Foreword
The pandemic has affected every one of us, but for some of our residents the impact has been more significant.
Like elsewhere in the country, inequalities have been amplified in education, training, wages, employment and health, and including how they vary by gender, ethnicity and across generations.
However, we are determined in North Tyneside that the inequalities gap does not widen. We will tackle health and prosperity disparities to break the link between people’s backgrounds and their prospects for a healthy, thriving and happy life.
No matter who someone is or where they live, we are determined that no-one is left behind.
Through the Our North Tyneside council plan, the local authority is determined that the borough not only recovers from the pandemic but builds backs stronger – a place where local businesses and high streets thrive; our children and young people continue to receive an outstanding education and families flourish; great care is offered to those who need it; and deprivation is tackled and inequalities are reduced.
This report is not intended to be the end of our work by any means, rather a reflection, learning the lessons of what’s gone before and implementing strategies for change.
Thank you for your interest in this report and the implications for the residents of North Tyneside.
Norma Redfearn CBE Elected Mayor of North Tyneside
Please note a full indepth report is available upon request.