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Council steps in to help families buy half-term food

Middlesbrough Council hopes to be a “force for social good” by helping to feed children who qualify for free school meals next week. October half-term comes at a challenging time for many families with the Covid crisis leaving more people out of work or working fewer hours.

Remembrance at Home for 2020

The world has changed - but Remembrance is just as important as ever. That's the message from Middlesbrough's Armed Forces Champions as they prepare for this year's commemorations. Councillors Ron Arundale and Barrie Cooper are urging local residents to mark Remembrance at Home.

Reminder to have your say on bin collection proposals

Middlesbrough residents are reminded that they have until Friday, October 30 to give their views on a proposal for bigger bins and a move to fortnightly collections. The move would see household waste and recycling collected every two weeks.