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The number of mourners able to attend cremation services in Middlesbrough is to increase. Under Government guidance, since March the number of mourners permitted to attend services at Teesside Crematorium has been limited to eight. That number will rise to 15 with effect from today (Friday, May 22).
Middlesbrough Council wants feedback from businesses as it plans how the town centre can bounce back safely from Covid-19. The Council’s Town Centre Recovery Group is considering what will become ‘the new normal’ in response to the Coronavirus.
Getting children back to school safely is Middlesbrough's number one priority, the town's Mayor pledged today. But Andy Preston stressed schools would only reopen when all possible measures are in place to ensure the safety and well-being of pupils, staff and the wider community.
Every child in care in Middlesbrough is to receive a special gift to help them on their journey. Luggage specialists Madlug (Make a Difference Luggage) are donating 500 bags that the young people will be able to take with them wherever they go.
Budding artists are being invited to create picture windows with paintings of their favourite views and places. They're asked to display their works of art in their window, with a trip to Newham Grange Farm up for grabs for the winner.
Families in Middlesbrough can continue to gain free access to vital ‘Healthy Start' vitamin supplements over the lockdown period. Not only does the scheme support much-needed access to vitamins that promote healthy growth and development, they also help counteract some of the potential problems that limited sunlight exposure and access to healthy foods may be having on families as a result of lockdown.
Middlesbrough Libraries are challenging people to read six books by June, 14 2020 from the collection via the BorrowBox app to be automatically entered into a draw a prize draw to win a Reading Hamper. Although the town's libraries remain closed due to the Coronavirus outbreak, BorrowBox - the digital library service - is still offering free eBooks and eAudiobooks.
A virtual Local History Month has now been launched with a full programme of online activities to enjoy during lockdown. Among the events to look forward to are virtual tours of places such as the William Lane Foundry - the oldest in Middlesbrough - virtual talks on the history of the railways and the area's contribution to the Spanish Civil War.
Middlesbrough Reads, a local literacy campaign, has teamed up with children's author Rachael Wong to use the power of storytelling to give children a voice during lockdown.
A Middlesbrough business built on an ethos of supporting fellow local independent traders has got behind the Buy Boro campaign. Bentley's is one of more than 1,700 companies in Middlesbrough to receive a financial support package from Middlesbrough Council.
Middlesbrough's amazing independent businesses led the way as Covid-19 lockdown restrictions were finally eased at the weekend. Many were able to open for the first time in over three months, with bars, hair salons and eateries springing back into life on Saturday (July 4).
Two "disgraceful" dumping ground properties in east Middlesbrough have been cleaned up following council interventions. Middlesbrough Council's Environmental Enforcement team took action to secure improvements at the two private properties in Netherfields.
Local residents are being asked for their views on the future development of Nunthorpe Grange. Their input will help to shape a number of proposed developments set to take place over the coming years. While any proposal will be subject to the normal planning approval process, the input of the local community at an early stage can help to mitigate long-term impacts.
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