Ambition for North Shields and the Fish Quay

Transforming the town centre and riverside into an environment where people choose to live, work and spend their leisure time

North Tyneside Council has ambitious plans to transform North Shields’ town centre and riverside through a series of bold regeneration projects. 

The Ambition for North Shields and the Fish Quay master plan recognises the unique challenges and opportunities facing North Shields, particularly as we recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. 

By improving public transport as well as improving pedestrian and cycle access between the town and riverside we will create a neighbourhood to be proud of.

By creating new green spaces and revitalising Northumberland Square we will make the town an attractive place to spend time.

We will create opportunities for a mix of new housing to make a community that sustains North Shields for decades to come.

We are working closely with the community and businesses and partners and investors to ensure our ambition is realised.

For more information visit www.northtyneside.gov.uk and search ‘Ambition for North Shields’.

Transport hub

Transport hub. Click to expand.

A high-quality public transport hub with covered walkway to the town centre

Town Square

Town Square. Click to expand.

A new public square for events space with improvements to the surrounding public space and improved links to the rest of the town

Bedford Street and Saville Street Public Space Improvements

Bedford Street and Saville Street Public Space Improvements. Click to expand.

A major makeover for these busy town centre areas

Northumberland Square Redevelopment

Northumberland Square Redevelopment. Click to expand.

Work to sympathetically reinstate some original design features and create a space for events, markets and concerts

Howard Street Improvements

Howard Street Improvements. Click to expand.

Making Howard Street pedestrian/cyclists only and improving the look of the street

Howard Street Cultural Quarter

Howard Street Cultural Quarter. Click to expand.

A desirable destination for cafes, restaurants and culture, as well as high-quality upgrades to the surroundings

Embankment Walkway

Embankment Walkway. Click to expand.

A new high-quality walkway aimed at improving access between the improved town centre and vibrant Fish Quay, making it easier for people to travel between the two parts of town.

Unicorn House

Unicorn House. Click to expand.

The former Unicorn House office block is making way for 28 high-quality family homesn addition: Improvements to key highways gateways; high-quality housing developments; supporting the relocation of the Shields ferry landing

Transport hub

A high-quality public transport hub with covered walkway to the town centre

Town Square

A new public square for events space with improvements to the surrounding public space and improved links to the rest of the town

Bedford Street and Saville Street Public Space Improvements

A major makeover for these busy town centre areas

Northumberland Square Redevelopment

Work to sympathetically reinstate some original design features and create a space for events, markets and concerts

Howard Street Improvements

Making Howard Street pedestrian/cyclists only and improving the look of the street

Howard Street Cultural Quarter

A desirable destination for cafes, restaurants and culture, as well as high-quality upgrades to the surroundings

Embankment Walkway

A new high-quality walkway aimed at improving access between the improved town centre and vibrant Fish Quay, making it easier for people to travel between the two parts of town.

Unicorn House

The former Unicorn House office block is making way for 28 high-quality family homesn addition: Improvements to key highways gateways; high-quality housing developments; supporting the relocation of the Shields ferry landing

In addition: Improvements to key highways gateways; high-quality housing developments; supporting the relocation of the Shields ferry landing