Mayor of North Tyneside9 Feb 2026Former mayor 'honoured' by Freedom of BoroughDame Norma Redfearn says she will "cherish" the honour after serving as mayor for 12 years.9 Feb 202627 Jul 2025Former mayor granted Freedom of BoroughLabour stalwart Dame Norma Redfearn has been bestowed North Tyneside Council's highest honour.27 Jul 20253 Jul 2025Reform take council seat from LabourThe incumbent North Tyneside Labour Mayor says Reform is not a "serious threat" despite the win.3 Jul 202528 May 2025Labour's narrow mayoral win sparks by-electionTwo by-elections will be held in July for wards on North Tyneside Council.28 May 20252 May 2025Labour narrowly wins North Tyneside mayoral raceKaren Clark tallied 16,230 votes, putting her just 444 ahead of Reform UK's John Falkenstein.2 May 202527 Apr 2025Who is running in North East local elections?Seats are up for grabs in Durham and Northumberland and a new North Tyneside Mayor is being elected.27 Apr 20256 Apr 2025Who is in the running to be North Tyneside mayor?Seven candidates are vying for the top political job in the borough in the 2025 election. 6 Apr 202531 Oct 2024Labour announces mayoral election candidateCouncillor Karen Clark is to stand in next year's election after beating two rivals nominees. 31 Oct 202417 Apr 2024North East mayoral candidates clash over bus plansOther topics covered in the BBC debate included housing and supporting high streets.17 Apr 2024...