Safeguarding

Restrictions are starting to ease, but you must still remember: Hands. Face. Space. Fresh air. Check the current rules.

Middlesbrough Council takes the safeguarding of its residents very seriously. Safeguarding means keeping people safe from harm and abuse.

We have various policies and procedures in place to make sure every individual can live safely. That includes:

Latest News

Weekly sessions launched to get men talking

New weekly sessions have been launched in Middlesbrough to help get men talking - and save lives. Andy's Man Club offers men a space where they can talk and benefit from peer-to-peer support based around talking sessions every Monday.

Fresh Covid warning to pubs bars and eateries

Bars, pubs and eateries across Middlesbrough are being urged to play their part in stemming the spread of the deadly coronavirus pandemic. The warning from Middlesbrough Council's Public Protection Service follows a spate of flagrant rule breaches after Monday's easing of lockdown restrictions.

Restart grants for retail and leisure

Middlesbrough business owners are being urged to apply for grants to help them get back to business. The Government's Restart Grant scheme is now open and Middlesbrough Council is encouraging local eligible businesses to apply.