Awards and achievements

Gold Standard for Armed Forces Support

South Tyneside Council has earned prestigious Gold Award status in the Ministry of Defence's Employer Recognition Scheme.

Local Councillor Scoops National Award

Cllr Iain Malcolm, Leader of South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council, has won an award for Place Shaping and Environment at the LGiU and CCLA Councillor Achievement Awards ceremony.

Council is Running for National Award

South Tyneside and Sunderland City Council's joint Area Action Plan (AAP) for the International Advanced Manufacturing Park is through to the final of the Royal Town Planning Institute's (RTPI) North East Awards for Planning Excellence.

Top Accolade for South Tyneside Parks

South Tyneside is celebrating after two parks retained prestigious quality awards placing them among the best in the country.

Both West Park in Jarrow and South Marine Park in South Shields have received the sought after Green Flag again this year.

Website 'Excels' for Second Year Running

South Tyneside Council's website is among the top ten per cent nationally according to an independent professional body.

For the second year running, the site has been given the highest possible four-star rating by public sector IT organisations, SOCITM (Society of Information Technology Management).

Repairs Service Reaps Reward

South Tyneside Homes has won a prestigious national award for a 'five star' repairs service.

The company's Repairs Team scooped first prize at the Housing Heroes Awards 2018 in the Development or Maintenance Team of the Year category.

Sandhaven Beach Among UK's Best

Sandhaven Beach is once again to fly the flag for the summer season after retaining two coveted national awards for the 12th year running.