Projects & Initiatives

Liam Fender

Celebrating 800 Years of History, Community, and Pride in North Shields We are thrilled to share that the official North Shields 800 website has launched,...

The vibrant community of North Shields is coming together to host a year of celebrations for the town’s 800th anniversary in 2025. North Shields 800...

Elevation is gearing up for something incredible to celebrate North Shields’ 800th birthday! They’re turning key buildings into vibrant murals that capture the town’s...

What if the walls around North Shields became a canvas for artists? You may not have heard of Elevation but the name gives a strong...

By Diane Wailes With discussions underway about how the town should celebrate its 800th birthday next year, we could take a leaf out of the book of Arthur Jefferson, the...

Street art and dance music in the mix for community meals fundraising collaboration. A powerful street art mural, a party with a world-famous secret...

The Nile Street Project continued to thrive in early August with its first community litter pick in North Shields. What started with just a few volunteers quickly grew into a strong group effort, clearing rubbish, weeds and hundreds of cigarette ends from the street. The visible transformation drew positive comments from passers-by. Regular litter picks are planned as part of restoring the area, and residents are encouraged to get involved by contacting the project team for future events.

Is North Shields just the town centre and Fish Quay? Or does it stretch as far as Marden, New York, or even Shiremoor? Ask a local and you’ll get a passionate answer—though not always the same one. From council wards and constituency maps to postcode databases and Google boundaries, everyone seems to draw the lines a little differently. But maybe the true definition of North Shields isn’t found on a map at all. Maybe it’s cultural, emotional—even personal. After all, if it feels like home, who’s to say it isn’t?

Nile Street is ready for a revival—and Project Nile Street is leading the charge. Born from a personal passion and a deep-rooted connection to the area, this grassroots initiative is set on restoring the street’s character, charm, and community spirit. With proud shopfronts, colourful doorways, and a renewed sense of pride, Nile Street is poised to become a beacon of local resilience and creativity. But this transformation can’t happen alone—it needs you.