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How we got here…..

    Development of the draft neighbourhood plan has been a time consuming task which started back in 2016!. The graphic below shows key elements of our story so far – and we’re not finished yet! Please click on a header or photo for more information on a particular item.

    Our Story

    2018
    September 2018

    AECOM Appointed

    AECOM Appointed

    AECOM engaged to deliver a housing needs assessment for the Forum area.

    July 2018

    Locality Funding Secured

    Locality Funding Secured

    The Forum’s application for grant funding from Locality was approved. Expenditure prior to this was provided by members and from events.

    March 2018

    2nd Community Consultation – Forum Objectives Established

    2nd Community Consultation – Forum Objectives Established

    Forum objectives presented at a Community Consultation Event.

    January 2018

    Formal Recognition Received

    Formal Recognition Received

    The Forum was formally recognised by South Tyneside Council in January 2018. First AGM held. Publication of Strategic Land Review by South Tyneside Council.

    2017
    September 2017

    Formal Establishment of the East Boldon Forum

    Formal Establishment of the East Boldon Forum

    Application made to South Tyneside Council to formally establish a East Boldon as a Neighbourhood Forum. Constitution and other supporting documents submitted to South Tyneside Council.

    July 2017

    1st Consultation – Finding Out What Matters

    1st Consultation – Finding Out What Matters

    Meeting for the local community to join the Forum and find out what matters to them.  The proposed Forum Area Boundary is discussed and agreed.  

    January 2017

    Idea for a Neighbourhood Forum is conceived

    Idea for a Neighbourhood Forum is conceived

    First meeting of residents interested in establishing a constituted Neighbourhood Forum for East Boldon.

    2016
    November 2016

    Informal meeting to discuss a Neighbourhood Forum

    Informal meeting to discuss a Neighbourhood Forum

    A small group of residents met to discuss starting a Neighbourhood Forum.

    For more details on our story please see this page.

    Contact details

    Keep up to date through the East Boldon Forum Facebook page and website.

    Our regular monthly meetings are currently suspended, details of the next meeting will be published on the home page once restrictions are lifted.

    Contact us by email: info.eastboldonforum@gmail.com by phone or text on 07726 106773

    We’re also on Facebook, please join us there too!