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There will be a change to your usual bin collection day on week commencing Monday 30 May, due to the extra Bank Holiday. Our crews will be working between Monday to Thursday and all refuse collections that week will move a day forward. View your bin collection calendar.

16 May

Boro Hero award for generous sweet shop owner

A sweet shop owner who has helped provide Middlesbrough Food Bank with more than a tonne of food has been honoured. Jamie Johnson who runs JJ’s Sweet Surprise in the Hill Street shopping centre is the latest Boro Hero and has been presented with his award by Middlesbrough Mayor Andy Preston.

16 May

Mini Mela pops up to offer a taste of what’s to come

The Middlesbrough Mela is set to return this August, and this weekend there’s a taste of what’s to come. This Saturday, May 21, a Mini Mela pop-up will be running in Middlesbrough town centre, opposite the former Debenhams building.

16 May

Tributes paid to council legend John Foster

Tributes have been paid today following the death of highly-regarded former Middlesbrough Council Chief Executive John Foster. Dr Foster served as Middlesbrough Borough Council’s most senior officer between 1973 and 1995.

13 May

Drop in to find out about dementia during awareness week

People in Middlesbrough are being encouraged to ‘act on dementia’ as the Alzheimer’s Society’s biggest awareness campaign rolls into action. During Dementia Action Week professionals will be on hand to speak to those in Middlesbrough concerned that they, or a loved one, are experiencing signs of dementia.

12 May

Have your say on topics for scrutiny

Middlesbrough residents are being asked which issues they’d like put under the microscope to help inform how local services are delivered. The call is part of the Council’s Scrutiny process which allows local elected councillors to explore any topic which affects local people and the area they live in.

12 May

More events announced for Queen's Platinum Jubilee in Middlesbrough

The jam packed Queen’s Platinum Jubilee long weekend celebrations just keep getting bigger and better here in Middlesbrough. From Wednesday, June 1 – Sunday, June 5, the town centre and surrounding areas will be alive with the sounds of street parties, celebrations and one-off events.

12 May

2.1 million annual tax credits packs to be issued

About 2.1 million tax credits customers will begin to receive their annual renewal packs this week from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The packs will be sent between 25 April and 27 May, and customers have until 31 July to check their details are correct and update HMRC if there has been a change in their circumstances.

11 May

Afghan war hero to join Queen’s Baton Relay in the Boro

An Afghan war veteran will join the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay in Middlesbrough ahead of this summer’s Commonwealth Games. James Rose will carry the ceremonial baton through the town on Thursday, July 14 as the countdown to the Games enters its final fortnight.

6 May

Proposal to demolish disused Slam nightclub in Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough’s Historic Quarter could be opened up with the demolition of a disused nightclub. A report going to Middlesbrough Council’s Executive next week outlines proposals to knock down the Slam club which sits under the A66. The unit has fallen into disrepair having been out of use since 2016.

6 May

GB Bank officially opens in Centre Square

GB Bank has officially opened the doors to its prestigious headquarters at 2 Centre Square, Middlesbrough welcoming staff and prominent members of the local business and property community to its offices boasting inventive interiors and a dynamic co-working environment.

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