Middlesborough

New funding for Park End will make a “huge” difference

Park End is set to benefit from a decade-long £20m investment. Described as “huge” by local MP Luke Myer, the news has also been...

Councillors delay basic allowance vote

A decision on whether to increase the amount of money that Middlesbrough councillors receive has been deferred for a month. The decision to delay was...

Staggering levels of childhood obesity

More than half of Middlesbrough’s neighbourhoods see more than 40% of children being either overweight or obese by the time that they reach year...

Permanent exclusions fall in Middlesbrough in 2024/25 but still more than double four years ago

The number of pupils being permanently excluded from schools in Middlesbrough has fallen in the last year. In the report of Labour Councillor Philippa Storey,...

Middlesbrough mayor responds to overspend forecast

The mayor of Middlesbrough has responded to the council’s own forecast of an overspend at the end of 2025/26. Speaking at a public meeting on...

Councillor allowances to be voted on

Councillors in Middlesbrough will next week vote on whether they should receive more money for their roles. The town’s councillors are being recommended to...

Albert Road building to host HMOs and retail area as plans approved

A four storey building on Albert Road will host numerous HMOs as well as a retail offering, with plans now approved. Permission had previously been...

Home schooling concerns and more: four motions heading to Middlesbrough Council

Concerns surrounding home schooling have resulted in one of the four motions going in front of Middlesbrough councillors next week. The full meeting of the...

Middlesbrough Council forecasting a year-end overspend of nearly £4.5m

Middlesbrough Council is forecasting an overspend of £4.482m at the end of the financial year, if no further action is taken. The confirmation comes in...

Coulby Newham care home approved

A 72-bed care home in the south of Middlesbrough has been given approval. Middlesbrough Council planning officers green lit the plans, registered at the end...

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