We are currently constructing a new Joint Service Centre for Dudley in North Tyneside on the site of a former bus depot, adjoining a recreation area, which will also be refurbished.

The Joint Service Centre will house services for both the local authority and North Tyneside Primary Care Trust.

The range of services to be provided from the centre will include:

North Tyneside Council Services

• Customer service centre
• Housing benefits
• Housing management
• Social services team
• Public library
• External agencies
• Activity hall
• Fitness suite
• Changing rooms
• Creche
• Café
• IT training
• Meeting rooms

PCT Community Services

• Consulting
• Counselling
• Health office
• Healthy Living Centre
• Community services

Police services

• A community police office