AS we enter the final countdown to the 20 April deadline for people to apply to get registered to vote in next month’s elections, Stockton Council is urging residents who are not registered to vote to do so immediately to ensure they can have their say in the outcome.
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As the General Election rapidly approaches, why not take an irreverent preliminary peek behind the scenes in the corridors of power?
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CANDIDATES have been confirmed for next month’s elections in Middlesbrough following the close of nominations on Thursday (April 9).
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An anti-cuts comedy featuring sketches, songs and stand-up will tour the North East in the run up to the General Election.
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Screen Shot 2015-04-09 at 11.45.09STOCKTON Council is reminding residents that time is running out if they wish to register to vote in the upcoming Parliamentary and Local Elections on Thursday 7 May 2015.
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MIDDLESBROUGH Mayor Ray Mallon says the town is in “good hands” for the future following a question and answer session with local primary school children.
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TWO of Middlesbrough’s longest serving Councillors have been honoured for their commitment to the town.
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FAITH leaders from different religions and denominations today signed a statement affirming their common principles, prior to the forthcoming General Election.
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A DECISION has been taken that will see the former Nature’s World site in Middlesbrough continue to be used for environmentally friendly projects.
Read MoreKIS Sales and Lettings Managing Director Ajay Jagota has responded to this week’s Budget – with the North East’s leading property expert describing the speech as “positive for property”.
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COMMUNITY festivals and sports and residents groups are among the initiatives in Middlesbrough to benefit from grants of more than £20,000.
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The North East Chamber of Commerce has given its detailed reaction to measures announced in today’s Budget.
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Ross Smith, Director of Policy, NECC:
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A ground-breaking partnership between Stockton and Darlington Councils is now on track to save £13.6m.
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With just 50 days to go until the Parliamentary and Local Elections on Thursday 7 May 2015, Stockton Council is urging residents – register to vote today to have your say in May!
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George Osborne’s financial plans for the next parliament will be going under the microscope at RMT Accountants & Business Advisors’ annual post-Budget breakfast event.
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The star of one of children’s TV ‘s most loved shows, popped into a North Shields housing estate to help volunteers who were learning how to write their own community newsletter.
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A STAGGERING half-a-million pounds of unclaimed benefits has been found for people in Middlesbrough who were unaware of their entitlements.
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THE challenges facing local markets was high on the agenda as Stockton Council hosted a ‘Mission for Markets’ roadshow yesterday (Wednesday 11 March).
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UPDATED proposals for the future delivery of a range of key services are to be considered by Middlesbrough Council’s Executive next week.
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While the Chancellor may have one or two treats up his sleeve next Wednesday, those expecting generous tax giveaways in this year’s Budget could be disappointed, warns Baker Tilly.
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MIDDLESBROUGH’S All Saints’ Church First World War memorial, commemorating the lives of local men from Gjers Mills ironworks, is to be replaced following the award of an £8,500 Heritage Lottery Fund grant.
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CANDIDATES in this year’s Parish Council, Borough Council, Mayoral and Parliamentary elections are being invited to special briefing sessions next week.
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STOCKTON COUNCIL formally approved its 2015/16 budget as well as outlining its financial plan for the next four years at a meeting of the full Council last night (25 February).
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A CAMPAIGN celebrating Middlesbrough’s ongoing regeneration and growth is officially launched this week.
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A TEESSIDE pensioner is marking a national day raising awareness on fuel poverty by celebrating the new lease of life he’s been given, thanks to a not-for-profit organisation.
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Jess Hugill from Conyers School, Yarm, has been elected as Stockton Borough’s MP for the UK’s Youth Parliament.
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The North East LEP today welcomed the latest labour market statistics which revealed a record number of people in work in the region.
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MEMBERS of the public are being asked for their views on a new park in Nunthorpe.
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A leading property expert is urging renters to make sure they are registered to vote in May’s General Election – with almost half of them at risk of not being able to cast their vote.
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NORTH EAST residents are set to benefit from warmer homes this winter as one of the UK’s largest energy efficiency initiatives offers additional support to people who need it most.
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Eight months after launching a Hebburn-based green energy business is flourishing at a pace as it continues to help meet Government initiatives to reduce the UK’s carbon emissions within the residential sector and create jobs.
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STOCKTON Council has launched its latest specialist markets programme with a promise that it will be bigger and better than ever.
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A local events company are kindly offering their expertise on 2015’s Local networking across Tees Valley. In the Fast Lane Events are based in Redcar but cover the whole of the North East. The company was brought in to offer their unique, fresh approach and support.
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Gateshead College is in the top 10% of apprenticeship providers in England for a third year in a row.
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INFORMATION from a resident-run advisory group is helping to shape Council services for people with disabilities.
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A new online tool designed to help parents and carers of children and young people (aged from 0 to 25) with special educational needs and disabilities in Stockton Borough has been launched.
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NORTH EAST accountancy firm Tait Walker is hosting free drop-in days to help the public understand how the radical pension changes announced last year will affect them, their savings and their families in 2015.
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NEW figures released today quantify for the first time how an expanded Heathrow will benefit the North East, with the region set to receive £4 billion in economic growth and 5,100 new jobs.
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Over 150 of the North East’s entrepreneurs, innovators and business leaders joined together yesterday (Thursday 22 January) for the launch of Venturefest North East 2015, the region’s innovation conference.
Read MoreThe North East LEP today welcomed the latest regional labour market statistics which revealed the local economy outperforming the English average in creating more jobs.
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The search is on for the cream of North East business talent to help raise worker skills levels, creating more and better jobs as part of a programme of economic growth worth around £500m.
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COUNCILLORS are calling on health authorities to bring forward an urgent plan to build a new, world-class hospital in Stockton-on-Tees.
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THE MAYOR of Stockton officially reopened Norton Library yesterday (Wednesday 7 January).
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Thousands of Tyneside businesses are failing to take advantage of a Government funded scheme that can help them to be better connected to the internet.
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The Mayor of Stockton, Councillor Barbara Inman, hosted a night of fun and games raising funds for charity at the Grosvenor Casino on Friday 28 November.
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One of the region’s leading building contractors, Surgo Construction (Surgo), has started on site with a £2 million healthcare scheme in Ferryhill, County Durham, to replace an existing branch surgery with a purpose-built, two storey development.
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BUSINESSES claim the region’s housing market is under performing, failing to capitalise on the North East’s potential to be a prime development site and deliver the number of homes required.
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MIDDLESBROUGH’S Member of the UK Youth Parliament Trib Gosain is to take part in a debate in the House of Commons.
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MIDDLESBROUGH’S role as one of the focal points of Victorian Britain’s industrial development has been celebrated at an important conference.
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