North Tyneside 2044
North Tyneside 2044 is the name of a new long‑term vision for the future of the borough. It looks ahead 15–20 years to the diamond anniversary of North Tyneside and asks one big question: what kind of place should future generations inherit?
By 2044, everyday life will feel very different. We may need space for around 20,000 more people, children born today will be turning 18, and smarter transport, smarter homes and new technologies will shape how people live, work and move around North Tyneside. This work is about planning confidently for that future - not reacting to it.
A shared commitment to the future
North Tyneside 2044 is a vision for the whole place, shaped with residents, businesses, partners, community organisations and public services. It is being co‑produced through conversations across the borough, including the Big Community Conversation and direct engagement led by the Elected Mayor Karen Clark with the North Tyneside Strategic Partnership, local employers, voluntary and community organisations and public sector partners.
Everyone has a part to play in shaping the North Tyneside of tomorrow.
What the vision will do
North Tyneside 2044 will:
- Guide long‑term decisions and investment across the borough
- Bring partners together around shared priorities
- Help plan for major challenges such as ageing, inequality, housing, skills and climate
- Set direction for key areas including transport, housing, the economy, sustainability and local planning
The vision will draw on evidence from major strategies and the plans of partner organisations, ensuring it is rooted in real need and aligned with regional priorities.
What people are being asked to imagine
The engagement asks people to think about:
- What North Tyneside should look like when today’s children turn 18
- How the borough can be a place where people live well, age well, learn well and work well
- What neighbourhoods, transport, housing, the economy, the environment and community life should be like in 2044
- What people should be able to say about North Tyneside in the future
What happens next
Throughout 2026, engagement will continue with residents, businesses and partners across the borough. A major stakeholder session will take place in July, followed by development of the first draft of the vision in autumn. The final version will be launched in 2027.