Author: Jonny Thompson
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North Tyneside Conservatives are demanding the resignation of the borough’s council chair – accusing her of being politically biased in a supposedly ‘non-political’ role. Eight councillors have written to the chief executive calling for a no-confidence vote in Coun Wendy Lott, describing her conduct as unfair. The move follows Labour councillor Lott telling campaigners […]
The future of Tynemouth Outdoor Pool is back on the agenda, with councillors being asked to give the long-running restoration project two years to establish whether it can actually be delivered. A motion from Tynemouth Conservative father-and-son councillors Lewis and Jay Bartoli proposes a programme of work with the Friends of Tynemouth Outdoor Pool (FTOP), […]
Hospitality businesses in Tynemouth have warned that a new tourist tax could make it harder to persuade visitors to stay overnight on the coast. The warning comes after the Government announced plans to give regional mayors new powers to introduce an Overnight Visitor Levy on hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and other paid accommodation. The proposed […]
The North Tyneside Labour Group have agreed that they will vote against a proposed 3.3% increase in North Tyneside councillors’ allowances – and want other parties to do the same. The proposed increase would see the basic councillor allowance rise from £11,176 to £11,545 a year – an increase of £369 – and the Mayor’s […]
