Big Community Conversation 2025 updates


Big Community Conversation 2025

Thank You

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in North Tyneside’s biggest-ever community conversation. Your ideas, experiences, and feedback are helping to shape the future of our borough and set priorities for the years ahead.


What we heard

What people love about North Tyneside:

  • Our beautiful coast and beaches
  • Strong community spirit
  • Green spaces and parks
  • Accessible transport and local shops

What could make North Tyneside even better?

  • Cleaner, well-maintained neighbourhoods
  • Safer streets and more visible policing
  • Better roads and pavements
  • More activities for children and young people
  • Improved facilities in parks and open spaces


How your voice is making a difference

What happens next

  • The Council and its partners are committed to acting on what you’ve told us.
  • Progress will be monitored and shared with the community.
  • There will be ongoing opportunities to get involved and shape future plans.

Read the full Big Community Conversation Report for more detail on what you told us and how we’re responding. We have also made the report available in the following accessible formats.

Your questions Answered

You asked 601 questions to the Council and our partners — including the Police, Fire Service, NHS, Education, and the Voluntary Sector. We’ve grouped the responses by service area so you can easily find the information that matters most to you. Click the links below to explore by service area.

1. Tyne and Wear Fire Service

  • Fire service operations and cost-saving options
  • Crew sizes and vehicle capacity
  • Access in streets with heavy parking
  • Community workshops and youth engagement
  • Home safety checks and fire risk support
  • Wider roles and services beyond firefighting

2. Northumbria Police

  • Recruitment, training, and opportunities to join the force
  • Tackling anti-social behaviour, drugs, and recurring local crime
  • Increasing police visibility and patrols
  • Addressing illegal vehicles, noise, and transport safety
  • Supporting vulnerable groups and rebuilding public trust
  • Improving technology and communication

3. The Community and Voluntary Sector

  • Support and buddy schemes for people with sight impairments
  • Volunteering opportunities for people on benefits
  • Working together to influence local policy and change
  • Support from Age UK – including Blue Badge help and community spaces
  • Access to local voluntary organisations and opportunities
  • Youth work provision and activities for young people

4. NHS

  • Improving GP access, appointments, and waiting times
  • Expanding local healthcare and hospital services
  • Enhancing joined-up care and communication across the NHS
  • Increasing accessibility and support for vulnerable groups
  • Strengthening mental health and addiction services
  • Promoting preventative care and listening to patients’ voices


5. North Tyneside Council

Education

  • General
  • School systems and potential closures
  • School inspections and standards
  • Education for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
  • Employment, skills, and lifelong learning

Adult Services

  • Social care
  • Support for adults with SEND

Environment Service

  • Leisure and sports facilities
  • Parks and public amenities
  • Climate action and net zero commitments
  • Street cleanliness and other environmental services

Regeneration

  • Green spaces and housing development
  • Housing design and planning
  • Regeneration and community facilities
  • Roads, pavements, and traffic management
  • Active travel and cycle lanes
  • Parking and public transport
  • Digital services and the local economy

Resources

  • Council spending, savings, and value for money (VFM)
  • Financial transparency and funding
  • Council tax, rates, and banking

Corporate

  • Governance and strategy
  • Customer care and communication
  • Community engagement

Thank you to everyone who took part. The Big Community Conversation has helped identify what matters most to our community. These insights will guide the Council’s next steps and future decision-making.


Big Community Conversation 2025

Thank You

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in North Tyneside’s biggest-ever community conversation. Your ideas, experiences, and feedback are helping to shape the future of our borough and set priorities for the years ahead.


What we heard

What people love about North Tyneside:

  • Our beautiful coast and beaches
  • Strong community spirit
  • Green spaces and parks
  • Accessible transport and local shops

What could make North Tyneside even better?

  • Cleaner, well-maintained neighbourhoods
  • Safer streets and more visible policing
  • Better roads and pavements
  • More activities for children and young people
  • Improved facilities in parks and open spaces


How your voice is making a difference

What happens next

  • The Council and its partners are committed to acting on what you’ve told us.
  • Progress will be monitored and shared with the community.
  • There will be ongoing opportunities to get involved and shape future plans.

Read the full Big Community Conversation Report for more detail on what you told us and how we’re responding. We have also made the report available in the following accessible formats.

Your questions Answered

You asked 601 questions to the Council and our partners — including the Police, Fire Service, NHS, Education, and the Voluntary Sector. We’ve grouped the responses by service area so you can easily find the information that matters most to you. Click the links below to explore by service area.

1. Tyne and Wear Fire Service

  • Fire service operations and cost-saving options
  • Crew sizes and vehicle capacity
  • Access in streets with heavy parking
  • Community workshops and youth engagement
  • Home safety checks and fire risk support
  • Wider roles and services beyond firefighting

2. Northumbria Police

  • Recruitment, training, and opportunities to join the force
  • Tackling anti-social behaviour, drugs, and recurring local crime
  • Increasing police visibility and patrols
  • Addressing illegal vehicles, noise, and transport safety
  • Supporting vulnerable groups and rebuilding public trust
  • Improving technology and communication

3. The Community and Voluntary Sector

  • Support and buddy schemes for people with sight impairments
  • Volunteering opportunities for people on benefits
  • Working together to influence local policy and change
  • Support from Age UK – including Blue Badge help and community spaces
  • Access to local voluntary organisations and opportunities
  • Youth work provision and activities for young people

4. NHS

  • Improving GP access, appointments, and waiting times
  • Expanding local healthcare and hospital services
  • Enhancing joined-up care and communication across the NHS
  • Increasing accessibility and support for vulnerable groups
  • Strengthening mental health and addiction services
  • Promoting preventative care and listening to patients’ voices


5. North Tyneside Council

Education

  • General
  • School systems and potential closures
  • School inspections and standards
  • Education for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
  • Employment, skills, and lifelong learning

Adult Services

  • Social care
  • Support for adults with SEND

Environment Service

  • Leisure and sports facilities
  • Parks and public amenities
  • Climate action and net zero commitments
  • Street cleanliness and other environmental services

Regeneration

  • Green spaces and housing development
  • Housing design and planning
  • Regeneration and community facilities
  • Roads, pavements, and traffic management
  • Active travel and cycle lanes
  • Parking and public transport
  • Digital services and the local economy

Resources

  • Council spending, savings, and value for money (VFM)
  • Financial transparency and funding
  • Council tax, rates, and banking

Corporate

  • Governance and strategy
  • Customer care and communication
  • Community engagement

Thank you to everyone who took part. The Big Community Conversation has helped identify what matters most to our community. These insights will guide the Council’s next steps and future decision-making.