South Tyneside

South Tyneside Alliance 12, Real Independent Councillors 4, Independent 2. The southern banks of the River Tyne, including the towns of South Shields and Jarrow (still famous for the hunger march of the 1930s).

Shane Smith (Hebburn South) moved from Labour to Independent in June 2025. Andrew Guy and Jim Yare (both West Park ward) moved from Green Party to South Tyneside Alliance Group in January 2025.

Next local elections
2026

Election cycle
Thirds

Local authority type
Metrop

Address
Westoe Road, South Shields NE33 2RL

Phone
0191 427 1717

Website
http://www.southtyneside.info/

Council Tax (Band D)
£2311.18