Evaluation of South Tyneside Pledge

Description

The South Tyneside Pledge, launched in 2022, is a community wealth-building initiative designed to retain economic value within the borough following the COVID-19 pandemic. It brings together 400+ organisations from the public, private, and voluntary sectors that operate in or serve South Tyneside. The Pledge is coordinated by the Policy and Insight team, with cross-Council collaboration involving Strategic Investment & Growth, Communications, Procurement, Sustainability, and other departments. It represents a shared commitment to inclusive growth, local investment, and community resilience. Purpose of the Evaluation The evaluation will: • Assess the Pledge's impact over the past three years. • Measure delivery against its nine core commitments. • Identify areas for improvement. • Develop case studies for future use. Findings will inform future strategy, highlight successes, and strengthen partnership working.