The legacy of TWDC remains controversial within the region in particular in Sunderland where it is believed the investment in services and leisure opportunities in Newcastle where the corporation was based was not matched in the rest of the region.
The heritage of TWDC continues to be contentious within the area, especially in Sunderland where it is thought that the investment in services and leisure facilities in Newcastle, where the corporation was based, did not extend to the rest of the region.