Middlesborough

Backlash arises over Middlesbrough Council’s purchase of crumbling pub with public funds

Further criticism has been fired over the use of public money to purchase a crumbling town centre pub. Middlesbrough Council bought the former Crown pub...

Primary school extension in Nunthorpe approved

A proposal to extend a primary school in Nunthorpe has been approved by councillors but put ‘on hold’ for a further review. Middlesbrough Council’s planning...

Middlesbrough Council’s Budget proposal promises sweeping changes

A vote in favour of Middlesbrough Council’s budget plans will see a raft of changes for the town’s residents. These include the maximum council tax...

Middlesbrough Council denies pre-empting bins decision

Middlesbrough Council has denied pre-empting the final decision on waste collection changes after thousands of new bins were stored at a site in the...

Secondary school plans approved

Moves to build a new secondary school in Middlesbrough for pupils with severe learning difficulties have been given the nod by councillors. A new school...

Ex-mayor accuses council of dithering over cost-cutting children’s homes plan

Former Middlesbrough Mayor Andy Preston says the council “procrastinated” over plans to create more in-house children’s homes and “millions have been wasted” as a...

Council’s three-year plan promising thriving, healthier, safer and more ambitious Middlesbrough

A three-year plan endorsed by executive members on Middlesbrough Council envisages the town becoming a “thriving, healthier, safer and more ambitious” place. It also describes...

Gaming centre licence approved

Plans for an adult gaming centre at a shopping centre have been given the final nod with the approval of a premises licence. Cleveland Leisure...

Council seeking ‘best value’ as steps taken towards disposing of huge swathe of land for eventual 1,000 homes

Councillors have agreed on a proposal to dispose of farmland in Middlesbrough which could eventually be the location for a thousand new homes. The 71...

Adult care home approved

A councillor expressed exasperation at objections to a care home for adults with learning difficulties, noting, “We’re not being asked to approve a prison...

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