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Middlesbrough residents are reminded that they have until Friday, October 30 to give their views on a proposal for bigger bins and a move to fortnightly collections. The move would see household waste and recycling collected every two weeks.
An investment in the future of Middlesbrough's young people has moved a step forward after the Council launched its search for new youth services partners. Deputy Mayor Antony High is leading the rejuvenation of support for young people in the town.
Middlesbrough Council is supporting a major food business in the town after a number of positive Covid-19 tests among its workforce. The Council arranged for a mobile testing unit to visit SK Chilled Foods' premises on the Riverside Park Industrial Estate on Friday and Saturday.
Parents are being asked to wear face coverings when dropping off and collecting children from Middlesbrough schools. Middlesbrough Council has written to headteachers in the town asking them to encourage parents to cover their faces to help protect the community from Covid-19.
A new eco-friendly home for Middlesbrough Council must represent the best possible deal for taxpayers and suit the needs of staff for decades to come. Covid-19 has forced the Council to reconsider plans to relocate to Centre North East from the Civic Centre, which is no longer fit for purpose.
Grants are up for grabs as part of a major drive to transform a key part of Middlesbrough. Building owners and leaseholders in the town's Historic Quarter are being invited to apply for the cash to help with repairs and restoration works of empty or under-utilised buildings.
Middlesbrough Mayor Andy Preston has called on the government to "concentrate on the basics" before making further changes to local Covid restrictions. Mr Preston wants to see a focus on enforcement against those who deliberately break rules around social distancing and face coverings.
Middlesbrough Council's Public Protection Service teams were out and about across the town last Friday and Saturday evenings (October 9 & 10) to ensure businesses were complying with the latest Covid-19 guidelines and 10pm curfew.
They're the jewel in the town's crown - and Middlesbrough's much loved parks have once again swept to Green Flag glory. Albert Park, Stewart Park, Pallister Park, Thorntree Park, Hemlington Lake, Fairy Dell and Linthorpe Cemetery have achieved another clean sweep in the 2020 Green Flag Awards.
Parents have been warned they risk being fined if their children fail to follow Covid-19 laws. The legal threat comes after reports more than 30 teenagers broke self-isolation rules to attend a house party. The group of students risked infecting others by meeting up during their isolation period.
Even a global pandemic has failed to stop Middlesbrough's unsung heroes getting the big thank you from their town they truly deserve. A virtual Civic Awards 2020 has been held, with awards being hand-delivered - with social distancing in place - to the winners and a video announcing the results filmed.
Firstsource - the latest tenants in one of the region's most ambitious regeneration projects - will expand its presence and strengthen its commitment to Middlesbrough, ultimately creating over 100 new jobs. The leading business process management services firm will take three floors of the striking One Centre Square building.
Part of a major route through Middlesbrough is to close at the weekend for emergency repair work. The eastbound carriageway of the A66 at Newport Interchange will be closed from 8pm tomorrow evening (Friday, October 30).
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