The Shields Gazette declared that May 3rd was a “Good day” for Labour in South Shields.

As the final votes were counted at Temple Park Centre on Friday morning (4th May) it was announced that the South Shields Labour Party had gained two seats and retained all the seats we were defending.

The Labour Party gained Biddick and All Saints from the Liberal Democrats, and crushed the Progressives in Harton to win the seat by over 300 votes.

In what was regarded as a high turnout by voters for a local election, the Independent Alliance failed to win any seats in South Shields forcing their campaign organiser to concede that the results were “disappointing.”

For a full list for the Council results, log onto the South Tyneside Council webpages.