South Shields regeneration: South Shields Town Centre
New college
In December 2023, planning permission was granted for a multi-million pound new college campus and student accommodation.
South Tyneside College and South Shields Marine School will therefore be relocating from their current Westoe site into the heart of the town centre.
This move will play a key role in improving the town centre, increasing footfall and helping to support existing retailers and traders.
The campus will also provide a new focal and social hub for students, residents, and visitors.
The plans for the development include a main building, accessed from King Street, with a fantastic double-height glass atrium.
A second entrance will be provided along Barrington Street, and a refurbished Grade-II-listed building will house part of South Shields Marine School.
For the latest update, see Green light for college relocation.
Aims
- Create a strong frontage to King Street
- Improved public realm
- Grassed space / tree planting for temporary events and rain gardens to improve drainage
- Increased footfall in the town centre can help sustain local businesses and revitalise the high street
Strengths and opportunities
- Well-connected via public transport (metro, bus and ferry).
- Younger demographic coming to the town centre to use the college and other facilities.
For full details see, South Shields Town Centre Masterplan Vision.