating to Business Rates over three years, under new legislation announced by the Government today. ...more

Mayor launches policy to tackle law-breakers

Posted: 25th Mar 2009

North Tyneside's Elected Mayor, John Harrison has today (Wednesday, March 25) kicked off consultation on the council's new plan to tackle unruly and unlawful behaviour and make the borough an even safer place. ...more

Mayor climbs Dome for update

Posted: 25th Mar 2009

Work to Whitley Bay's iconic Dome was closely scrutinised by North Tyneside's Elected Mayor, John Harrison, when he took a 90ft climb to the top. ...more

Plasticine celebrations taking shape

Posted: 23rd Mar 2009

North Tyneside Council is shaping celebrations that will recognise the invention of Plasticine by North Shields-born William Harbutt. ...more