Councillor calls for common sense on parking
“Dangerous” double parking outside a primary school could be solved if parents were willing to walk a few minutes, councillors have said.
Coronavirus ‘We’re prepared’ says Cleveland Police chief
A SENIOR officer says Cleveland Police has “tried and tested” plans to cope with rising demand due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Phones down across South Tees trust
Phone lines across South Tees hospitals, including Middlesbrough’s James Cook Hospital, are experiencing “intermittent problems”.
School meals price hike
School meal prices are set to increase in Middlesbrough for the first time in over a decade despite public opposition.
Middlesbrough school fences off vandalised games area
A “redundant” games area destroyed by mindless vandals could have new life breathed into it after plans were approved by a council.
Coronavirus military could be brought in at Middlesbrough
The military could be called in to deal with the coronavirus outbreak and May’s elections could be affected, a meeting has heard.
IT talks held in secret after cyber-attack
A council expelled the public from a meeting to discuss details of a cyber attack on its IT systems.
Councillors say yes to VE day commemoration funding
A second VE commemoration will be funded by a local authority after councillors said they were paying for the event with their own cash.
Blitz on potholes in Middlesbrough
A “major drive to blitz Middlesbrough’s potholes” is set to be launched within six weeks, the council has said.
Middlesbrough council chief steps down
A children’s services boss has stepped down following a damning Ofsted inspection earlier in the year.
