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March 2020 The community magazine of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Stockton- on-Tees News www.stockton.gov.uk/stocktononteesnews
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Welcome to
Stockton-on-Tees
News.
In this March edition, we have lots of exciting news to share
Childcare
with you, particularly in relation to the work we are doing
to help the Borough’s six towns continue to thrive. On
We’re outstanding! | 10 The Year of The Globe | 16
Hours per week
pages 28 and 29 you can read about the exciting future for
Stockton town centre which is based on the feedback we
received when we asked you how you would like to see the
town centre supported and developed.
And it’s not just Stockton town centre that we have been
asking for your views about. Over the last few months we
have also been talking to you about the Borough’s five
other town centres. We are really pleased that so many
of you wanted to get involved. We’re analysing all of the
responses and will feed back to you soon. Meanwhile, Yarm
has been celebrating after being crowned winner of the
Working parents of ‘Rising Star’ category in this year’s Great British High Street
of the Year Awards. You can read about that on page 18.
children aged 3 and An exciting future for Recognition for
Ingleby Barwick’s new leisure facility, IB Leisure, is
set to be ready by the summer and gym membership
4 years old could be
Stockton town centre | 28 apprenticeships | 38 applications open next month. Turn to page 19 to find
out more.
entitled to up to 30
Contents
Meanwhile work’s continuing at pace at the Globe which
remains on track to open as the largest live music and
entertainment venue between Newcastle and Leeds later
hours free childcare this year. ATG are in talks with a number of promoters as
they begin pulling together the venue’s opening schedule.
News Round Up 4
a week, if they meet Our People 6
You can learn about that on pages 16 and 17.
It was a great start to the year for Whitehouse Care
eligibility criteria. Our Places 16 Home in Hartburn. It’s been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the
Care Quality Commission. The staff spend a lot of time
Our Economy 28 organising various activities for the residents to enjoy
Visit www.stockton.gov.uk/30hours Our Council 34
which you can learn about on page 10.
Last month the Council set the budget for 2020/21,
or call the Families Information Ward Surgeries 41 you can read about our financial plan and the areas
Service on 01642 527225 for What’s On 44
that the Council will be focussing on this year on page 37.
And finally, don’t forget to check out the handy pull-out
more information. spring/summer events guide in the centre of this edition.
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News An exciting future for Stockton town centre
News
News
Exciting plans for Stockton town A riverside park, a land bridge and a new library, customer
From the Borough service centre and Council office are among the plans to
centre have been unveiled. tackle empty shops and open up the town to the river.
Read more about it on pages 28 and 29.
New long stay car
park for Yarm
A piece of land a stone’s throw from
Yarm High Street is set to become a
new long-stay car park.
Last month the Council’s Cabinet approved a deal that,
subject to planning permission, will see the Council lease
a site off West Street, currently occupied by the Arncliffe
Buildings and create 60 car parking spaces there.
Director of Economic Growth and Development at Stockton-
on-Tees Borough Council, Richard McGuckin, said: “This
site is ideally placed to relieve the pressure on parking in
Yarm. We will now finalise the arrangements for the lease
and seek planning permission so we can get the car park up
and running as soon as possible. We know there’s more to be
done to solve the issue of parking in the town but we’re very
hopeful that this new site will have a hugely positive impact.”
The breakthrough comes just weeks after Yarm Business
Forum’s successful bid for a Great British High Street of the
Year Award. You can read more about that on page 18.
CORONAVIRUS:
PUBLIC
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INFORMATION
CORONAVIRUS:
A19 widening Northfield School
Obituary PUBLIC
The Government and NHS are well prepared work has begun and Sports College
to deal with this virus.
Tributes have been paid to former councillor and INFORMATION
You can help too.
Highways England has begun has been rated
Council Leader Bob Gibson OBE who sadly died in
The Government
Government and and NHS
NHS are
are well
well prepared
prepared improving the A19 route
‘good’ by Ofsted
January. The
to
to deal
deal with
with this
this virus.
between Norton and Wynyard.
virus.
Bob, 82, served for 34 years in local government in The best way to protect yourself and others is:
You
You can
can help
help too.
too.
Stockton-on-Tees, including 17 as Council Leader.
By spring 2022 it is expected, the dual carriageway will be
Wash
The
The best your
best way
way to hands
to protect
protect with
yourself
yourself and soapis:
and others
others is:and
water, or use Among the key strengths picked out in
He was first elected to Cleveland County Council in 1981 increased to three lanes. There will be times when the road
and then onto Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council in 1982 a sanitiser
Wash your gel,with
hands
Wash your hands regularly
with soap and throughout
water,
soap and water, or use
or use the day. has to be closed overnight and at weekends, so that the the report is the school’s “renewed sense
a sanitiser
a sanitiser gel,
gel, regularly
regularly throughout
throughout the
the day.
day.
where he remained as a councillor for the Newtown ward work can be carried out.
until 2015. Catch
Catchyour
Catch your cough
your cough
cough or in
or sneeze
or sneeze sneeze
in tissue, in a tissue,
a tissue,
a
of purpose” inspired by new headteacher,
The extra space created by the additional lane will ease
During this time he chaired the Association of North East
bin
bin it,
it, and
and wash
wash your
your hands.
hands.
bin it, and wash your hands. congestion and delays, while the noise from the concrete
Richard Henderson, supported by “unified
If
If you
you have
have recently
recently arrived
arrived back
back from
from specified
Councils and the North East Assembly and was awarded areas
specified road up to the A689 Wynyard junction will also be reduced and motivated” governors and staff.
areas follow
follow the
the returning
returning traveller
traveller advice.
advice.
an OBE for his services to politics in 2006. IfyouCheck
have
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list of
of areas
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and find
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from thanks to the low noise resurfacing.
The report goes on to say parents and carers are “very
nhs.uk/coronavirus
In 2015 the Council conferred its highest ceremonial areas follow the returning traveller advice.
nhs.uk/coronavirus To find out more visit www.highwaysengland.co.uk/ supportive of the school, especially when describing the
honour, the Freedom of the Borough, on Bob, who was also Check the list of areas and find out more at projects/a19-norton-to-wynyard care and support for pupils’ personal development.”
presented with Honorary Alderman status.
nhs.uk/coronavirus Last month Highways England also began replacing the Other key strengths, the report says, include the “new
Last year Barratt Homes North East named a street in its A19 viaduct bridge joints. In order to do this safely the road approach to behaviour that celebrates the positives,”
new Jubilee Gardens development on Norton Road after needs to be closed southbound from Friday 27-Monday 30 which is seeing both a reduction in disruption and an
5
4 the long-serving former council leader. March and northbound from Friday 17-Monday 20 April. improvement in attendance.
Investing in
Our People
Our People
the Borough’s
schools
The £52million investment programme
in schools and nursery buildings is
Can you give the gift
continuing. of friendship?
Here is the latest update on a number of the on-going
expansion and improvement projects. Taking the time to talk to someone and having a chat
can make a real difference, especially if they don’t have
• N orthfield School and Sports College has received
Better when we’re together £5.5million to expand so the school can provide
accommodation for up to 300 more pupils and a bespoke
family and friends close by.
Friends for our older people
Primary school children from across Stockton-on-Tees
Year 7 block now links to the main school building. Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council commissions Age UK
have been making some new friends.
They have been enjoying singing, dancing and playing with
• ur Lady & St Bede Catholic Academy has received
O Teesside to provide a Befriending Service for adults over
the age of 65. It helps people to build relationships to
investment of £5.4million for an expansion. The first phase
some of the Borough’s older residents. reduce the likelihood of them feeling lonely or isolated and
is a fully refurbished block for teaching and as a result
It is part of the exciting Funky4Life project, part of the Funky the school will be able to increase its capacity by 300 to make them feel part of their community.
Feet programme, which aims to reduce social isolation and places. The contractor is now working on some internal If you would enjoy having a friendly chat over a cuppa and
increase older adults’ sense of belonging, self-esteem, and remodelling together with a new entrance and a new build have a couple of hours spare each week Age UK Teesside
wellbeing, whilst improving social and emotional skills of Sports Hall which is expected to be complete next month. would love to hear from you.
children.
• A new £1million, state of the art hall, studio space and Contact paula.taylor@ageukteesside.org.uk
Pictured are residents from Wellburn Care Home in Fairfield changing facilities is now complete at Conyers School. Find out more about support for people affected by
with children from St Marks Elm Tree Primary School.
•A new sixth form building has been completed as part of loneliness or isolation on page 12 or search “loneliness” at
www.stocktoninformationdirectory.org
For more information visit www.funkyfeet4kids.co.uk the first phase of investment at Egglescliffe School.
• A ll Saints Church of England Academy will benefit from a Friends for our young people
£3.2million expansion later this year. Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is looking for volunteers
We’ll share more updates about these projects as well as to spend time with young people over 8 years old who
investments in the Borough’s primary schools in future are in local authority care. These young people would
editions of Stockton-on-Tees News. benefit from having a friendship with someone who would
be a good role model and a permanent adult in their life
– something that some young people sadly don’t have.
Ideally you would be able to commit to at least two years to
help them explore new interests, skills and hobbies or even
just go for a walk in the park.
Find out more www.stockton.gov.uk/friends
If you would like to volunteer to help some of the wonderful
organisations tackling loneliness and social isolation
across Stockton-on-Tees or for many other volunteering
opportunities visit
www.stocktonvolunteers.co.uk
Champions in road safety
More than 1,300 Year 6 pupils from 36 primary
schools competed in the 23rd annual Road
Safety Quiz.
The winners [pictured] were St John The Evangelist Primary
School in Billingham. They beat tough competition from Mill
Lane Primary School and Fairfield Primary School who also
made it through to the final after succeeding in the initial
rounds last November. To get to the final this year was a
fantastic achievement as only five points separated all 36
schools in the initial rounds.
The event, organised by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s
Road Safety Team, teaches pupils road safety advice that
6 7
could potentially save a life.
A hearty
Our People
Our People
celebration
The Mayor, Councillor
Lynn Hall, joined
Hi, I’m Jamie, a college student living representatives
in Stockton-on-Tees. I’m very pleased from Catalyst at the
to be able to tell you more about Bright anniversary celebration
Minds Big Futures (BMBF). for Heart Support.
I joined BMBF in 2019 even further with BMBF and She said: “I was delighted to attend
because I wanted to share I was voted as the Head of Heart Support’s anniversary event.
my opinion on our local area, Business and Regeneration. The group offers a brilliant service in
but also meet and spend time As a relatively new member, not only supporting those with a heart
with some amazing people. I was extremely proud to be condition, but also working to dispel
able to get this role. loneliness in our community. It was a
My first role was as a
Making
pleasure to celebrate their hard work
Stockton-on-Tees Borough I have now had the chance to
and I am looking forward to seeing what Heart Support sessions are free and held weekly at the following venues
Council Correspondent for start assessing businesses
they achieve over the coming year.” Mon 1.00-2.30pm Grangefield Community Centre, Stockton TS18 4HY
their mark
SIRF 2019. The festival is our for our BMBF Approved
highlight of the year: spending scheme. This allows us to Heart Support offers exercise classes Tues 5.30-7.00pm Hartlepool People’s Centre, Hartlepool TS24 8AH
three days together, watching showcase which companies for residents of the Stockton-on-Tees Wed 12.30-2.00pm Hardwick Community Centre, Hardwick TS19 8LB
some outstanding acts, all are young people friendly so and Hartlepool areas who are affected
Bright Minds Big Futures, the Borough’s youth- Thurs 1.00-2.30pm Wolviston Court Community Centre, Billingham TS22 5DE
whilst being able to showcase that they can feel safe when by a heart condition. It also holds social
it on social media. My they are within the Borough. led movement, is continuing its great work events for its members such as quizzes For more information about Heart Support contact Heather Bunce on
highlight was having a role in My favourite has to be The in 2020. Read more about some of its recent and race nights. 01642 653638, Madge Preston on 01642 862959 or Ian Austin on 01642 862959.
Les Gloriables! It really broke Georgian Theatre in Stockton. projects here.
the ice with everyone.
Making life
I hope to continue developing But across Stockton-on-Tees a team of She added: “We do not have carers
I then heard about the Big new and exciting schemes to
Supporting the fight Occupational Therapists are doing what coming in for Bob and with the
easier
Committee, a group of 12 make Stockton-on-Tees the against knife crime they can to make life just that little bit equipment in place we do not need
young people that represent best it can be. BMBF is also easier. them.”
Bright Minds Big Futures member, Netanya Alwis,
different areas and gives giving me the opportunity to
became the first non-elected Member to speak for the Bob and Pauline Halliday from The Occupational Therapy team can:
them a chance to create plan our fundraiser concert
Mayor when seconding a motion at a Council meeting. Billingham were recently assessed
change. The elections were Secret Sound. I can’t wait! • I dentify the right support to address
and as a result were provided with a
my chance to be involved Netanya (pictured), Head for Community Safety for people’s needs
rise and recliner chair as well as a level
BMBF, spoke at the Council meeting in January to share Children and adults with •T
each strategies and help adapt the
access shower, as Pauline explains:
her perspective on knife crime as a young person and physical, health and learning “Our Occupational Therapist, Laura, home to keep people as independent
called on the Council to support the British Youth Council and safe as possible
project and the Chris Cave Foundation. The motion was
disabilities can find it difficult has been brilliant throughout this
to carry out every day process. The chair is very comfortable •H
elp residents stay connected within
passed unanimously.
and makes it easier for Bob to stand up their community
“I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to speak at
activities that most people and the level access shower has made For more information visit
the meeting on this important subject. It was an honour take for granted. things much easier and safer as well as www.stockton.gov.uk/adult-services
and a privilege,” Netanya said. increasing his independence.
A visit to the heart of UK politics Could occupational therapy
Nine members of BMBF’s Big Committee boarded the be your next career move?
train to visit the Palace of Westminster in London.
Being an Occupational Therapist is
The group were given a full tour including the House of really rewarding and you make such
Commons and the House of Lords, as well as many other a big difference to people’s lives. You
offices and meeting rooms. Parts of the building date can enter the profession through a
back over 900 years, and remain mostly untouched. vocational apprenticeship, working as
an Occupational Therapy Assistant
They also witnessed the Speaker’s procession, the
whilst learning on the job, or go to
ceremonial opening of the House of Commons which
university to study. A good tip would
takes place each day.
also be to shadow occupational
The visit left BMBF’s Big Committee inspired and ready therapists to gain an insight into the
Visit www.stockton.gov.uk/bmbf for information on how to look at politics on a more local level in Stockton-on- role. Why not give it a go?
you or a young person you know can join the campaign, Tees and deliver on their Big Plan.
how you can help us understand what young people need
and want in the Borough, and how to access a whole host of To find out more about the Big Plan and to get involved For shadowing opportunities email
Bob and Pauline Halliday with
opportunities and events. with Bright Minds Big Futures, occupational therapist, Laura. Krasen.Saltikov@stockton.gov.uk
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visit www.stockton.gov.uk/bmbf
Health Advocates
from Fujifilm Diosynth
Our People
Our People
Biotechnologies with
Laura Horsley (centre)
from Stockton-on-Tees
Borough Council
Better health at work
We’re outstanding! Businesses across
Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees Borough
Council holds the Continuing
of which are requested by the
workforce themselves.
“We are proud to be a
continuous part of the award
are being urged to do Excellence Award and now the from its inception over ten
White House Care Home in Hartburn is celebrating an “Last year we invited a local
local authority is encouraging years ago. It is a pleasure
‘outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). their bit to help their beekeeper who brought
other employers to follow in its working with Stockton-on-
employees improve their footsteps.
his observation hive. His
Tees Borough Council and the
Home Manager, Nikki Brown, is delighted. She said: “This rating is testament to the visit promoted the health
health and wellbeing. TUC, who have been incredibly
hard work the team put in to providing a first class experience for our residents and Last year 17 local businesses benefits of honey, gave us the
our on-going work with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council to improve standards.” By signing up to the Better supportive over this time.”
achieved awards, collectively opportunity to buy local honey
Health At Work Award reaching nearly 11,500 and learn how beekeeping as The scheme is free, flexible
The inspection report highlighted the home’s “particularly creative” approach to
scheme employees can easily employees. a hobby can have a positive and open to all employers in
keeping residents active and involved which has made a real difference to their
access health information impact on wellbeing. the North East, regardless
wellbeing. Jo Laing from Fujifilm Diosynth
and support, which in turn of size, location or type of
The care home, which offers residential care for up to 29 older people, has can reduce the number of Biotechnologies in Billingham
business.
organised wheelchair ice skating, trips out on a boat and also hosts baby yoga staff absences and lead to said: “We pride ourselves
classes to connect residents with young families in their community. increased productivity and on promoting a variety of
campaigns associated with Sign up your workplace today by visiting
staff performing better at
health and wellbeing, some www.betterhealthatworkne.org
work.
“Move more” – that’s the
t
Let’s ge message from the NHS to people
living across Stockton-on-Tees
moving this spring.
It’s part of the year-round ‘One You’ campaign which is
encouraging everyone to be more active, as active people
live longer and get ill less.
Being more active is also good for mental health and can
even give you more energy.
or more advice on how to be a healthier you visit
F
www.nhs.uk/oneyou
Congratulations!
You’re expecting!
Help us make sure you get the best care by
registering online at:
www.nth.nhs.uk/maternity-form
It’s quick, easy and let’s us plan your care better.
Megan Barber -
10
#ContinuityOfCarer Community Midwife 11
Cervical screening saves lives
Our People
Our People
N S for S C R E E N
SALO
Make cervical screening part of your routine and enjoy exclusive rewards.
ING
Cervical screening prevents at least women to get checked by offering
Screen Stars
The reward sche
me for cervical
screening parti
cipants
2,000 cervical cancer deaths each year Screen Stars discounts to anyone who
in the UK but across the North East one has had the test. Attended a
in four women are missing out on this
To take advantage of the offers, all you Cervical Scree
important test.
need to do is request your Screen Stars Don’t forget to
n?
ask your GP or
nurse
Hairdressers, leisure facilities, beauty card at the end of your cervical screening for your Screen
Stars Card!
salons and restaurants are among the appointment.
businesses across Stockton-on-Tees
To check out current offers visit
who are trying to help encourage more screeningsaves
www.screeningsaveslives.co.uk live s.co.uk reduceyourris
k
#BeautifulInsideAnd
Out
Across Stockton-on-Tees there is a What services do
Healthy Living wide network of community based pharmacies offer?
pharmacies offering a great package
Pharmacies are of support to help you look after
• Over the counter advice on a wide
here to help your health. range of minor ailments
The pharmacy staff have had extra
training to get ‘Healthy Living
• Dispensing and advice on medicines
as well as medicine reviews
Pharmacies’ status. It means they can
offer support, advice and guidance • Advice to stop smoking
that can help prevent illness caused by
lifestyle choices or lack of awareness of
• Sexual health and Emergency
Feeling lonely?
Contraception
illness and medication.
The team can also help people to
• Substance misuse advice
• Advice relating to alcohol
Get connected!
identify early warning signs and
if needed refer them to a health consumption
professional or GP. They are a valuable And much more.
source of information on a wide variety
of health problems and if they can’t Pop into your local pharmacy
In each edition of Stockton-on-Tees help in the pharmacy, they can put you to find out more.
News we bring you news of how the Pharmacist, Zia Haq in touch with the right person.
Council, its NHS health partners
Do you have the
and other organisations are working Zia Haq, from Pharmacy 365, a Healthy
together to tackle health inequalities Living Pharmacy, on Stockton High Street
and improve the health and wellbeing
heart to foster?
of people in the Borough.
In this edition we look at the work being done to reduce
loneliness and social isolation.
Men can take part in organised physical activity groups
Across our communities there are people who may go
for days, weeks or even months without seeing a family
member or friend. Even when surrounded by others, some
such as walking football, reminiscence sessions, events
and outings. The activities are supportive, open to all and Come along to an information
sustainable over the long term.
people can still experience loneliness.
To find out more visit www.stocktonvolunteers.co.uk
Loneliness is an unwelcome feeling of lack or loss of
and search for Sporting Chance.
companionship, that many of us will experience in our
lifetime. Loneliness can impact on wellbeing and can affect 5.30pm Thursday 21 May 2020
The Council also commissions the Stockton Service
anyone of any age, gender and background – from a young
person who has moved schools, to an adult who is coming
Navigation Project (SSNP) to provide a range of support for Stockton Central Library
anyone living in Stockton aged 16 plus with a common mental
to terms with a long term health condition or an older
health problem such as stress, depression, anxiety or those
person recently bereaved.
with a long term health condition such as diabetes. SSNP can Telephone: 01642 526218
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council support a range of support individuals to improve their health and wellbeing by
services to help people who are struggling with loneliness helping them to access activities and services, with the aim Email: child.placement@stockton.gov.uk
and social isolation, including an initiative called ‘Sporting of increasing confidence, control, independence, reducing
Chance’ delivered by Volunteering Matters. stress and isolation
Visit: www.stockton.gov.uk/fostering
Sporting Chance helps support men aged over 50 to Find out more at www.facebook.com/stocktonnavigation
increase the amount of physical exercise they undertake, Delivered by
improve their mood and social interaction, and decrease
12
loneliness. Let’s Talk Fostering
13
What a difference Prevent deliberate fires
Our People
Our People
our communities Cleveland Fire Brigade are reminding households across Stockton-
on-Tees to protect their property from arson. That’s because nearly
can make
SPOTLIGHT
90 per cent of fire calls to the service are related to deliberate fires
which could be preventable.
ON Protect your property:
• Only put your wheelie bin out on
Protect your car:
• Park on your drive or in a secure
the day of collection – and bring it well-lit area
back in as soon as possible
• Remove any valuables
• Store your wheelie bin securely Protect your neighbourhood:
and out of sight
Middlesbrough and • Secure sheds and garages • Report fly-tipping and
broken street lights to
Stockton Mind is a • Keep boundaries such as hedges www.stockton.gov.uk/report-it
and garden fences in good
charity established by condition • Report incidents confidentially to
Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
a group of local people
• lear rubbish from your garden,
C
• Why not join your local
to support residents close windows and keep doors
neighbourhood watch?
experiencing mental locked
Visit www.ourwatch.org.uk
Across Stockton-on-Tees community groups, voluntary
health difficulties.
organisations and residents do fantastic work which is helping
The charity works with more than For more fire safety information go to www.clevelandfirebrigade.gov.uk/safety
6,000 people each year to improve to tackle poverty and promote community cohesion. Here we
their mental health and wellbeing. take a look at some of the projects that are under way.
‘Community Minded’, a new project
for Stockton residents, encourages
volunteering as a way to support
Stockton-on-Tees Food
Power Network
Earlier this year, a Food Sustainability
Cooking up a treat
Families living in Hardwick took part
in a cooking workshop delivered by
Keeping us
SAFE
better mental health. The campaign
works with many local organisations Network event saw organisations and Community Interest Company, Little
volunteers look at reducing food waste Sprouts and funded by North Star
to offer volunteering opportunities
for people with diverse interests across Stockton-on-Tees. Housing. Keeping
including gardening, befriending,
arts and crafts, and even radio
Hartisan Breads and Barefoot Kitchen Families learnt how to create a healthy your Home
Warm
presenting.
both supplied meals at the event made
from supermarket food waste which
snack or meal using just produce from
a foodbank, and also received a cooking
People living across Stockton-on-
Project Worker, Matthew Williams, otherwise would have gone into landfill. essentials pack. Tees are being reminded to always
said: “Volunteering can be good for
mental health in so many ways; it
The group discussed the benefits of Citizens Advice Bureau and Tees Credit check a vehicle is licensed before
creating a food sustainability network Union will attend future sessions to give
helps you to meet new people, learn and the Stockton-on-Tees Food Power advice to attending families. travelling in it.
new skills, apply existing skills in a Network was established.
There are more than 780 licensed drivers, nearly 680
new way, and it can also offer a real
licensed vehicles and 25 licensed operators in the Borough.
sense of purpose.”
For more information about events like this email engagement@stockton.gov.uk Before they can operate, private hire and hackney carriage
Kayleigh Dove, Project Worker,
or call 01642 528830. (or taxi) drivers must acquire a licence.
added: “We work with each person
to support them in achieving their To get one they must:
goals and help them overcome any
barriers. We also offer a training • Agree to annual DBS checks
course – Get Ready to Give Back
Hundreds of homes across Stockton-on-Tees
• Have a DVLA Group 2 medical examination
– which helps to develop the skills
needed for volunteering.” can get a new central heating system fitted • Take part in safeguarding awareness training
The campaign also supports people for free thanks to the Warm Homes Fund. • Take a Knowledge Test Pass Certificate, which
includes a demonstration of knowledge of the area
to set up their own projects and The offer is open to homeowners or renters who have a
peer support groups. Matthew said: private landlord, where the home has never had a central • Pass a Tees Valley Driving Assessment
“There is a thriving voluntary sector heating system.
in Stockton and everybody can make The vehicles they drive also need a proper licence.
a difference.” If you live in an eligible postcode and meet the criteria you To get one they are tested for safety and suitably by:
could receive a range of benefits including an efficient new
If you are interested in Community gas boiler, radiators, heating controls and all necessary • Biannual compliance tests as well as annual MOT testing
Minded and would like to know more,
please contact Kayleigh or Matthew
pipework. This will also improve the energy efficiency of • Tinted window testing
your home and could save you money.
on 01642 796635 • Vehicle age specifications
or at communityminded@ The deadline for applications is 31 December 2021 and you
To report any concerns, contact the Licensing Team
middlesbroughand can apply for yourself or on behalf of somebody else.
14 on 01642 524802 or email 15
stocktonmind.org.uk For more information visit www.stockton.gov.uk/whf licensing.administration@stockton.gov.uk.
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2020 - The Year of the Globe
Globe General Manager, Jo Ager
The countdown is on to
the opening of the Globe
in November.
The Stockton town centre venue now has a brand new roof as
work to restore the Grade II listed building gathers pace. The
stage and orchestra pit are also nearly finished.
Meanwhile a new dressing room block is being built at the back
of the building, with the steelwork, liftshaft and decking in place
already. A state-of-the-art scissor lift will allow large shows with
sets and equipment to be moved from street level directly down
to the stage.
The venue is gearing up to bring the biggest names in music
and comedy back to Stockton for the first time in more than
40 years. General Manager, Jo Ager, at the world-renowned
Ambassador Theatre Group is busy pursuing bands, acts and
performers.
ATG is also set to establish itself as part of Stockton’s already
popular live entertainment scene – starting with sponsoring a
stage at Stockton Calling in April. The popular music festival
will see over 80 bands perform across Stockton town centre’s
music venues. Find out more at
www.stocktoncalling.co.uk
The Globe’s restoration is being funded by Stockton-on-Tees
Borough Council and the National Lottery Heritage Fund’s
Heritage Enterprise scheme.
To keep up to date with the progress, follow the journey on
Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheGlobeStockton
To register for show news and offers visit
www.atgtickets.com/stockton-globe-sign-up
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New homes just
Our Places
Our Places
Great British High Street judges with
members of Yarm Business Forum
months away
Ground has been broken in central Stockton as work to build
143 high quality homes on The Sycamores development gets
under way.
The Council is working with picking up pace. The new development Show homes are expected to be open
Keepmoat Homes on an £18.7million will offer houses to buy and rent that to the public from spring this year and
redevelopment of the former Victoria are within walking distance to our town it is hoped the first residents will move
Estate. The two, three and four- centre. We hope this will encourage in the summer.
bedroom houses and two-bedroom people to live locally and will aid us in
bungalows will meet demands of rejuvenating our town centres and high For more information visit
buyers who are looking for well streets in different ways.” www.keepmoat.com/the-sycamores
located, competitively priced, high
quality houses.
Open, green spaces to accommodate
pedestrians and cyclists will be a
feature of the site as well as walkways
to nearby shops, bars, restaurants and
venues in Stockton.
20 per cent of the new homes will be
provided for affordable rent.
Richard McGuckin, Director of
Economic Growth and Development
at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council,
Yarm High Street scoops national award said: “We are thrilled to see the site
Yarm High Street has been crowned And after reaching a shortlist of 10, Yarm beat off the
winner of the ‘Rising Star’ category
competition to be named the ‘England’ winner at a ceremony
in Edinburgh.
Membership The £13million IB Leisure, being built
by the Council and operated by Tees
If you’re interested in joining Activ8 at
IB Leisure join the mailing list online at
Active, will have two swimming pools, www.teesactive.co.uk/ib-leisure
in this year’s Great British High As a winner, Yarm Business Forum [pictured] will get £5000 open for Ingleby a fitness suite and gym as well as a
library and customer service centre.
To receive the latest leisure news,
to spend on an event to engage and contribute towards the
Street of the Year Awards.
The High Street was nominated for the award by Yarm
local community, such as a street party, community initiative
or sustainability programme.
Barwick Leisure The first wave of Activ8 Health and
events and promotions at IB Leisure
sign up to the Tees Active mailing list at
Fitness memberships will be released www.teesactive.co.uk/ingleby-barwick
Business Forum, with winners being decided by a
combination of scores from a judging visit and a public vote.
To keep up to date about Yarm Business Forum visit Centre in April. Activ8 members can also
enjoy unlimited access to the Tees
For information about the library
www.facebook.com/yarmbusinessforum and customer service centre email
A new leisure centre Active facilities at Billingham Forum,
IBLibrary@stockton.gov.uk
Stockton Splash and Thornaby
will open in Ingleby Pavilion. Members of any of these
Barwick this summer. centres can transfer to IB Leisure
once it opens.
Reviving the
Green Dragon
The striking mural in Green Dragon
Yard in Stockton has been restored,
thanks to the Stockton Business
Improvement District (BID) who
commissioned local artist, Abby Taylor,
to return the original by the late Zak
Newton to its former glory.
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There are too many Don’t we have an energy
different bags and boxes. from waste plant in the
Why can’t we have a Borough – isn’t this enough?
recycling wheelie bin? It’s true we do create energy from a lot of our waste, but
the energy created is not as good as recycling so we should
Due to stricter environmental controls, local authorities always try to recycle wherever possible.
that collect all recycling into one wheelie bin are having to
pay more to have the materials separated. We have made it
easier for you to recycle. All you need to do is put your clean
glass and batteries into the blue box and everything else into
the white bag.
How else can I recycle?
Don’t forget, in addition to your fortnightly recycling
collections, you can take larger items to the household waste
and recycling facility at Haverton Hill. There are also several
community recycling centres in convenient places such as
supermarket car parks and shopping centres.
To find out more about recycling visit
www.stockton.gov.uk/recycling
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incinerating waste or putting it into landfill, so why don’t more of us do it?
Stockton-on-Tees We hope that by answering some of the most common questions we receive about
our recycling service, we can encourage more people to take part.
has one of the
Why should we recycle?
lowest recycling When we recycle, used materials are converted into new products, reducing the
rates in the need to consume natural resources. This helps conserve important raw materials
and protects natural habitats for the future. Recycling also saves energy and
country? reduces greenhouse gas emissions, which helps to tackle climate change.
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Green Waste Green fingers at the ready
back
collections Easter
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Green Waste collections are back
Fortnightly green waste collections
It’s National Gardening Week next collections
return from Monday 6 April until month and to mark it Stockton-on- During the Easter period,
Friday 30 October.
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from your home visit
collections return from Monday over 8 tonnes of soil improver.
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greenwaste or sign up to Any resident of Stockton-on-Tees can take advantage
6 April until Friday 30 October.
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of the offer. on Good Friday to ensure
My Stockton at www.stockton. there is no disruption.
gov.uk/mystockton
To check all kerbside collections from your home visit It will be available from the morning of Monday 27 April at
www.stockton.gov.uk/greenwaste or sign up to the former incinerator site near Newport Bridge on a first
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Our Places
Love your
local market
Love Your Local Market is returning
to Stockton-on-Tees this May.
Come along to Thornaby on Thursday 14 May and Billingham
on Monday 18 May for a wide range of stalls and market
competitions.
On Saturday 23 May there will be fun for all the family as
we celebrate Love Your Local Market with a free fun-day on
Stockton High Street. And why not come along to support the
Borough’s aspiring young entrepreneurs who will be offering
an array of handmade crafts at the Young Traders Market too.
For more information about the Borough’s markets visit
www.stockton.gov.uk/markets
Don’t forget to follow @stocktononteesmarkets on
Facebook to keep up to date with the latest market news.
Tees Barrage hits
The World War I drama features British actors George MacKay
(Pride) and Dean-Charles Chapman (Game of Thrones) along
with Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden, Colin Firth
the Big Screen and Benedict Cumberbatch.
Tees Active Managing Director Leon Jones, said: “We are
Film crews were spotted filming at the Tees thrilled to be part of such an incredible movie with some of
the biggest names in film. 1917 is a real Hollywood epic that Your guide to unmissable events happening across Stockton-on-Tees this spring and summer.
Barrage International White Water Course last
summer – and it has now been revealed why.
has given our staff and Visit www.enjoyteesvalley.com/stockton-on-tees or pick up a copy of the Enjoy Stockton-on-Tees
everyone involved a rare events guide available at libraries and customer service centres across the Borough for full details.
The award winning visitor attraction plays a starring role opportunity to experience
in Sir Sam Mendes’ latest blockbuster, 1917. something extra special.”
George MacKay in 1917
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STOCKTON CALLING SUPERCAR SATURDAY STOCKTON STAGES KAPOW
Saturday 18 April Saturday 2 May Friday 5 – Saturday 6 June Saturday 4 July
Stockton town centre Stockton High Street Stockton town centre Stockton town centre
The daylong music festival produced and promoted by Tees The popular event is back for 2020 and will see the High Stockton’s music and comedy festival returns to venues KAPOW Sci-Fi Market and Family Fun Day will be packed with
Music Alliance, ARC and KU Promotions returns for its 11th Street lined with an extraordinary selection of supercars. Get throughout the town centre this summer. Enjoy a thrilling events and activities for the whole family. We invite you to
anniversary to showcase some of the best original emerging up close with the latest models alongside racing, classic and array of live talent as well as free family entertainment on step into a magical world, featuring life-size Star Wars props,
music as well as familiar favourites. vintage cars. In association with JPC Specialist Motorsport. Stockton High Street. fantastic costumed characters, traders and a whole lot more
- this incredible event is one not to be missed.
STOCKTON DUATHLON FESTIVAL TEES REGATTA FIRE ENGINE AND EID FUSION FESTIVAL
Sunday 26 April Saturday 16 May Sunday 5 July 12pm-5pm
Stockton Riverside River Tees Watersports Centre
VINTAGE VEHICLE SHOW Ropner Park
Saturday 27 – Sunday 28 June
One of the UK’s best duathlons set against Stockton’s Clubs from across the region flock to the scenic River Tees Preston Park Museum & Grounds Brought to you by The Friends of Ropner Park and The
picturesque riverside offers three different run-cycle-run to compete in this thrilling rowing event. There will be a wide Community Welfare Trust, Eid Fusion Festival returns to
The annual Fire Engine and Vintage Vehicle Show returns to
races suitable for complete beginners to prospective world range of events in three divisions, offering varied races for Ropner Park this July. Bringing together British, Asian and
Preston Park with a weekend full of thrills for all the family.
champions. competitors and spectators alike. other local ethnic communities, there will be fun for all the
There will be more than 300 impressive vehicles with live
stunts and activities suitable for all. family including a variety of stalls, activities and live music
and performances.
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STOCKTON CYCLING FESTIVAL STOCKTON DRAGON BOAT
Saturday 11 – Sunday 12 July FESTIVAL
Stockton Riverside
Sunday 13 September
Cycling fever returns in July with the annual Stockton Cycling Stockton Riverside
Festival. This exciting free event offers a packed weekend
of events for the whole family including elite racing, cycling Do you have what it takes to race the dragon? This family
challenges for all abilities, stunts, demonstrations and day out offers gripping, adrenalin-fuelled dragon boat racing
interactive fun, as well as a family fun ride on specially closed on the River Tees for all ages and abilities. No experience is
required as training will be provided. For more information The feature lighting changes colour on a number of
roads for everyone to join in.
visit www.teesdragonboatfestival.co.uk Feature lighting occasions throughout the year to coincide with nationally
recognised commemoration and awareness days.
SIRF 195TH ANNIVERSARY OF marks Fair Trade Interestingly on 28 March all the lights will be switched off
between 8.30pm and 9.30pm to support Earth Hour.
Thursday 30 July – Sunday 2 August
Stockton town centre and Tees Barrage
STOCKTON-DARLINGTON RAILWAY
Saturday 26 – Sunday 27 September
fortnight But don’t worry, the lights are powered by super energy
Stockton town centre efficient LEDs so even when they are switched on they are
Be prepared to be entertained, intrigued and exhilarated The Newport Bridge, Stockton Riverside, Stockton Town
environmentally friendly.
as SIRF returns with more stunning street theatre, breath- Step back in time in Stockton as we celebrate the 195 th Hall and fountain as well as the town centre lampposts
taking circus performances, dynamic dance and music. Anniversary of Stockton-Darlington Railway. There’ll be fun were lit green and blue last month to celebrate Fairtrade To see the full 2020 lighting programme visit
Look out for updates at www.sirf.co.uk for all the family as we tell the story of the events of 1825, fortnight. www.stockton.gov.uk/featurelighting
inspired by the beginnings of the public railways. Join us as
we gear up and go full steam ahead in the countdown to the
upcoming bicentenary!
Stockton-on-Tees joins
the England Coast Path
Anyone who fancies a walk in the fresh air
now has a new route to explore.
Following seven years of development the Stockton-on-
Tees part of the England Coastal Path has opened.
The ten mile stretch between Newport Bridge and North
Gare includes a previously inaccessible stretch that passes
through a unique industrial landscape and has an array
Supported by of natural and diverse wildlife to discover, including RSPB
Saltholme and Teesmouth National Nature Reserve.
The England Coast Path, once complete, will be the
longest managed and waymarked coastal path in the
world. Stretching a whopping 2,795 miles, it will stretch
across the entirety of the English coastline and will be
This is just a selection of the fantastic events to enjoy in Stockton-on-Tees. Make sure you don’t miss out!
complete in 2021.
Further information can be found on all of these events and more at www.enjoyteesvalley.com/stockton-on-tees
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/enjoyteesvalley Twitter-square @EnjoyTeesValley @enjoyteesvalley To plan your route visit www.nationaltrail.co.ukOur Economy
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Exciting future unveiled for Stockton town centre An artist’s impression
©Google
Bold plans for Stockton 700-year-old market, and
town centre include a other parts of the High
riverside park, green space Street and town centre, such
with uninterrupted access as Silver Street.
to the waterfront, a central
library, customer service The new Council building
centre and council office. has also been included
in the plans as part of
The Castlegate Shopping the consolidation of the
Centre and Swallow Hotel Council’s ten existing offices
will be demolished and into two was agreed after
the site transformed into condition surveys confirmed
a riverside park featuring the existing buildings need
public artwork and a “land at least £25million worth of
bridge” alongside a new maintenance and repairs
office and commercial over the next 25 years.
development such as
restaurants. The running costs of the
existing buildings are an
Last year’s public additional £1.2million a year.
consultation on the town’s
future revealed strong public A second new office will be
support for putting the site developed in Billingham,
to a different use. complementing the town’s
£2.7million library and
All of Castlegate’s tenants customer service centre.
will be supported to relocate
so in future most of the Find out more at
town’s retail offer will be www.stockton.gov.uk/
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in Wellington Square, the towncentresTalking about our towns
Our Economy
Our Economy
In the November edition of The Stockton town centre consultation Thank you to everyone who took
Stockton-on-Tees News we took place in September and October. part. More than 1,600 consultation
You can read how your views have responses were received and now we’re
said we wanted to talk to you
helped shape the future vision for the considering them all to help shape the
about all of the Borough’s
town centre on pages 28 and 29. future plans for each of the towns.
towns to understand what you
would like to see and how you From the end of December until We’ll share our findings in the May
mid February, we held a series of edition of Stockton-on-Tees News.
think they could be supported
consultations to find out about your
and developed. ideas for Billingham, Ingleby Barwick,
Norton, Thornaby and Yarm.
Let’s talk about our towns Let’s talk about our towns Let’s talk about our towns
1. Stockton Town Centre Billingham Town Centre Ingleby Barwick
Billingham Ingleby Barwick Norton Stockton Thornaby Yarm Billingham Ingleby Barwick Norton Stockton Thornaby Yarm Billingham Ingleby Barwick Norton Stockton Thornaby Yarm
September 2019
Let’s talk about our towns Let’s talk about our towns Let’s talk about our towns
Norton Thornaby Town Centre Yarm High Street Stockton-on-Tees has a year of trading this year and things
long-standing tradition in have never been more exciting. We are
manufacturing that is still tremendously proud to be bringing a
new type of manufacturing to Teesside
very much in evidence today.
and creating products that are shipped
Through our regular Made in all over the world.
Stockton-on-Tees feature we
take a look at some of the “People have asked us in the past
‘Why Teesside?’ And our response is
Borough’s manufacturing
always ‘Why not!’. We intend to grow the
success stories. business steadily over the next 10 years
Located in the aptly named ‘Tooth and there is no other place we can see
Towers’ in Billingham, WhiteWash that happening.”
Laboratories manufacture and sell Amongst their latest projects,
Billingham Ingleby Barwick Norton Stockton Thornaby Yarm Billingham Ingleby Barwick Norton Stockton Thornaby Yarm Billingham Ingleby Barwick Norton Stockton Thornaby Yarm
luxury teeth whitening products for WhiteWash are proud of their Brush for
professional dental practices and a Brush charity, created to develop an
retail markets – including the popular Oral Health Education Programme that
Nano toothbrush range sold globally to is delivered to schools to educate young
retailers like Boots and very.co.uk. children about caring for their teeth.
The company was established in 2010 For every WhiteWash product sold, a
toothbrush is donated to a child in need.
Bridge The footpath across the bridge and into footbridge with lifts to enhance access and employs 16 full time staff and over
Thornaby Railway Station will remain to Eaglescliffe Railway Station was 10 temporary staff as they continue to They recently won ‘Best Small Business’
improvements open throughout the works but the unveiled. expand. for Teesside and the North East, and
road across it will close from the end of Chris McPhillips, Sales Director said: were runner up for ‘Best Small Business’
Funding has also been agreed for a
all round June to the end of August. For further
information visit
footbridge over the A689 connecting
Wynyard Park and Wynyard Village.
“WhiteWash will be entering its 10th in the UK.
www.stockton.gov.uk/mandale For more information visit
Work is set to get under way Funding has also been secured to www.whitewashlaboratories.com
on Mandale Bridge in Thornaby Meanwhile, a masterplan that will provide disabled access to Billingham
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next month. see extra parking and a new western Railway Station. PAGE 31Learning 500th Apprentice into work
Our Economy
Our Economy
that lasts
More than five hundred One of those businesses is Niche Hair Hannah commented “I’ve really enjoyed
Salon in Norton. Owner and manager, working at Niche Salon. I am working
young people from Patricia Flaherty, said: “The funding towards becoming a stylist. I’ve been
Stockton-on-Tees have been from Stockton’s Youth Employment welcomed by the team and I’ve been
supported as apprentices Scheme helped me train our apprentice trained in the best way possible.”
A full time carer has Hannah Darroch.
thanks to the Stockton If you are a local business who would
returned to the classroom to “Applying for the grant was easy, and I like to hire an apprentice or you would
enhance her independence Youth Employment Fund. was pleased that it was not only going like some further information about the
and learn valuable new life The programme supports 16-24 to help my business, but a young funding and support available email
person too. I would recommend it to business.enquiries@stockton.gov.uk
skills. year olds whilst also working with
businesses across Stockton-on-Tees to anyone who would like an apprentice or call 01642 528384.
Julie Scoon has been attending a help them find the right apprentice for and would benefit from the extra
number of courses through Stockton- their business needs. funding to support their training.”
on-Tees Borough Council’s Learning
and Skills Service including ICT
functional skills.
Julie said: “I bought myself a laptop
several years ago, but I didn’t know
how to use it. After contacting the
library, they put me in touch with the
Stockton Learning & Skills Service and
that is where it all started. I attended
the Level 1 and 2 ICT Functional Skills
course which gave me the opportunity
to be around people and socialise
whilst learning a new skill. I can go days
without seeing anyone except my father
and sister who I care for, but with the
Learning & Skills Service I can take
some time to do something new and
make friends at the same time.
“I have completed numerous short
courses and I have recently revived my
passion for art through their art course.
“The tutors are kind and incredibly
patient. Their welcoming nature creates
a calm atmosphere to learn and grow as
a person and it gives me something to
look forward to each week.” Apprentice Hannah Darroch
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s with Manager Patricia Flaherty
Learning & Skills team offer a range
Calling all budding
of free courses from beginners up to
Young entrepreneurs selling their wares
GCSE level equivalent. Both daytime
at at the Young Traders Market
and evening classes are available.
To find out more visit www.slss.ac.uk
or call 01642 527904.
entrepreneurs
The search is on for on idea generation and
the next generation of development, along with
entrepreneurs. help with preparing an
Tees Valley
The programme will provide local The scheme will build upon the current application.
Anyone aged between 11 and
businesses with a single point of contact Tees Valley Business Compass service, 18, who currently attends There will also be ongoing
for a range of support to help them start which has offered guidance and funding a school, college or youth enterprise support
Business
up and grow, including comprehensive to around 1,400 local businesses since organisation in the Borough, throughout the competition
advice on funding and finance options 2017. and has a business idea, can from a local enterprise
and assistance in establishing links with apply for funding of up to champion who will act as a
support
For more information and to register
potential funding sources. £250 to help them start-up. mentor.
your interest, visit
It will also include a £20million Tees www.teesvalleybusiness.com It is part of Stockton-on-Tees The deadline to apply is
Valley Business Fund, the largest Borough Council’s youth Friday 24 April.
Tees Valley Business, formerly known investment fund of its kind in the enterprise competition
as Compass, has received a £35million region, awarding grants and loans to which will give anyone who
firms looking to invest, expand and To apply and find out more,
investment to offer business support takes part the opportunity
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for the region’s businesses. to attend workshopsYou can also read
