MYPs choose two key issues for 2018
The UK Youth Parliament, including three members from North Yorkshire, has chosen to focus on lowering the voting age to…
Mayor’s £100 Million “Litmus Test” Bid for Development Corporation Funds
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen today called for £100m of tax payers money from central government to ensure the South…
Tees Valley in the Running to become Logistics Hub to Heathrow
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen today welcomed the announcement that Tees Valley has been longlisted as a potential area for…
New Honorary Aldermen for North Yorkshire
Eight new honorary alderman have been elected in recognition of their ‘eminent service’ to North Yorkshire – including the first…
Chamber Budget Response
GOVERNMENT LISTENED TO CHAMBER DEMANDS Jonathan Walker, head of policy and campaigns, North East England Chamber of Commerce said: “Our…
Ponteland neighbourhood plan is ‘made’
Following an overwhelming ‘yes’ vote at a local referendum in September, the Ponteland Neighbourhood Plan has now been ‘made’ by…
Residents reminded to have their say
Time is running out for residents to have their say on council services and shape the way the local authority…
Fairer pay at Newcastle City Council
Hundreds of staff at a North East council are set to benefit from a pay increase thanks to a fair…
Globe Works Progress
THE National Lottery funded restoration of the Globe is progressing well and some interesting finds are being made along the…
Become a Volunteer Archaeologist
ANYONE KEEN TO DISCOVER TO DISCOVER MORE about their community’s history can take part in archaeological dig over the next…
Taking Direct Steps to Improve Health in Hambleton
Hambleton residents wanting to improve their health can now refer themselves onto a district council run scheme for free. The…
Development Partner for 5,000 Jobs Project
A ‘NATIONALLY significant’ project to deliver more than 5,000 jobs in North East England is moving forward with the appointment…
Tees Valley Mayor welcomes Chancellor’s £400m Investment in Northern Road and Rail
Welcoming the Chancellor’s announcement of an extra £400 million investment in Northern Road and Rail, Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen,…
Help Available to Stay Warm and Well this Winter
PRACTICAL support to help vulnerable residents stay warm and well throughout the winter months is available from Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.…
Bluebell wood planting underway at Rising Sun Country Park
Work to create a bluebell wood at the Rising Sun Country Park nature reserve is underway. The Rising Sun Country…