Welcome to the website of the Whitburn Neighbourhood Forum
Whitburn Neighbourhood Forum was designated in 2017 with the aim of promoting the social, environmental, and economic well-being of the Whitburn area in South Tyneside. We are a formally recognised group led by local residents, dedicated to shaping the future of our community.
The Forum has the authority to develop a neighbourhood plan, which sets out legally binding rules that guide new developments in the Whitburn area. The Whitburn Neighbourhood Plan, adopted in 2022, is an important document that helps us ensure development meets the needs of local residents and preserves the unique character of Whitburn.
Learn more about the Whitburn Neighbourhood Forum, or read the Whitburn Neighbourhood Plan.
The Forum has the authority to develop a neighbourhood plan, which sets out legally binding rules that guide new developments in the Whitburn area. The Whitburn Neighbourhood Plan, adopted in 2022, is an important document that helps us ensure development meets the needs of local residents and preserves the unique character of Whitburn.
Learn more about the Whitburn Neighbourhood Forum, or read the Whitburn Neighbourhood Plan.
NEWS
South Tyneside Local Plan under examination
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South Tyneside Council rejected the Local Plan earlier this year, but the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has told the council to submit the plan for further examination. This examination started in July 2025. The Forum re-iterated concerns over the impacts of the proposed development on Whitburn and sewage pollution, and the planning inspector has asked the council to do more assessment.
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All header photographs by John Short
