Historic England is also considering a Certificate of Immunity from listing for the Sunderland site.
Reform suspends Paul Gibbins after confirming he was under investigation on Sunday.
Reform UK investigate Glenn Gibbins after his Sunderland election win on Thursday.
The Liberal Democrats came first in Newcastle and claimed second place in Sunderland and Gateshead.
Reform's focus on Starmer "paid off in spades", the BBC's North East political editor says.
Labour ran the council for more than 50 years but a new raft of Reform councillors are now in power.
The former Ryhope Top Club will be turned into shops and apartments after plans were passed.
Lewis Atkinson MP says venues should not have to worry about prospective housing plans.
Voters in four council areas, connected by the Tyne and Wear Metro, give us their election views.
