Latest news stories from Middlesbrough Council
When lockdown was announced for the first time last year, like many arts and culture organisations, Tees Valley Youth Music initiative MUSINC did not know what the future would bring. After seeing many of the region's youth clubs close and a lack of musical provision, it was determined to deliver this much-needed support.
Measures are being put in place to help keep Middlesbrough people safe as the country prepares for the next stage of the exit from lockdown. The government's roadmap allows for non-essential retail to open from Monday, with pubs and restaurants permitted to serve customers outside from the same day.
Middlesbrough Libraries' popular Click & Collect service is set to stay as the country emerges from the latest phase of coronavirus lockdown. The good news for Boro bookworms is that the service at community hubs and libraries will continue when restrictions begin to ease from Monday (April 12).
A dash of spring colour has been sprinkled across a Middlesbrough ward by its local councillor. Longlands & Beechwood Councillor Joan McTigue is once again helping to acquire flowers and plants to brighten up the area.
Business start-up Press On Vinyl is the latest company to set up at Tees Advanced Manufacturing Park (TeesAMP). The founding directors have been part of the local music scene for the past 20 years and have now turned pleasure into business by setting up a vinyl record manufacturing plant.
Proposals to build nearly 100 high quality homes inspired by Middlesbrough's digital growth - with a nod to the town's origins - have been put forward. The Boho residential development will take place on land between Gosford Street and Feversham Street in Middlehaven.
Urgent repairs are to be undertaken at a key Middlesbrough junction. The resurfacing works on the A172 Stokesley Road/Dixons Bank near Marton Shops will start today (Tuesday, April 6) and are expected to take up to six days to complete.
A brand new community centre for east Middlesbrough could soon become a reality if planning approval is given. Councillors will meet next week to consider the proposals for the new facility which would replace the former Southlands Centre.
A cinema, bowling alley and even a brewery form part of the bold vision for a key part of central Middlesbrough. Major changes to Captain Cook Square will boost the town's economy for years to come, according to a report to senior Councillors.
Middlesbrough Mayor Andy Preston has urged people in the town to not let their Covid guard down to the Easter break and good weather. The Mayor has asked for common sense to be applied alongside sticking to the current regulations.
Middlesbrough residents are being asked to put forward the issues that matter to them which can be scrutinised to help inform council policy. The scrutiny process involves Middlesbrough's elected councillors examining any topic which impacts on the local area.
A flytipper held his hands up and said "yeah, fair enough" when confronted by a Middlesbrough Council neighbourhood safety warden. The incident occurred on Friday, January 29 at around 5pm when a white transit type van was captured on CCTV arriving at an entrance to Metz Bridge Caravan site.
A series of community support measures are being targeted at a Middlesbrough estate. It comes as residents in Pallister Park and the wider east Middlesbrough area demonstrated their support for a Polish family who had their vehicle damaged and were subject to racist abuse by youths.
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