Latest news stories from Middlesbrough Council
Ahead of Small Business Saturday this weekend we've pulled together our top five Christmas gift ideas from some of Middlesbrough's independent businesses. Small Business Saturday takes place each year and promotes the importance of shopping locally.
A helping hand grants scheme has opened for businesses who have not been forced to close but have been severely affected by recent restrictions. It covers hospitality, leisure, hotel, bed and breakfast, and nursery businesses impacted by Local Covid-19 Alert Level restrictions.
A wonderful ‘Winter Windowland' is set to blaze a trail of light and hope across Teesside in the run-up to the festive season. The colourful initiative is a local drive to spread yuletide cheer and community spirit following a year of upheaval and uncertainty.
A rallying call to support local business in the run-up to Christmas has been issued by Middlesbrough Councillors. They've set up a special Facebook page to showcase the best of local enterprise, and encourage people to back local jobs and investment.
Local charities have teamed up with Middlesbrough Council this winter to make sure older people receive the help they need. The new Warm and Well Winter Support Project will provide essential supplies to older people to help them stay warm, active and busy over the festive period.
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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