Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
- Official site for fire fighting and safety services in the county. Details of stations, jobs, structure, advice, statistics and social activities.
- http://www.twfire.gov.uk/

NewcastleGateshead Housing Market Renewal Pathfinder
- Government funded project to tackle the issue of low demand housing. Details of areas covered, publications, consultation reports and newsletter.
- http://www.newcastlegatesheadpathfinder.co.uk/

Northumbria Police Authority
- Setting and monitoring the policing plan for Tyne and Wear and Northumberland. Details of how the organisation works and police and community forum dates.
- http://www.northumbria-police-authority.org/

Tyne and Wear Research and Information
- A research body funded by the five local metropolitan boroughs. Provides data on population, social trends, businesses and downloadable fact cards on each area.
- http://www.tyne-wear-research.gov.uk/

Oultwood: Tyne and Wear
- Directory of local government web sites using clickable maps and lists.
- http://www.oultwood.com/localgov/uk/tyneandwear.htm