Jarrow Forward (Jarrow Town Board)
What the board is doing
The board is responsible for:
- providing direction and guidance for delivery in Jarrow, including meeting with the community
- making sure processes and procedures are being monitored and keeping to a strong framework
- evaluating the success of the programme
- reviewing any changes to the plan or relevant projects
- making sure any projects work well with South Tyneside's vision, ambitions and strategy
- approving and signing off all project reports before submitting to the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)
- making sure the programme is meeting government requirements
Working with over 30 local businesses, community leaders, and partners, Jarrow Forward submitted its goals for the town to Government on 1 August 2024 and we are awaiting Government feedback.
We found that Jarrow residents are proud of their town but also identified some areas where things could be better, such as more opportunities for:
- young people
- work
- wellbeing
- leisure
There will be further engagement with residents, businesses and other organisations later this year.