Helen 4 Whitley Bay North

15/08/2026

The nurdle spill along our coast has exposed a glaring gap in our nations laws around plastic pollution.

The EU recently formalised its Plastic Pellet Loss Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/2365), which mandates risk management plans and independent audits for large handlers. We want the UK to follow suit with its own equivalent law.

Please sign the petition below!

The EU recently formalised its Plastic Pellet Loss Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/2365), which mandates risk management plans and independent audits for large handlers. We want the UK to follow suit with its own equivalent law.

14/08/2026

The spring tides are expected to bring more plastic nurdles onto our shores. Volunteers are needed this weekend, to make sure we keep our beaches clean and tidy.

We can still make a difference to our wonderful coast!

Find out more about the where’s, when’s and what’s below!

01/08/2026

It’s been amazing to see the community come together to tackle the nurdle clean up along our coast, thanks to the efforts of Sally McGee at Yonder and Cllr Tom Bailey.

So many of you have been out along our shores around the clock to help clean up the nurdle spill. Around 1000 volunteers have taken part in the clean up operation and each of you should be so proud of your contribution!
It is of vital importance that we make sure that nothing like this can ever happen again. We’re calling on the government to develop a zero tolerance policy on plastic pollution. Add your name to help get the message to Westminster! https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759563

24/07/2026

An accident at Port of Tynes has meant millions of plastic nurdles washed up in Whitley Bay.
These plastic pellets can be dangerous to wildlife - if you’re walking your dog along our coastline, please make sure to keep them from ingesting any pellets.

20/07/2026

To celebrate the completion of The Old Police Station redevelopment, the local community organised a lovely event with food, music and poetry!
Blue Rock Developers have done a superb job and the development is a great addition to our community in Whitley Bay North!

05/07/2026

The proposed closure of High Borrans has taken everyone by surprise.

The Outdoor Centre, which has been a much loved feature of childhood for many North Tyneside children for over 60 years, is to be closed.

I am really disappointed by the council’s decision and also by the lack of transparency around this decision. Please sign the petition and contact your ward councillors if you are concerned. We need to preserve precious resources like High Borrans for the future of the young people of North Tyneside.

Sign the petition 👇
https://democracy.northtyneside.gov.uk/mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?id=22

13/06/2026

Whitley Bay Big Clean Team are an inspirational group who give their time and energy to keeping WB clean and developing a real sense of community. A huge thanks to Helen and Richard and the rest of the group who welcomed me along with several other new volunteers this morning. We were joined by Mohammed from the Kurdish Community in Wallsend who loves to litter pick and was delighted to find this group too.

10/06/2026

Thank you to the Big Local for hosting an Emergency Briefing on the Climate and Nature Crisis.
It is more important than ever to make sure we take action against climate change. To find out more about the National Emergency Briefing, follow the link below; https://www.nebriefing.org

09/06/2026

If you’re free on Saturday, it’d be great to see you at the Whitley Bay Litter Pick. Our community spaces are fantastic, let’s keep them clean and tidy for everyone to enjoy! 💚

04/06/2026

Creating jobs in our community is so important. Coastal councillors have voiced our concerns over STACKs future at the Empress Ballroom in Whitley Bay.

Councillors want to know the progress being made on an approved STACK development at the iconic Empress Ballroom in Whitley Bay