About the council: Council fact file

South Tyneside Council

South Tyneside Council Logo Town Hall & Civic Offices
Westoe Road
South Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE33 2RL

Telephone: 0191 427 1717

Contacting the council

Fact file

  • South Tyneside is England's smallest metropolitan borough, covering 64 sq km and six areas – South Shields, Jarrow, Hebburn, Boldon, Whitburn and Cleadon
  • The council is the largest employer in the borough, employing 7150 people
  • It has a net budget of £162.4 million (2008/11)
  • It has a capital programme of £79.6 million (2008/11)
  • There are 54 councillors: 31 Labour, 12 Independent, 5 Progressive, 3 Liberal Democrat and 3 Conservative

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