Stockton's local transport network has received a £5 million boost from the Government in the Local Transport Plan settlement for 2004/05. more about £5m for local transport
Candles fire warning
Thursday 18 December 2003
THE suspension from sale of a batch of decorative candles has prompted a warning from Stockton Council’s Trading Standards Officers.
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Stockton an 'Excellent' Council
Thursday 18 December 2003
The Audit Commission has rated Stockton Council as 'Excellent' - and one of the 14 best in the country - in the Corporate Performance Assessment (CPA) ratings for 2003. more about Stockton an 'Excellent' Council
Evening sessions for Billingham plans
Wednesday 17 December 2003
IN response to requests from members of the public, Stockton Council is holding two evening sessions where plans for the Billingham Gateway Project will be on view. more about Evening sessions for Billingham plans
LIBRARY visitors will have extra hours at three branch libraries in Stockton Borough in which to catch up with the nation¿s favourite book. more about Saturday opening for libraries
Experts will be on hand to provide tips on how to make the perfect bird box and feeder for garden birds this winter. more about Bird boxes
Stockton Council wins support award
Wednesday 10 December 2003
STOCKTON Council was presented with the Best Supporting Organisation Award at the recent National Neighbourhood Management awards for their continued involvement in the Parkfield and Mill Lane Neighbourhood Management project which led to the project receiving Pathfinder Status. more about Stockton Council wins support award
Shop and Skate
Wednesday 10 December 2003
PEOPLE heading into Stockton Town Centre to take advantage of late night shopping on Thursdays can also take an hour out to enjoy some festive skating. more about Shop and Skate
STOCKTON students will be giving a performance this month focusing on issues that affect the lives of youngsters today. Eight students will present a short play called 'Stockton Life' on Tuesday December 16 at Abbey Hill School at 7pm. more about Youth Service shows 'Stockton Life'
War veterans tell their story thanks to BBC Bus
Monday 08 December 2003
THE BBC Bus has been travelling around Tees Valley listening to local people's memories of World War Two. During the autumn months the Bus linked up with the BBC Remembrance Week and invited people to recount their memories, which proved extremely popular with people. more about War veterans tell their story thanks to BBC Bus
STOCKTON ICT Centres have received praise at a regional event for their innovative Information and Communication Technology (ICT) lessons. more about Stockton centres win ICT awards
STOCKTON Healthy School Programme is to hold an evening of celebration for schools which have achieved the National Healthy School Standard (NHSS). more about Healthy Schools Programme event
School has excellent community provision, say OFSTED
Tuesday 02 December 2003
Bowesield Primary School has 'strong links to parents and the community' with excellent community learning provision, according to the latest Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) report. more about School has excellent community provision, say OFSTED
