In this section
How the council works
The role of the council and how it works.
How decisions are made
Decision making in the council, councillors, cabinet and council meetings.
Council directorate structure
Council executives and heads of service.
Council fact file
Fact file and recent history of South Tyneside Council, including how we're performing.
Where the money comes from
Find out where the council gets its money from.
In other sections
Councillors and committees
Find your local councillors, Community Area Forums and details of all council committees.