Latest news stories from Middlesbrough Council
A major investment in the future of Middlesbrough children has been confirmed as efforts continue to ensure students can learn in the best possible environment. Mayor Andy Preston and his Executive today approved the £6.2m package which will support an extra 70 places for secondary school children with severe learning difficulties.
Middlesbrough Council is fighting litter and taking action to make the town cleaner and greener this month - and residents are encouraged to do their bit too. The council's ‘green takeover' month in April involves a series of Green Action Days in ten different wards across the town.
For a feast of family fun this Easter, Middlesbrough is the place to be. There's something for everyone, from family-friendly adventures to dinosaurs and virtual reality rides. Here are our top five ways to keep the family entertained and as ever there's something for every budget.
During the Covid lockdowns, staff in Middlesbrough Council's School Readiness Team found an ingenious way to connect with families while home visits and group activities were banned by the Government. They used simple and readily available technology like WhatsApp to offer a range of support and early years programmes online.
Innovative work by Middlesbrough Council's tireless staff is in the running for a clutch of national awards. Teams from across the authority have seen their efforts shortlisted in the Local Government Chronicle Awards 2022.
The Giants of Soul Tour is on its way to Middlesbrough Town Hall - and tickets are going to be snapped up fast. The show on Friday, September 16 is a must see, must hear for all soul lovers who remember what the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s meant to the genre.
Lynn Hepworth has been working tirelessly for two decades to keep people as safe as possible on the roads of Middlesbrough. Now the Road Safety Officer is putting the brakes on her 20 year career - in which she will have helped at least tens of thousands of people in the town either directly or indirectly - by taking early retirement.
Up-and-coming athletes in Middlesbrough are being given the chance to become ‘Sporting Champions' and gain much-needed support as part of a sports talent development scheme. Everyone Active's Sporting Champions initiative, now heading into its sixth year, has helped thousands of athletes to achieve their sporting potential.
Grants are up for grabs to help Middlesbrough communities celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The funding's available for local events over the bank holiday weekend from Thursday, June 2 to Sunday, June 5.
Strictly Come Dancing double act Ian Waite and Vincent Simone are bringing their acclaimed Act Two show to Middlesbrough Theatre on Friday, June 17. The tour follows on from Waite and Simone's first star offering as a dancing duo back in 2019, with more old-school variety - glamour, dance, comedy and song!
Callous conmen are leaving residents at risk of hefty fines for the illegal dumping of household rubbish. Middlesbrough Mayor Andy Preston today urged law-abiding members of the community to help turn the tide on the unscrupulous trade in illegal waste dumping.
Bouncing a young baby on her knee, Carolann Bullock glances at her husband Malcolm and smiles warmly as they recall their 22 years of fostering in Middlesbrough. Over the years, more than 200 children have been welcomed with open arms, showered with love and warmth and understanding, by the pair and their family.
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.
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