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Naomi Corrigan | Local Democracy Reporter

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Middlesbrough council proposes new rules for HMOs amid growing concerns

Middlesbrough properties converted into multiple occupancy homes will need planning permission under new rules proposed by the council. Concerns have been raised over the growth...

The full list of Middlesbrough Council buildings and assets under threat in 2024

An asset review of council-owned buildings and land had been drawn up in a bid to raise an estimated £33m for the local authority....

Rise in reports of adult abuse or neglect on Teesside with one in three probes relating to care homes

A report by the Teeswide Adult Safeguarding Board (TSAB) showed there were 7,011 concerns raised across the area in 2022/2023. Of these, 3,235 turned...

Financial turmoil in Middlesbrough: political blame game amidst council crisis

The Mayor of Middlesbrough said people in the town “weren’t daft” as Rishi Sunak accused the council of “mismanaging” its finances. Ahead of the Local...

Council cracks down on purchase card abuse: disciplinary measures and tighter controls implemented

Staff who fail to follow policy around council purchase cards will have them removed and could face disciplinary, a meeting heard. It comes after a...

Government intervention debate sparks political firestorm in Middlesbrough

A call has been sounded by local Tory politicians for the Government to take over control of Middlesbrough Council. Simon Clarke,  Conservative MP for Middlesbrough...

Navigating controversy: Middlesbrough’s battle over Captain Cook’s legacy

Middlesbrough Council has been accused of trying to cancel connections with one of the town’s most famous historical figures. As reported, Captain Cook Square in...

Middlesbrough faces an unprecedented financial crisis: council tax soars, services slashed, and jobs hang in the balance

Residents in Middlesbrough are set to see the maximum council tax rise, new waste collection charges and services slashed as the local authority fights...

Revitalizing recycling: Middlesbrough’s journey to sustainable waste management

Changing habits and educational initiatives are key to improving Middlesbrough’s poor recycling rates, a meeting heard. Latest figures show that, with the exception of Stockton,...

Middlesbrough: among the nation’s highest cancer death rates

The likelihood of dying of cancer is a postcode lottery, figures suggest, with Middlesbrough having one of the worst death rates in the country. Sobering...

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