Percy Main and its surrounding areas will benefit from up to £20m in funding over the next 10 years after it was selected as one of the key locations in the Government’s Pride in Place programme.
Members of the public can now have their say on the sites being considered for development and draft policies as part of preparation of North Tyneside’s new Local Plan.
Changing Lives will begin delivering an Integrated Domestic Abuse Support Service, providing coordinated, trauma-informed support for people experiencing domestic abuse, as well as children and young people across North Tyneside.
The grand finale of the North Shields 800 anniversary year lit up the town, as a spectacular illuminated parade brought thousands of people together to celebrate 800 years of history, heritage and community spirit.