COVID-19 rates in Stockton-on-Tees are very high so the Government has named it, along with the rest of the North East, an Enhanced Response Area. Find out more on our Enhanced Response Area page.
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“There are big savings to be made!”: Residents urged to sign up to energy switching scheme
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Residents across the Stockton-on-Tees Borough can sign up to a free scheme to save money on their energy bills.
Distance learning courses on offer from Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council this summer
Monday, August 2, 2021
A range of distance learning courses are on offer from Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s Learning and Skills service this summer.
Weekly bin collections are back as staff return from COVID isolations
Monday, July 26, 2021
Weekly household waste collections will return to the Borough from tomorrow (July 27) but green waste collections will remain suspended.
“We must stay cautious” message as whole of North East is made an “Enhanced Response Area” by Government
Friday, July 23, 2021
The whole of the North East has been named as an “Enhanced Response Area” by the Government due to the rise of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases across the region.
Excitement grows around Stockton Waterfront development with new plans announced for community facilities
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Exciting plans to reshape the development of Council facilities have been announced, including the development of a new leisure centre alongside a new library, customer service and register office building on the Stockton Waterfront site, as well as the opportunity to purchase Dunedin House as Council headquarters.
Stockton's Enterprise Arcade praised in report about the importance of independent businesses to the high street's future
Monday, July 19, 2021
Stockton’s Enterprise Arcade has won praise in a national report about how independent retail businesses have survived the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bin collections go fortnightly and green waste collections suspended in temporary move as COVID isolations hit
Monday, July 19, 2021
Weekly household waste collections will be moved to fortnightly for most of the Borough’s households in temporary changes taking effect from tomorrow (July 20).
Cabinet agrees plans to tackle food poverty across Stockton-on-Tees Borough
Friday, July 16, 2021
Plans to help more people across Stockton-on-Tees put a healthy meal on their table were approved by Councillors yesterday (July 15).
SIRF cancelled as Council Leader urges caution amid “rocketing” COVID rates
Friday, July 16, 2021
Update on Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the Council’s Leader, Councillor Bob Cook.
Council agrees £15,000 funding for Eid Fusion Festival
Thursday, July 15, 2021
A fast-growing summer festival has been handed a £15,000 boost in the form of a grant from Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
Free energy efficiency home improvements are on offer across the Borough – here’s all you need to know
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Residents across the Stockton-on-Tees Borough can benefit from free energy efficiency improvements worth up to £10,000.
Swimming, climbing and Air Trail: free holiday activities on offer for eligible children across the Borough
Friday, July 9, 2021
Eligible children across the Stockton-on-Tees Borough can enjoy a range of free holiday activities this summer.
First free tickets draw winners get exclusive look inside Stockton Globe
Friday, July 9, 2021
Some of the lucky winners of the first ever Globe Free Tickets Draw visited the venue this week to claim their prize and be treated to a behind-the-scenes tour.
Clear majority in response to consultation shapes future location for Stockton Market
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Stockton’s outdoor market is set move to the north end of the High Street after a consultation with traders, businesses and visitors found there was a clear majority for it to be positioned in this future location.
Permanent road closure set to pave way for major expansion at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies bio-campus
Monday, July 5, 2021
Roadworks are set to get under way in Billingham as the expansion of the FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies (FDB) site steps up a gear.
“Stick to the rules” plea ahead of England game this weekend
Friday, July 2, 2021
Football fans have been urged to enjoy the England game safely this weekend.
Yarm School access works to get under way
Friday, July 2, 2021
Work to create a new three-way traffic signal-controlled access to Yarm School is about to begin.
Markets, fireworks and festive fun: exciting events going ahead in the second half of 2021
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Events are set to return to Stockton-on-Tees for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic first locked down the country in March 2020.
Job hunting? Drop into the new Employment and Training Hub
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
A one-stop-shop to help people on their search for job and training opportunities has opened in Stockton town centre.
New to SIRF21 - a festival of flavours at SIRF Green
Monday, June 28, 2021
Cakes, cocktails and Korean food will all be on offer to tantalise taste buds at Stockton International Riverside Festival’s (SIRF) debut festival village.
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