Civic and ceremonial

Details of Middlesbrough cenotaph (Linthorpe Road) and the books of remembrance (Town Hall).

The Chair of the Council is like the traditional ceremonial mayor with chains and robes.

Details of this year's civic events, including remembrance events in November.

Middlesbrough's civic regalia includes the Chair's robes, the mace, and the civic silver.

Find out about the design of Middlesbrough's coat of arms and the explanation behind it.

Details of the commemorative plaques located in Middlesbrough Town Hall.

A timeline of how Middlesbrough Council developed, from the first days of the town up to the present.

The Armed Forces Champion helps us maintains our support of the Armed Forces and veterans.

Details of those granted the title of Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Middlesbrough.

Latest civic and ceremonial news from Middlesbrough, Teesside, and beyond.

Details of the statues in Middlesbrough in memory of Tom Dresser VC and Stanley Hollis VC.

We hold numerous events throughout the year to show our support to the Armed Forces.

Details of this year's Remembrance Sunday event, as well as videos from previous years' events.

Details of Middlesbrough's historic council chamber, where council meetings take place.

The council suite is used for meetings with residents, business people, and royal visits.

We've installed lighting on some of our iconic town centre buildings to improve the look of the town.

Middlesbrough officially twinned with Oberhausen (Germany) in 1974 and Dunkirk (France) in 1976.