Awards and achievements

Gold Standard for Armed Forces Support

South Tyneside Homes' support for the Armed Forces has earned the organisation a prestigious Gold Employer Recognition Award from the Ministry of Defence.

Top Awards for South Tyneside Parks

South Marine Park and West Park in Jarrow both secured the coveted Green Flag awards this year.

Monkton Flood Scheme Scoops Sustainability Award

The £2.5m Monkton Flood Alleviation Scheme, which protects around 100 homes from flooding, has scooped the award for Sustainability at the Flood and Coast Project Excellence Awards.

South Tyneside named Co-operative Council of the Year

South Tyneside has scooped the Co-operative Council of the Year Award - a prestigious accolade that honours co-ops across the UK for their commitment to their communities and to the co-op principles.

Council Tech's Top Award

South Tyneside Council has been recognised for its work to equip residents and schools with the skills and talent needed for the tech sector.

The Council's Skills Service was presented with an Education and Skills Award at Sunderland Software City's 10th year celebrations.

Scams Work Earns Recognition

The Council's Trading Standards Team has been awarded a 'Friends Against Scams' certificate from National Trading Standards for proactive work undertaken to protect residents from fraudsters.

Council Scoops Silver Award for Workplace Heath

The Council has improved its performance in the North East Better Health at Work Awards, moving up from a Bronze level to achieve a Silver award.