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Picture Perfect May 2017 PICTURE PERFECT MAY 2017 www.stockton.gov.uk/stocktononteesnews The community magazine of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Big plans, bright future CONTENTS Stockton Cycling Keeping tooth Festival 2017 8 Civic Award winners 24 decay at bay 33 CONTENTS News Round Up Arts, Culture Economic Regeneration 4 and Leisure 6 and Transport 15 BIG NEWS FOR BIG PLANS FOR GREAT BIG PLANS FOR AN STOCKTON-ON-TEES EXPERIENCES OUTSTANDING BOROUGH Strong Children and Adults Communities 22 Young People 27 Services 30 BIG PLANS FOR HELPING BIG PLANS FOR THE YOUNG BIG PLANS FOR THE OUR COMMUNITIES PROSPER PEOPLE OF OUR BOROUGH CARE WE PROVIDE Health and Environment Community Wellbeing 32 and Housing 34 Safety 36 BIG PLANS FOR THE BIG PLANS FOR OUR BIG PLANS FOR KEEPING HEALTH OF OUR PEOPLE PLACES AND OPEN SPACES OUR COMMUNITIES SAFE Your Ward Surgeries in What’s On Council 38 Your Area 42 44 AMBITIOUS, EFFECTIVE BIG PLANS FOR BIG PLANS FOR AND PROUD TO SERVE YOUR AREA THE FUTURE Stockton-on-Tees News is published by its partner organisations and local Communications Team and designed by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and community groups and businesses. Every Twentyseven Design. Pictures courtesy distributed to households across the effort is made to ensure all information of Dave Charnley, Peter Mernagh, Gary Borough free of charge. If you have not is accurate and up-to-date at the time of Walsh, Gilbert Johnston, Doug Moody, received a copy please call 01642 526098 publication. Your views and comments Dawn McNamara, Gilmar Ribeiro or email [email protected] are welcome. and others. Stockton-on-Tees News aims to provide Stockton-on-Tees News is produced A special mention goes to Michelle news and information about the Council, by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Williams who took the front cover image. There is an audio version of Stockton-on-Tees News. Call 01642 526098 to order a copy or email [email protected] PAGE 3 NEWS ROUND UP NEWS ROUND UP Bill Williams with staff from the WELCOME TO THIS MAY Arrival Medical Practice, Stockton EDITION OF STOCKTON- ON-TEES NEWS As always it’s great to be able to bring you news of some of our successful local businesses. On page 21 you can read about the Stockton-on-Tees businesses who have scooped prestigious awards while on page 18 we profile Tata Global Beverages in our regular Made in Stockton- on-Tees feature. It’s not just the businesses who are inspiring. As ever I am struck by how much time and effort people from across the Borough selflessly devote to helping others. You can read about the Tees Valley Black and Minority Ethnic Award winners, and on pages 24 and 25 Big wins at Tees you’ll find out more about the remarkable individuals, organisations and families who were recognised in the Valley BME Awards 2016 Mayor’s annual Civic Awards. Two Stockton Borough residents returned triumphant from The Council continues to face unprecedented financial the recent Tees Valley BME Awards. challenges so we bring another regular Big Picture Arrival Medical Practice in Stockton, led by Bill Williams, Stockton Borough update on page 41 to help explain the context of our was awarded the BME Public Sector Award recognising decision-making. Our approach to tackling these the specialist services it is among the best challenges has led to us being shortlisted as one of provides to refugees and asylum seekers. Stockton-on-Tees has been named in the top fifty just six finalists for ‘Local Authority of the Year’ in the places for people in their 20s to live. Municipal Journal Achievement Awards. Stockton resident and businessman Ghafoor Researchers for Channel 4’s ‘UK’s Best Place to Live’, I’m pleased to see the expanded Georgian Theatre Hussain went on to scoop presented by Sarah Beeny, drew up the list which recently re-opened following a £1.4million revamp. It was the coveted BME Lifetime is based on information from the Office of National good to see so many music lovers enjoying the upgraded Achievement Award Statistics and data relating to housing, jobs, business, venue during the opening weekend last month. The for delivering hot food well-being, culture, transport and family life. Georgian Theatre will be one of several town centre to displaced refugees The latest accolade comes just months after Stockton venues that will host our new Stockton Stages music across Europe. Town Centre was crowned the winner of the Great British and comedy festival in July - find out more about that on For more information visit High Street Awards in the Rising Star category. www.bmeawards.co.uk Ghafoor Hussain with his pages 6 and 7. Lifetime Achievement Award There are lots of other exciting events taking place across the Borough such as Billingham International Stockton shortlisted for CEREMONIAL BOUNDARY SIGNS UNVEILED Folklore Festival, and we’re also preparing for the annual Cycling Festival as well as Stockton International local authority of the year Riverside Festival which we’ve been putting on for an Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is one of only six finalists incredible 30 years! Details of these events and more can to have been shortlisted for the Municipal Journal Achievement be found from page 8. For even more summer events Awards in the ‘Local Authority of the Year’ category. and activities, turn to the What’s On section on pages 44 The winner of the award, which ranks among the most to 47. prestigious accolades in local government, will be announced in June. Finally I’d like to thank everyone who sent their pictures in to our Infinity Bridge photo competition. The Council’s Chief Executive, Neil Schneider, said: “The fact we have been shortlisted for such a prestigious award is a Congratulations to Michelle Williams for her winning ringing endorsement of how we have approached a period of cover photograph. You’ll also find an impressive gallery unprecedented challenge in local government. of some of the other submissions on The new signs at Jubilee Bridge - “Despite this, we’ve got on with reshaping the Council to one of four locations where they pages 22 and 23. will be installed deliver the changes needed. We have maintained our focus on protecting the areas and the people most in need while New signs marking the ceremonial county boundaries within Stockton-on-Tees have been unveiled. also remaining very ambitious for the Borough. We continue to invest in the long-term future of the Borough, with a The signs have been installed at Jubilee Bridge with signs Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s Place Select Committee focus on stimulating economic at Yarm Bridge/High Street, Victoria Bridge and the Princess began a review in July 2015 to gather information about boundary Neil Schneider growth and creating jobs, facilities of Wales Bridge to follow, marking the historic ceremonial signage across the Borough. The four locations were then Chief Executive, and opportunities for residents, county boundaries of the North Riding of Yorkshire and identified following a public consultation on how best to recognise Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council businesses and future generations.” County Durham. the boundaries. PAGE 4 PAGE 5 ARTS,ARTS, CULTURE CULTURE AND AND LEISURE LEISURE ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE Bec Hill El Baldiniho Over three Summer days Stockton Stages will offer a variety of events to prick the ears of music lovers and tickle the funny bones of comedy fans. Ben Van Der Velde Jay Foreman DANCE YOUR SO CKS OFF THEN LAUGH YOUR HEAD OFF A thrilling array of top comedy and music talent Keep checking the website for the full Thursday 20 to Saturday 22 July line-up of acts and ticket information www.stocktonstages.co.uk The festival will feature headline music and comedy acts at ARC, Storytellers/KU and the Georgian Theatre, alongside free town centre entertainment including a Keep up to date on social media: mass karaoke event on the Friday evening, town centre music and comedy stages @Stocktonstages as well as a specialist market on the Saturday. @Stocktonstages Watch out for other sounds and silliness popping up around the town too. /StocktonStages17 Patrck Monahan PAGE 6 PAGE 7 ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE Town Centre Racing Family Festival Day and Friday 14 July, from 6-9pm Stockton Grand Prix Get close to the action as Britain’s top Olympic stars, talented Sunday 16 July young cyclists and sporting veterans kick off the Cycling Join us for a Family Festival Day buzzing with free cycling Festival with this awe-inspiring race. The thrilling circuit will activities that everyone can watch, join in and enjoy. lap around the historic Stockton High Street, cornering at The Globe before speeding back down the opposite side of The festival wouldn’t be complete without the return of our popular the High Street in this exciting, closed road event. RideStockton event which suits anyone, on any bike! The Expo 3 days, 2 wheels, 1 amazing festival Events Village, at the heart of the festival, is also back and brimming Stockton Sportive with incredible stunt demonstrations, activities and entertainment Stockton Cycling Festival returns in July throughout the day. with three days of adrenaline fuelled cycling, Saturday 15 July scenic rides and thrilling displays. From 1pm the country’s top professional cycling teams and riders This fun and inclusive challenge is open to cyclists of all will battle it out in the elite Stockton Grand Prix race. Watch them abilities and sets off from Stockton Riverside in an escorted set off from Stockton Riverside before they return for a gripping five Tour De France style start.
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