Care home managers have explained the lengths they are going to so visits "that mean everything" can take place. A national programme that supplies rapid tests to homes is designed to enable safer visits.
Plans to create a new Middlesbrough nature reserve will be considered next week. The proposed move will see the designation of Lower Ormesby Beck as a Local Wildlife Site. Middlesbrough Council is committed to improving biodiversity by supporting rich and diverse habitats, and protecting land for the benefit of people and wildlife.
Nine priorities that will help Middlesbrough look forward with confidence and ambition have been revealed. Middlesbrough Council's areas of focus are designed to improve the town, protect the most vulnerable and attract investment and jobs.
Middlesbrough's independents are relying on a bumper Christmas to bring some cheer to the end of 2020. The team behind the Buy Boro website have pulled together some suggestions that make it easy to shop local and get those last-minute stocking fillers in the bag.
An expansive country park is to be created in Middlesbrough as part of updated proposals for a community creation project. The newly revised Stainsby Country Park Development Plan is to be put before Middlesbrough Council's Executive next week.
A team of "Covid Marshals" have been appointed to help Middlesbrough residents and visitors through the next phase of the Coronavirus pandemic. The team - made up of around 65 members of staff - do not have any additional powers but will be on hand to offer guidance and support.
All four of the slip roads at the A172/A174 Stokesley Road Interchange (adjacent to the former Marton Hotel & Country Club) will be closed to traffic between 9pm this Thursday, December 17, and 6am on Friday, December 18.
Ambitious plans for the flagship development at the heart of Middlesbrough's digital powerhouse have been submitted this week. They outline new designs for the Boho X building which will act as a regional and national focal point for the burgeoning digital sector.
A £1m support package will help vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic after it was approved by Middlesbrough Council. The Council will issue payments totalling up to £600,000 to support parents with essential items such as food, utilities and warm clothing for their families.
A major town-wide drive to clean up Middlesbrough's pothole menace has been hailed a major success. And Council chiefs have pledged to keep on top of the perennial problem following one of the biggest highway repair operations in the town's history.
An urban farm promoting healthy eating, exercise and positive mental health has been given the green light. The tranquil urban farm will boast a street café and shop selling produce grown on site and create jobs for local people and would have space for seasonal crops, sensory gardens and beehives.
Local businesses hit by the third phase of national lockdown are being reminded they may be in line for additional government support. The move follows the sweeping restrictions that came into force on Monday, January 4 as part of the ongoing fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
Progress made by children's social care staff in Middlesbrough has been recognised by government. The department is undergoing rapid change after it was judged inadequate by Ofsted in a verdict announced in January 2020.
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