Latest news stories from Middlesbrough Council
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.
Schools can now access hand sanitiser and soap via Middlesbrough Council. The Council has allocated £50,000 of its Covid funding to provide the products for schools around the town. The cash was committed following conversations with headteachers over issues arising during the pandemic.
Improvement works are under way on a busy Teesside junction which will include the need for overn
Parents are being urged to choose the schools they would prefer their children to attend in Septe
Middlesbrough Council is working closely with schools around the town to overcome challenges pres
Specialist treatment and aftercare for individuals suffering from alcohol dependency will be launched as a standalone service.
An urgent plea for people to follow the Coronavirus rules has been issued after Middlesbrough posted the highest number of positive test results since the pandemic began.
A new order is in place banning gangs of youths from a large area of central Middlesbrough. The move by Cleveland Police follows a spate of yobbish behaviour including criminal damage and intimidation of businesses and shoppers.
Help is always at hand for those in need over the festive break. That's the message to residents across Middlesbrough as one of the toughest years in living memory draws to a close. While Covid-19 restrictions remain in force, a huge range of services are still available for the vulnerable and those in need.
Health chiefs are today reminding Teessiders of the rules surrounding support and childcare bubbles to help stop the spread of Covid-19. Misunderstanding what is and isn't allowed could contribute to the spread of infection.
The annual commemoration of one of the greatest atrocities in human history will be marked online this year. A service for Holocaust Memorial Day would normally be held by Teesside University with support from Middlesbrough Council.
People are being asked to warn family, friends, and vulnerable neighbours about fraudsters who try and exploit the coronavirus vaccine campaign, after two recent incidents being investigated by detectives.
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