Middlesborough

Why Middlesbrough Council approved a Christmas hamper but refused a £50 gift card

A Christmas hamper containing champagne was approved, but a £50 Boots gift card was refused, according to Middlesbrough Council's latest register of gifts and...

Elections

Mixed reaction as voters respond to Starmer’s resignation

Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister has prompted mixed reactions across the North East, with residents divided over whether he was right to step...

Campaigns

Ten years later, Middlesbrough is still arguing about Brexit

Almost ten years after the UK voted to leave the European Union, Brexit remains a topic capable of sparking passionate debate. On 23 June...

Arts

Plans submitted to Middlesbrough Council for ‘commemorative efforts’

Plans have been submitted to install a commemorative locomotive on a roundabout in Middlesbrough. Middlesbrough Council has received an application from itself to position a...

Finance

Rise in Middlesbrough Council employees earning over ‘£50,000 a year’

A council has seen a 73.5% increase in the number of its employees who earn more than £50,000 a year, but has attributed the...

Middlesborough

‘Stronger position’ meant Middlesbrough Council could ‘pause’ parking permit charges

A local council has halted its policy to implement resident parking permit charges. Middlesbrough Council have taken the decision to “pause” planned charges for parking...

Economy

Middlesbrough budget reactions from Cllrs

Middlesbrough Council’s 2024/25 budget is set to be voted on this month and the town’s cllrs have been asked for their reaction. Labour Mayor Chris...

North East

Campaigner’s protest against council’s children’s services ‘effectively put a target’ on social workers’ backs

A man’s protest campaign against a council’s children’s services department “crossed a threshold” and was tantamount to putting a target on social workers’ backs,...

North East

New mayor’s priorities

Chris Cooke wants long-term strategies. He’s accepted that this isn’t “jazzy” and won’t warrant a ribbon-cutting ceremony but he’s convinced that this is the best...

North East

Tory mayoral candidate on his plans for Middlesbrough if he’s elected

Four candidates are currently vying for Middlesbrough Council’s top political job. Voters will head to the polls on Thursday, 4 May to cast their vote...

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