Political share of South Tyneside Council

Composition of South Tyneside Council following the 2 May 2024 local government elections

Party

Seats

Labour Party

28

Independent15
Green Party11

 

Current political groups of South Tyneside Council
GroupSeats
Labour28
South Tyneside Alliance Group14
Green11
Independent1

 

Political assistants

The Council employs 2 part-time political assistants:

  • One political assistant working 28 hours per week serves the Labour Group
  • One political assistant working 8 hours per week serves the Green Group