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There is less than a week to go until our Local Plan Webinar

Next Wednesday (14 October 2026), the Council's Planning Team will host their Local Plan consultation webinar.

This webinar will give you an opportunity to hear directly from the team behind the Local Plan and understand how it could affect your community.

The Local Plan will play a key role in shaping how our borough develops in the years ahead, influencing future housing, employment opportunities, infrastructure, environmental protection and the preservation of North Tyneside's unique character.

During the webinar, the Council's Planning Policy Team will:

• Explain the final stage of consultation on the new Local Plan
• Outline the current draft Plan and its key proposals
• Share the changes made in response to feedback from previous consultations
• Explain how you can take part in this important final consultation before the Plan is submitted for independent examination
• Answer your questions live

Why Attend?

Learn what the Local Plan means for North Tyneside's future

Understand what has changed following resident feedback

Ask questions directly to planning officers

Find out how to submit your views as part of the consultation

If you are unable to attend, a recording will be uploaded to Our North Tyneside Voice, along with a list of the questions asked and the answers provided.

Register Today

Don't miss your chance to learn more and have your say on plans that will help shape North Tyneside for years to come.

To find out more about the Draft Local Plan and consultation before the webinar visit our Local Plan Hub here - North Tyneside Local Plan | Our North Tyneside Voice

Kind regards,

The Engagement Team

North Tyneside Council has secured government funding through the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) to deliver a range of transport improvements across the borough.

This dedicated funding has been provided specifically for sustainable transport and active travel projects. It can only be used for transport improvements and cannot be redirected to other Council services such as education, social care, housing or waste collection.

The proposed improvements aim to make it easier for people to get around, strengthen links between communities, support local businesses and jobs, and create a transport network that is safer, more accessible, reliable and better for the environment.

Four proposals have been developed to address gaps in the current transport network, improve access to important destinations, and give residents more choice in how they travel.

Proposed Improvements

1. Palmersville Metro - Connected Stations
Creating better access to the Metro Station for people walking, wheeling and cycling, alongside new controlled crossings to improve road safety.

2. Foxhunters to Whitley Bay
Providing a safer and more direct route between Foxhunters Roundabout and Whitley Bay Metro Station.

3. Killingworth Links
Improving connections between Killingworth Town Centre and the wider Waggonway network.

4. Seaton Burn to Dudley
Enhancing an important local route between Seaton Burn and Dudley, while supporting safer access to North Gosforth Academy.

The investment will help improve access to jobs, education, healthcare, local centres and public transport across North Tyneside. If these projects do not go ahead, the funding cannot be used for other local priorities and would not be available for alternative Council services.

To view the proposals, see visualisations of the improvements and share your views, visit Connecting Communities on Our North Tyneside Voice.

Don’t miss our last in-person Wallsend Town Centre Consultation

Thursday 8 October 2026

Trinity Church Hall, Wallsend

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Kind regards,

The Engagement Team

Wallsend Town Centre Improvements

North Tyneside Council has secured funding to deliver a range of improvements in Wallsend town centre.

The proposals in this consultation support North Tyneside Council's ambitions for 'Better Lives for All' and 'Places to Be Proud Of', while helping to deliver the long-term Ambition for Wallsend regeneration plan.

To read the four proposed improvements and complete the survey click here - Our North Tyneside Voice - Wallsend Town Centre Improvements.

To meet and speak with the Wallsend Team come to one of our in-person drop-ins:

• 03 October 2026; 9:30am - 12:30pm - Wallsend Community Hub and Library
• 08 October 2026; 5:50pm - 7:30pm - Wallsend Community Hub and Library

Survey closing Sunday 8 November 2026.

Locations of the proposed improvements.

Kind regards,

The Engagement Team

North Tyneside Council is preparing a new Local Plan to guide how the Borough grows and develops up to 2042/43

The Local Plan helps shape planning decisions by setting out where development should take place and what should be protected, including green spaces, wildlife habitats, heritage assets and local communities. It also identifies land for new homes, jobs and infrastructure needed to support future growth.

The Council is required to prepare a Local Plan and must ensure it meets national planning policy requirements, including planning for the homes, employment opportunities and services needed by current and future generations.

Having an up-to-date Local Plan helps the Council manage where development goes while maintaining the character and qualities of local places.

Publication Draft Local Plan Consultation

Following earlier consultations and extensive evidence gathering, the Council has now published the Publication Draft Local Plan.

This is the final stage of consultation before the Plan is submitted to the Government for independent examination by a Planning Inspector.

We are inviting comments on whether the Plan:

• Meets North Tyneside's future needs
• Is supported by appropriate evidence
• Has considered reasonable alternatives
• Can be delivered
• Is consistent with national planning policy

Have Your Say

You can view the Publication Draft Local Plan, supporting documents and consultation materials, and submit your comments via the project page.

Local Plan Publication Draft Consultation Page

The consultation closes on Thursday 12 November 2026

Online Webinar and In-person Information Drop-ins

An online webinar is currently planned for 6pm on Wednesday 14th October. Please visit this form to register your interest: Online Webinar - Register Interest.

In addition to this webinar a number of in-person drop-in events have been organised.

These sessions are drop-ins, with no formal presentation. You’re welcome to come along at any point during the advertised time, there’s no need to arrive right at the start.

Kind regards,

The Engagement Team

Current Consultations

Proposal to Relocate the Primary Phase of Silverdale School

We want to hear your views on proposals to relocate the primary phase of Silverdale School into the former Forest Hall Primary School site. The consultation is seeking views on a proposal to relocate the primary phase of Silverdale School from the Langdale Centre, Wallsend, to the former Forest Hall Primary School site on Delaval Road, Forest Hall. To take part click here - Silverdale School Consultation | Our North Tyneside Voice

Closing Sunday 25 October 2026

Proposed changes to planning rules for small Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMO)

The Council is proposing to change planning permission so that anyone wanting to convert a house into a small HMO in the specified areas would need to apply for planning permission first. To read more and see the specified areas click here - Proposed changes to planning rules for small HMOs | Our North Tyneside Voice

Closing Thursday 22 October 2026

Council Tenants - Annual Survey Out Now

If you're a North Tyneside Council tenant, you may be invited to take part in our annual Tenant Satisfaction Measures Survey - either by post or via a phone call. If so, please do take part and have your say. You can read last year's results here: Tenant Satisfaction Measures survey | Our North Tyneside Voice

Have your say on a proposed Responsible Operator Scheme

We're seeking views from residents, businesses and voluntary organisations on a proposed Responsible Operator Scheme for organised activities on Council-owned land, such as fitness classes, sports clubs and swimming groups.

The voluntary scheme would allow organisations to register with the Council and demonstrate that they meet key health and safety standards. Approved organisations would be recognised as safe and suitable operators.

Find out more and share your views through the consultation here - Responsible Operator Scheme Consultation | Our North Tyneside Voice

Closing Friday 16 October 2026

You Said, We Did

Influencing North Tyneside Planning

Feedback from residents and stakeholders has helped shape the final North Tyneside Design Code, adopted in June 2026. The 433 responses mean changes include stronger guidance on local character, accessibility, walking and cycling connections, biodiversity, sustainable development and renewable energy, helping to ensure future developments are attractive, inclusive and reflect the borough’s unique identity. To read the full update and view the final Design Codes click here - Design Code Consultation | Our North Tyneside Voice

Feedback from our Summer Family Fun Days

A huge thank you to the 239 residents who took the time to share their feedback on this year’s Family Fun Days. We were delighted to hear that 97.9% of respondents said they enjoyed the event. To read the full summary click here - Family Fun Day - Participant Feedback | Our North Tyneside Voice

Pride in Place Community Engagement Report now Published

North Tyneside Council undertook a comprehensive programme of engagement to understand the priorities and challenges that will inform the Percy Main Pride in Place Programme.

To find out more about what the Pride in Place programme is and to read the report, go to the Pride in Place Hub.

New Homepage Feature

You can now easily access all our previous newsletters in one place on Our North Tyneside Voice. Click here to take a look at our new feature on the homepage and ensure you never miss any consultations or news.

Kind regards,

The Engagement Team

We agree with you that having safe, secure neighbourhoods is a top priority and want to make sure that the way we handle anti-social behaviour feels right for you.

With that in mind, we would like to invite you to take part in a focus group and share your views with us.

North Tyneside is one of the safest boroughs in the country. Our Community Protection team works together with Northumbria Police and other partners to reduce housing-related anti-social behaviour and environmental crime.

We are offering a choice of focus group sessions to share information with you and listen to what you have to say. Two sessions are for council tenants and council leaseholders which will focus on housing-related anti-social behaviour and how we handle that; and one session is open to all residents which will focus on our approach to anti-social behaviour in open spaces (including work at the coast, on our estates and enforcement of Public Space Protection Orders).

Each session will include an opportunity for you to give your views on some specific points, and ask questions of the council or police.

Please note - spaces are limited, so please do reserve your place if you would like to take part.

You can choose from one of the following sessions:

Wednesday 9 September, 10.30am-12.30pm:

The Oxford Centre, Longbenton (for council tenants and council leaseholders)

Saturday 12 September, 10.30am-12.30pm:

North Shields Library (for council tenants and council leaseholders)

Saturday 24 October, 10.30am-12.30pm:

Whitley Bay Library (for all residents)

Places must be booked in advance - find out more and reserve your place at Our North Tyneside Voice

Family Fun Day Feedback | Our North Tyneside Voice

As our Family Fun Days come to an end, we would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who joined us over the summer. It was fantastic to see so many families taking part, getting active and having fun together across North Tyneside.

We are also grateful to everyone who has taken the time to share their feedback. Your comments and suggestions are incredibly valuable and will help us continue to improve future events and activities across Active North Tyneside.

If you attended any of the below Family Fun Days and have not yet given feedback you can do so here - Family Fun Day Feedback | Our North Tyneside Voice

Springfield Park Friday on 24 July 2026

Richardson Dees Park on 31 July 2026

Churchill Playing Fields on 7 August 2026

Northumberland Park on 14 August 2026

As a reminder, participants who completed the Family Fun Day feedback survey before 31 August 2026 will be entered into our free prize draw for the chance to win a seven-day Contours Gym Pass.

We hope you enjoyed the Family Fun Days and we look forward to welcoming you to more Active North Tyneside activities and events in the future.

If you want to kept up to date with future opportunities to have your say on a range of council services please register to Our North Tyneside Voice.

Kind regards,

The Engagement Team

Have your say on policing priorities

We know from the Big Community Conversation that residents regularly raise concerns about policing, crime and community safety. Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Susan Dungworth, is inviting residents, businesses and community groups to share their views through a short survey to help shape policing priorities for the next two years.

The feedback will help inform a refreshed Police and Crime Plan, ensuring it reflects the issues that matter most to local people.

Police and Crime Plan Refresh | Our North Tyneside Voice

Mental Health Hub helps at least 600 people since opening

You may remember last year we asked you to vote on the name of a new mental health hub in Wallsend. The hub has now helped more than 600 people experiencing mental health crisis or distress since opening in July 2025. If you need support or know someone who does, the Anchorage is open every day from 2pm to 10pm - find out more on their website.

Family Fun Day Feedback & Free prize draw

School holidays have begun and our family fun days are back! Join us every Friday throughout the school holiday for fun activities for the whole family. Dates, times, and locations can be found here.

If you attend any of the Fun Days, don't forget to complete our feedback form for a chance to win in our free prize draw.

Family Fun Day Participant Feedback | Have Your Say

Feedback form closes Monday 31 August 2026.

Do you use North Tyneside Parks?

If you have recently visited a park in North Tyneside tell us about your experience to help us improve our parks across the borough and protect the things you value most.

North Tyneside Parks Visitor Survey | Have your say

You Said, We Did; Affordable Housing

The need for affordable housing is a key issue that residents frequently highlight through the council's community engagement. We are pleased to announce the delivery of 38 new affordable homes to rent the in Fallow Park Development in Wallsend.

Click here to read more about the partnership between North Tyneside Council, Aurora Affordable homes, and Persimmon.

We apologise that a link didn’t work in our last newsletter but there is still time to take part in the Big Community Conversation – a boroughwide conversation to share their views and help shape the future of our borough.

Taking part is quick and easy. We’re asking three simple questions:

• What one thing would make life better for you or your community right now?
• What kind of place would you like North Tyneside to be in the future?
• What is one thing that would need to change to help make that happen?

We’re particularly keen to hear from people aged 18–44, as fewer people in this age group have taken part so far.

Take part today and help shape the future of North Tyneside:
Have Your Say | The Big Community Conversation

Kind regards,

The Engagement Team

There’s still time to take part in the Big Community Conversation – a boroughwide conversation for people who live, work and spend time in North Tyneside to share their views and help shape the future of our borough.

We’re now halfway through the consultation and hundreds of people have already shared their views on what matters most to them, their families and their communities. The feedback we receive will help shape a long-term plan for North Tyneside, setting out a shared vision for the future and helping to influence the decisions that affect us all.

Taking part is quick and easy. We’re asking three simple questions:

• What one thing would make life better for you or your community right now?
• What kind of place would you like North Tyneside to be in the future?
• What is one thing that would need to change to help make that happen?

We’re particularly keen to hear from people aged 18–44, as fewer people in this age group have taken part so far.

This is your opportunity to have your voice heard and help create a plan that reflects the needs and ambitions of people across North Tyneside. The more people who take part, the more representative the vision for our future will be.

Take part today and help shape the future of North Tyneside:
Have Your Say | The Big Community Conversation

Together, we can create a long-term plan that works for everyone.

Kind regards,

The Engagement Team

Have your say on the future of North East buses

The North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (MSA) want to know what you think about their plans for better bus services, so they can make the right decisions for local people.

Buses are by far the most used public transport in the North East – people made 115 million journeys in 2024/25 for work, school, health appointments and all sorts of other reasons.

But the bus network has seen long-term decline. Over the past 15 years, passenger numbers and the number of miles operated have both fallen significantly, meaning fewer routes, less frequent services and reduced access in some areas.

They've heard from thousands of people about what matters most for transport, and are now consulting on whether a different approach - known as bus franchising - could create a better bus network for people across the North East.

Whether you use the bus now or not, or might do so if the service changed, they’d like to know what you think of their plans.

Take part here - Have your say on our buses | Our North Tyneside Voice

How buses are currently run

Bus services in the North East are currently deregulated. This means private bus companies decide routes, timetables, fares and service standards.

An Enhanced Partnership is in place between the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (North East MSA), local authorities and bus companies. While this allows for joint working, operators still make most key decisions.

This can lead to:

• Complex fares and a wide range of ticket types
• Limited coordination between routes and other transport
• Inconsistent standards across the network
• Limited influence for local communities

Public funding currently supports a significant part of the network, but there is limited public control over how services are planned and delivered.

What's being proposed

North East MSA are consulting on a Bus Franchising Scheme.

Under franchising, the North East MSA would:

• Set routes, timetables and fares
• Decide service standards
• Contract bus operators to run services on its behalf

Bus companies would still run services, but under contract and to agreed standards.

What this could mean for you

The Assessment of the proposed scheme suggests it could lead to:

🎫 Simpler tickets and better value for money

🚌 More consistent routes and timetables, with better connections

🦺 Increased and more consistent safety measures

📍 One place to find journey information

✨ A clear, recognisable network identity

💬 Greater opportunity for local people to have a say

👋 More public control over how services are planned and delivered

It would also mean the North East MSA taking on greater financial responsibility for the network, which would need to be carefully managed.

Kind regards,

The Engagement Team