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News from December 2001 |
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| BIG IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE SMALLEST ROOM |
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| Monday 31 December 2001 |
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250 TENANTS of Stockton Council who live in properties in Fairfield, Wolviston and Billingham, can look forward some wonderful improvements to their bathrooms in 2002. more about BIG IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE SMALLEST ROOM |
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| PARENTS INVITED TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ALL SAINTS SCHOOL |
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| Monday 31 December 2001 |
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RESIDENTS of Ingleby Barwick are invited to take their places at a Public Meeting to find out the latest news on the development of the All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Secondary School. more about PARENTS INVITED TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ALL SAINTS SCHOOL |
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| HAVE A COFFEE BREAK AND A TREE BREAK |
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| Thursday 27 December 2001 |
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ANYONE looking to 'do their bit' in the New Year and recycle the old festive fir, is being offered the opportunity on a plate with a free cup of coffee and a scone. more about HAVE A COFFEE BREAK AND A TREE BREAK |
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| ALL GEARED UP FOR ARMS LENGTH OPTION |
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| Friday 21 December 2001 |
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FOLLOWING the news that Stockton Council, together with the Homes For The Future Tenants Group, has secured a place on the Government's new Arms Length Housing Management Programme, the process of appointing a shadow board to run the new company is now almost complete. more about ALL GEARED UP FOR ARMS LENGTH OPTION |
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| COUNCIL CREWS SHOW TRUE GRIT THIS WINTER |
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| Thursday 20 December 2001 |
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WEATHER forecasters are predicting a 30 per cent chance of a white Christmas and, while snow at Yuletide adds to the festive feel, it can cause problems for motorists. more about COUNCIL CREWS SHOW TRUE GRIT THIS WINTER |
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| RECYCLING ROADSHOW PROVES A HIT AS ONE LUCKY WINNER BAGS A PRIZE |
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| Thursday 20 December 2001 |
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A SERIES of recycling roadshows held by Stockton Council proved a huge success in promoting its Blue-Bag collection scheme for waste paper. more about RECYCLING ROADSHOW PROVES A HIT AS ONE LUCKY WINNER BAGS A PRIZE |
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| STOCKTON WINS NATIONAL ACCLAIM AS ENERGY SAVING COUNCIL |
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| Thursday 20 December 2001 |
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STOCKTON Council has now picked up its prestigious award after winning national acclaim for its achievements in managing energy efficiently earlier in the year. more about STOCKTON WINS NATIONAL ACCLAIM AS ENERGY SAVING COUNCIL |
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| RESIDENTS URGED NOT TO WASTE THEIR FESTIVE REFUSE |
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| Tuesday 18 December 2001 |
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CHRISTMAS is traditionally a time for fun, family and gifts galore. But with presents, come the packaging, and bags and bags of rubbish. more about RESIDENTS URGED NOT TO WASTE THEIR FESTIVE REFUSE |
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| PRESTON HALL GETS FESTIVE WITH NORTHUMBRIAN PIPERS PIPING |
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| Tuesday 18 December 2001 |
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MEMBERS of the Cleveland Branch of the Northumbrian Pipers' Society will be spreading festive cheer at Preston Hall Museum this weekend. more about PRESTON HALL GETS FESTIVE WITH NORTHUMBRIAN PIPERS PIPING |
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| SAFER STOCKTON SURVEY SUCCESS |
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| Monday 17 December 2001 |
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JONATHAN McWilliams is delighted at being the winner of a free prize draw after completing a Crime and Disorder Audit by the Safer Stockton Partnership. more about SAFER STOCKTON SURVEY SUCCESS |
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| COMMUNITY EFFORTS BRING BRAND NEW RESOURCE CENTRE TO NORTON |
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| Friday 14 December 2001 |
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A PARTNERSHIP of local residents, Ward Councillors and officers from Stockton Council has succeeded in developing a valuable community resource for the Albany area of Norton. more about COMMUNITY EFFORTS BRING BRAND NEW RESOURCE CENTRE TO NORTON |
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| STOCKTON MAKES IT THREE IN A ROW. |
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| Friday 14 December 2001 |
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STOCKTON Council has scored a remarkable hat-trick after being hailed by the Government as the leading housing authority in the North East region for the third year running. more about STOCKTON MAKES IT THREE IN A ROW. |
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| ALL CHANGE FOR HARDWICK YOUNGSTERS |
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| Thursday 13 December 2001 |
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HARDWICK Primary School is brimming with new changes and all to give maximum support to the children's ICT skills. more about ALL CHANGE FOR HARDWICK YOUNGSTERS |
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| STOCKTON'S TRANSPORT NETWORK NETS £9 MILLION BOOST! |
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| Thursday 13 December 2001 |
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STOCKTON's transport network will be given a huge boost thanks to a cash injection of £9.1 million. more about STOCKTON'S TRANSPORT NETWORK NETS £9 MILLION BOOST! |
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| STOCKTON STEPS IN TO TACKLE SKILL SHORTAGES |
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| Wednesday 12 December 2001 |
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AS the building maintenance trade continues to face a shortage of skilled workers, Stockton Council is doing its bit to try to redress the balance. more about STOCKTON STEPS IN TO TACKLE SKILL SHORTAGES |
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| LOCAL RESIDENT TELLS HIS-STORY OF HAVERTON HILL |
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| Wednesday 12 December 2001 |
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A NEW illustrated booklet, telling the story of life in Haverton Hill in the 20th Century, goes on sale across Stockton Borough next week, just in time for Christmas! more about LOCAL RESIDENT TELLS HIS-STORY OF HAVERTON HILL |
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| A FESTIVE TREAT FOR ART FANS |
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| Wednesday 12 December 2001 |
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ART fans hoping to pick up a truly unique gift for a friend or relative this Christmas should take a trip to Billingham Art Gallery where a selection of the best images produced by members of a distinguished local group goes on show this weekend. more about A FESTIVE TREAT FOR ART FANS |
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| INGLEBY BARWICK SCHOOLS: MAJOR PROGRESS AS PFI PARTNER NAMED |
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| Wednesday 12 December 2001 |
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THE private sector partner to construct two new schools in Ingleby Barwick has been named by Stockton Council and the Church of England's Diocese of York. more about INGLEBY BARWICK SCHOOLS: MAJOR PROGRESS AS PFI PARTNER NAMED |
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| NEW YEAR - NEW YOU |
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| Wednesday 12 December 2001 |
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STOCKTON Adult Education Service is offering free courses in January 2002 for women more about NEW YEAR - NEW YOU |
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| 25 YEARS - AND THEY WILL NOT GO UNRECOGNISED |
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| Wednesday 12 December 2001 |
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STOCKTON Council's Social Services Department recognise the valued work of foster carers, and at the Foster Carers Christmas Party - one very special couple were awarded a Silver Certificate for their valued assistance as foster carers. more about 25 YEARS - AND THEY WILL NOT GO UNRECOGNISED |
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| 'VARIETY SHOW' TO MARK 57 YEARS OF PHOTOGRAPHY |
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| Wednesday 12 December 2001 |
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STOCKTON Camera Club will put 57 years of photography in the spotlight this weekend when a special exhibition opens its doors in the Focus @ Photography Gallery in Stockton's Green Dragon Museum. more about 'VARIETY SHOW' TO MARK 57 YEARS OF PHOTOGRAPHY |
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| WOULD-BE TIPPERS WARNED AT PORTRACK |
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| Monday 10 December 2001 |
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WOULD-BE tippers have been warned of possible prosecution if they dump rubbish at the former Civic Amenity Site in Portrack, which closed last week. more about WOULD-BE TIPPERS WARNED AT PORTRACK |
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| MORE THAN HALFWAY - AND STILL GOING STRONG |
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| Monday 10 December 2001 |
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KATE Lindsley, is the first student to have completed more than half of the Millennium Volunteers Programme. more about MORE THAN HALFWAY - AND STILL GOING STRONG |
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| PARKFIELD CHILDREN - CARRY ON LEARNING |
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| Monday 10 December 2001 |
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A THREE year pilot project, funded by the New Opportunites Fund, has created a successful school learning project for children who live in the Parkfield area of Stockton. more about PARKFIELD CHILDREN - CARRY ON LEARNING |
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| TOP TENANTS HAILED AT ANNUAL AWARDS GATHERING |
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| Monday 10 December 2001 |
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STOCKTON Council will this week be recognising the hard work and dedication of a handful of its tenants at a very special event in Preston Hall Museum. more about TOP TENANTS HAILED AT ANNUAL AWARDS GATHERING |
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| COUNCIL CELEBRATES SHORTLIST SUCCESS FOR CARING FOR THE AREA |
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| Monday 10 December 2001 |
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STOCKTON Council's ongoing 'Care For Your Area' campaign to clean up the Borough is celebrating a double success after landing two nominations for a national award. more about COUNCIL CELEBRATES SHORTLIST SUCCESS FOR CARING FOR THE AREA |
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| SUCCESSFUL BID BRINGS BETTER TOWN CENTRE SURVEILLANCE |
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| Friday 07 December 2001 |
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STOCKTON'S Closed Circuit TV system is in line for an ?80,000 upgrade thanks to a successful bid for Government funds by the Safer Stockton Partnership. more about SUCCESSFUL BID BRINGS BETTER TOWN CENTRE SURVEILLANCE |
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| NOT ONLY BUT ALSO... |
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| Friday 07 December 2001 |
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STOCKTON is about to host the most spectacular outdoor Civic Carol Concert in the town's history. more about NOT ONLY BUT ALSO... |
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| WILDLIFE HABITAT PROPOSED FOR FORMER WASTE SITE |
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| Friday 07 December 2001 |
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A FORMER waste disposal site is set to become a refuge for wildlife under plans being drawn up by Stockton Council and the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust. more about WILDLIFE HABITAT PROPOSED FOR FORMER WASTE SITE |
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| NEW CENTRE POINTS THE WAY TO MORE WASTE RECYCLING |
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| Wednesday 05 December 2001 |
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MO Mowlem today formally opened a new ?625,000 complex designed to increase the amount of household waste recycled in the Tees Valley. more about NEW CENTRE POINTS THE WAY TO MORE WASTE RECYCLING |
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| QUESTION TIME AT COUNCIL MEETINGS |
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| Monday 03 December 2001 |
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MEMBERS of the public can ask questions of Stockton Council at its next full meeting on December 19th. more about QUESTION TIME AT COUNCIL MEETINGS |
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| BARK UP THE RIGHT TREE AND RECYCLE AFTER CHRISTMAS |
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| Monday 03 December 2001 |
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BY the time the last mince pie has been eaten and all the crackers have been pulled, the Christmas tree in the corner of the room can start to look a bit worn and weary. more about BARK UP THE RIGHT TREE AND RECYCLE AFTER CHRISTMAS |
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| BLUE BAG ROADSHOWS GO TO MARKET |
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| Saturday 01 December 2001 |
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BLUE bag roadshows are to be to run in three Stockton markets to help promote a recycling scheme for paper. more about BLUE BAG ROADSHOWS GO TO MARKET |
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| SIX OF THE BEST FROM THORNABY COMMUNITY SCHOOL |
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| Saturday 01 December 2001 |
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SIX students from Thornaby Community School are delighted at being awarded the prestigieous Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Award for their outstanding contribution to the community. more about SIX OF THE BEST FROM THORNABY COMMUNITY SCHOOL |
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