Proposals have been made for emergency works to protect Middlesbrough's oldest standing pub from further serious deterioration. The Grade II listed Captain Cook Pub was last year listed as one of the Top Ten Most Endangered Buildings by The Victorian Society.
More Middlesbrough businesses now have the chance to claim Covid grant scheme support. The move follows a review of Middlesbrough Council's Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) scheme. The discretionary scheme provides essential financial support to businesses that are not eligible for the Local Restrictions Support Grant schemes.
A reminder is being issued to motorists heading into Middlesbrough town centre that parking charges still apply. Three hours free parking at the Captain Cook Square and Ferry Road car parks is still available; a free ticket needs to be obtained from the ticket machine and clearly displayed in the vehicle.
A case of the Covid-19 variant first discovered in South Africa has been reported in Middlesbrough. The positive case is linked to the Marton and Coulby Newham areas. It was identified as part of random sequencing by Public Health England.
Middlesbrough residents are being encouraged to shop local this Valentine's Day. Middlesbrough Council has launched its ‘Love Your Town' campaign to support small businesses still operating during the latest lockdown.
A foul-mouthed menace has been banned from Middlesbrough town centre. Kerry Jessop subjected Council officers, security staff, shop workers and members of the public to a volley of verbal abuse and intimidation despite repeated attempts to help her change her ways.
Middlesbrough's Chinese community is getting set to celebrate New Year with more muted festivities than usual. Chinese New Year 2021 takes place on Friday, February 12. Unfortunately, the national lockdown ensures families and friends will not be able to come together in large numbers.
Building owners and leaseholders in Middlesbrough's Historic Quarter are being reminded that they may be eligible for a grant. The funding has been made available through Historic England's High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) programme, to help with repairs and restoration works of empty or under-utilised buildings.
A Middlesbrough barber has been hit with a hefty fine for flagrantly breaching Covid lockdown rules. The town centre stylist was found with customers in his salon at the weekend after a member of the public saw people entering and leaving.
Lane closures will be required on both carriageways of the A66 through Middlesbrough this weekend to allow urgent repairs to be carried out safely. The lane closures will be in operation on both Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14, and will affect both carriageways of the A66 between the A19 and Hartington Interchange.
Middlesbrough residents are being informed of how green waste collections will run in 2021. The Middlesbrough Council service is set to resume on Tuesday, April 6 and will return to a fortnightly collection until the end of September.
The compassionate work of Middlesbrough Council's community safety team has been highlighted in a varied week helping a series of vulnerable and distressed people. Among the issues dealt with have been a council car park attendant talking down a man from the top of Zetland car park.
A new Council team has gone straight into action in a Middlesbrough-wide fly-tipping crackdown. And a warning has been sounded to rogue traders offering bogus refuse disposal services that they will be caught and prosecuted.
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