News - September 2015

Seasonal changes to green waste collections
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Residents across Stockton-on-Tees Borough are reminded the Council's kerbside green waste collections are due to end until next spring.

Chic Vintique fair brings gorgeous goodies to Stockton
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
The enormously popular Chic Vintique Fair comes back to Stockton Town Centre on Saturday 10 October with a marquee of gorgeous gifts and goodies.

Celebrate Harvest at Preston Park
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Preston Park Museum & Grounds has teamed up with an Eaglescliffe restaurant to treat visitors.

Counterfeit vodka costs shop owner more than £2,000
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Sales of counterfeit vodka have cost the owner and manager of two Stockton shops more than £2,000 in fines and costs.

Roseworth Library to close for essential works
Monday, September 21, 2015
ROSEWORTH Library will close from Monday 28 September for essential maintenance works. The building, on Redhill Road, will undergo a second phase of repairs to the section of roof covering the library. However, Redhill’s Children Centre and the Stockton Public Health Information Library at the site will remain open.

Lovely Old Lion raises dementia awareness
Friday, September 18, 2015
Children across Stockton Borough are being helped to understand dementia thanks to an intriguing new picture storybook.

Residents set to save with the Big Community Switch
Friday, September 18, 2015
Stockton Borough residents are set to make big savings on their energy bills thanks to a collective purchasing scheme called the Big Community Switch.

Billingham residents to be consulted about future of Billingham Town Council
Friday, September 18, 2015
Billingham residents are invited to take part in a public consultation about how the town should be governed in the future.

Future of Elton Parish Council to be considered
Friday, September 18, 2015
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is carrying out a consultation about the future of Elton Parish Council.

Council gets gold award for Animal Welfare
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has been commended for its work with stray dogs within the area.

Stockton's Infinity Bridge recognised across Europe
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Stockton's Infinity Bridge is being celebrated as one of the best examples of 21st Century British engineering in the latest edition of British Airways’ Business Life magazine.

Stockton set for first ever Food Festival
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
This release has been issued on behalf of Stockton Farmers' Market. Foodie fans have a tasty treat coming up at the first ever Stockton Food Festival on Saturday 26 September.

Stockton-on-Tees rated one of UK's best residential locations
Monday, September 14, 2015
Stockton-on-Tees has again been named as one of the best places to live in the United Kingdom in a new national index released last week (Friday 11 September).

Families are high flyers thanks to Children's Centre
Monday, September 14, 2015
The Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees, Councillor Ian Dalgarno and Mayor of Thornaby-on-Tees, Steve Walmsley came together to congratulate learners who have successfully completed a range of qualifications.

Duathlon national crown coming to Stockton
Thursday, September 10, 2015
The Stockton Duathlon has been named as a major national event for next year as British Triathlon unveiled its key dates for 2016 today (Thursday 10 September).

Dangers of drinking during pregnancy on the agenda
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Residents are being made aware of a range of problems that can be caused by women drinking alcohol at any point during pregnancy.

Stockton cafe pays the price for poor food hygiene
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
A Stockton food business operator has been found guilty of a series of food hygiene offences costing them £950 in costs and fines following a successful prosecution by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.

Ingleby Barwick roundabout improvements near completion
Friday, September 4, 2015
works to ease congestion and increase capacity on a busy Ingleby Barwick roundabout are nearing completion.

Tees Valley Powerhouse plan gathers steam
Friday, September 4, 2015
The Tees Valley has submitted ambitious proposals for devolution to the Government today (Friday, 4th September).

Secondary school admissions open next week
Friday, September 4, 2015
Parents and carers across Stockton Borough are being reminded that applications for secondary school places will open from Monday 7 September.

Sunrise Children's Centre celebrates Multicultural Community Day
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Youngsters and their families got a taste of different cultures at a special community day held in Stockton-on-Tees.
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