Ryan Smith

Senior digital journalist for Iconic Media Group, covering @Newcastle_world and @ShieldsGazette | [email protected] | Views are my own!

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Following the 2026 local elections, South Tyneside Council looks like this:

Reform UK: 41 seats
Green Party: 10 seats
Independents: Two seats
Labour Party: One seat

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Time for the ballot count at Temple Park 🗳️

Feels strange not arriving in time for the polls closing

All 54 seats on South Tyneside Council are up for grabs today!

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Reform UK secured all three seats in both Hebburn South and Primrose