Community Governance Review - Consultation on creating a new Parish Council in Whitburn

Overview

South Tyneside Council are conducting a Community Governance Review (CGR) of the Whitburn Neighbourhood Area following a request from Whitburn Neighbourhood Forum to consider creating a new parish council.

The Notice of Review, Terms of Reference and further information are available on our website at Whitburn Community Governance Review 

Please see a map of the Whitburn Neighbourhood area within the below link 'online survey'.

Why your views matter

This is the first stage of consultation; we are asking for views on whether a parish council should be created in the Whitburn Neighbourhood Area.

The responses we receive will help to shape the draft recommendations.

All representations are required by law to be published but, if you are an individual, your name and contact details will not be published.

Give us your views

Closes 28 Sep 2026

Opened 28 Aug 2026