November 2020 The community magazine of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Stockton- on-Tees News www.stockton.gov.uk/stocktononteesnews

Protect yourself Protect your loved ones Protect Stockton-on-Tees Welcome to the Christmas and New Year November edition Opening Times of Stockton-on-Tees For full details of Christmas and New Year opening times for Council services visit www.stockton.gov.uk/festivehours and for leisure venues visit www.teesactive.co.uk News. 195th celebrations | 04 Head Wrightson | 11 Customer Services Telephone Contact Numbers Registration Sevices at Nightingale House in With Coronavirus continuing to affect us all, we have decided to Main switchboard ...... 01642 393939 Stockton bring you a ‘COVID special’ edition of Stockton-on-Tees News. We Thursday 24 December...... 8:30am-5pm Care for Your Area...... 01642 391959 hope you will find it both useful and interesting. Taxation...... 01642 397108 Friday 25 December...... Closed Housing Benefits...... 01642 393829 Saturday 26 December...... Closed You can read an update on the Coronavirus position in Stockton- Monday 28 December...... Closed on-Tees on page 4, while on page 13 we bring you a summary Thursday 24 December...... 8:30am-1pm of what you can do to protect yourself, your loved ones and our Tuesday 29 December...... 8:30am-5pm Friday 25 December...... Closed Borough. Whilst all the COVID-19 information in this edition was Wednesday 30 December...... 8:30am-5pm Saturday 26 December...... Closed accurate at the time of going to print, circumstances can change Thursday 31 December...... 8:30am-5pm Monday 28 December...... Closed quickly so please remember to keep checking Friday 1 January...... Closed www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus for the very latest updates. Lines are open at the below times for the following Saturday 2 January...... Closed services only: First Contact, Homelessness, Welfare On page 15 you can find out how the Borough’s Family Hubs have The Register Office will open as normal from adapted to make sure they can continue to support parents and Support, Care For Your Area and Environmental Health. Monday 4 January 2021. children during the pandemic, while on page 16 we share some COVID-19 - Protect Tuesday 29 December...... 8:30am-5pm tips about how to stay well this winter. Stockton-on-Tees | 13 100 Heroes | 27 Wednesday 30 December...... 8:30am-5pm And in our regular Ambitious, Effective and Proud to Serve feature Thursday 31 December...... 8:30am-1pm Bereavement Services at Nightingale House in Stockton you can find out how our Adult Services teams are delivering Friday 1 January...... Closed activities for residents in different ways due to the COVID-19 Saturday 2 January...... Closed Thursday 24 December...... 9am-5pm restrictions. Sunday 3 January...... Closed Contents Friday 25 December...... Closed Despite the pandemic, we still have some exciting times to look Customer Services phone lines will open as normal Monday 28 December...... Closed forward to. The Globe remains on track to open next year as the from Monday 4 January 2021. Tuesday 29 December...... 9am-5pm News Round Up 4 largest live music and entertainment venue between Newcastle and Leeds and tickets are already on sale. Turn to page 9 to see Wednesday 30 December...... 9am-5pm Our Places 6 Thursday 31 December...... 9am-5pm the glittering line up so far. COVID Community Support Team - 01642 733906 Friday 1 January...... Closed Our People 13 Meanwhile, on page 12 you can see how the new housing at The COVID Community Support line is closed The Crematorium will open as normal from Monday The Sycamores in Stockton Town Centre is progressing and on between Thursday 24 December - Sunday 3 January Our Economy 24 4 January 2021. page 26 there is an update on the work under way to make sure and will resume normal hours from Monday 4 Our Council 27 our six town centres continue to develop and adapt to meet the January. Normal hours are Monday to Friday damaging economic impact of COVID-19. 9am-12pm. Christmas waste and recycling collections The Coronavirus rules are making it very hard for the Mayor Thursday 24 December...... Normal Collection to fundraise for his charities this year, so he is looking for 100 Friday 25 December...... Bank Holiday Stockton-on-Tees News is Stockton-on-Tees News heroes to raise £100 each by taking part in a challenge. Details Emergency Services - always open Saturday 26 December...... Bank Holiday published by Stockton-on-Tees is produced by Stockton- about how to sign up are on page 27. Adults Helpline ...... 01642 527764 Borough Council and distributed on-Tees Borough Council’s Monday 28 December ...... Catch Up of Friday On behalf of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, my very best Children’s Helpline ...... 01642 130080 free of charge. If you have not Communications Team and 25 December 2020 received a copy please email designed by Twentyseven wishes for Christmas and a healthy and safe 2021. Out of hours duty team ...... 01642 524552 Tuesday 29 December ...... Normal Collection [email protected] or call Design. Pictures are courtesy of Homelessness and Wednesday 30 December...... Normal Collection 01642 528146. Stuart Boulton, Dave Charnley, Andrew Heptinstall, Gilbert Housing Solutions ...... 01642 528389 Alternatively, if you need to Thursday 31 December...... Normal Collection Johnston, Dawn McNamara, contact Stockton-on-Tees Friday 1 January...... Bank Holiday Gary Walsh and others. Borough Council, please call Real Christmas tree collections Monday 4 January...... Catch Up of Friday 01642 393939. There is an audio version of 1 January 2021 Stockton-on-Tees News. Email Stockton-on-Tees News aims to Christmas trees will be collected on your normal refuse [email protected] or call Collections will return to normal from Tuesday provide information about the collection day beginning Tuesday 5 January 2021. This 01642 528146 to order a copy. 5 January 2021. Council, its partner organisations, year you can also help support Teesside Hospice who local community groups and will take away your tree for a small donation. Visit www. businesses. Every effort is just-helping.org.uk/register-tree for more information. made to ensure all information is accurate and up-to-date at Julie Danks Alternatively, you can recycle your tree at the Household the time of publication. We Managing Director always welcome your views, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Waste and Recycling Centre at Haverton Hill in comments and feedback about Billingham. For details of opening times visit the magazine. www.stockton.gov.uk/recycling News Britain’s first News News Viking helmet From across the Borough COVID-19 Update Local restrictions –

what you need to know Tributes paid to Last month the Government announced a ‘Local COVID alert level’ system. Councillor Julia Cherrett There are three levels of alert: It is important to keep up-to-date with the rules and restrictions For the very latest COVID-19For very the information visit in Stockton-on-Tees. You can check the current COVID alert Tributes have been paid following the sudden death of Medium – This is for areas where national restrictions level and restrictions at www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus/ Councillor Julia Cherrett. continue to be in place. whataretherules Councillor Cherrett, 61, represented the Bishopsgarth and High – This is for areas with a higher level of infections where Full information on the alert levels and what they mean can be Elm Tree ward on Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council since some additional restrictions are in place as well as the national found at www.gov.uk/guidance/local-covid-alert-levels-what- being elected in 2005. restrictions. New research has revealed a rare helmet that has been you-need-to-know She served on a number of council and partner on display at Preston Park since 2012 is the first ever 10th Very High - This is for areas with a very high level of infections Coronavirus rates across Stockton-on-Tees remain high so it committees, including Executive Scrutiny Committee, the century Anglo-Scandinavian helmet to be found in Britain. and where tighter restrictions are in place in addition to the is important that we all work together to help stop the spread. Fire Authority and Stockton Home Safety Association. national restrictions. You can read more about the recent discovery on page 10. Turn to page 13 to find out more about the simple steps we can She also served as chair and vice chair of the Housing and all take. Community Safety Select Committee.

www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus Managing Director of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, Julie Danks, said: “Julia was an incredibly passionate and dedicated councillor who worked hard for the people she served and always had the very best interests of residents at heart. “Our thoughts and condolences are with her family at this very sad time.” www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus

Celebrating our Borough’s best A19 Norton to Wynyard The nominations for the 2020/21 Civic Awards are now open. The past year has seen so many individuals, groups and – what’s next?

For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest businesses go the extra mile to help people in our communities Highways England is continuing its work during the Coronavirus pandemic, and the Civic Awards will officially acknowledge those who have made a difference. to improve the A19 between Norton and If you know anyone who deserves this special recognition make Wynyard. sure you nominate them in one of the following categories: To ease congestion and delays, more lanes are being created • Young Person Award (Aged up to 18 years old) and the traffic noise will be reduced too because the road is getting a special ‘low noise’ surface. • Service to Community Award (Individuals) Work on the southbound carriageway began earlier this month Service to Community Award (Groups and Organisations) 195th Birthday Celebrations • so there is a contraflow in place using one of the three lanes on Service to Community Award (Businesses) the northbound side. To mark its 195th anniversary in September, the UK’s newest • The countdown to the mainline steam train, Tornado, revisited the route of the first • Health and Well-being Award Throughout the coming weeks there will be some night works steam locomotive to run on a public railway 195 years ago. and road closures so the Wynard junction can be widened Green Award • to accommodate the next part of the contraflow and while bicentenary of Stockton Now Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, Darlington Borough Carer/Foster Carer Award pavement and drainage work can take place. Council and a wide range of partner groups and organisations • & Darlington Railway in are joining forces to plan a spectacular celebration for 2025. To submit a nomination, complete the form online The scheme is set to be complete by spring 2022. at www.stockton.gov.uk/civicawards before For more information visit www.stockton.gov.uk/railway To find out more and to register for updates visithttps:// 4 2025 is on. Friday 29 January 2021. 5 highwaysengland.co.uk/projects/a19-norton-to-wynyard/. Our Places Our

Our Places Recycle like Flo For the very latest COVID-19For very the information visit www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus

You may remember eight-year-old Flo from a For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest previous edition of Stockton-on-Tees News. She uses her daily walk to school to litter pick in a bid to help keep her local area clean. Flo is passionate about doing her bit for the environment and thinks we all should be too! “A really easy and important thing to do at home is to make sure you are recycling the right things in the right way,” explains Flo. The young environmentalist is the face of our recycling campaign ‘Recycle like Flo’ so watch out for her on Recycling and Refuse wagons driving across the Borough. If you know someone like Flo who is passionate about the environment, we would love to hear about it! Tag us in your pictures on social media, just search ‘Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’.

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THE HOUSE & GARAGE First acts announced as Globe ORCHESTRA nears completion HOUSE AND GARAGE CHRIS RAMSEY JOOLS HOLLAND For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest Watch out for announcements for our exciting free ticket lottery ORCHESTRA Audiences at Stockton’s famous Globe 29 OCTOBER 2021 11 NOVEMBER 2021 to give local residents the chance to win pairs of tickets to 13 NOVEMBER 2021 are set to enjoy top music, comedy and some of the main events in 2021. dance when it opens next year. Meanwhile, over on site things are quickly taking shape with Tickets are already on sale for a number of big names including the construction of the stage plus the restoration of ornate Diversity, Chris Ramsey and Jools Holland - tickets for Paloma plasterwork and painting in the auditorium itself. Outside, Faith sold out within a day, the fastest selling show of her 26- insulation has been fitted and the duct work in the roof for the date UK tour! You can read more about the acts coming to the heating and ventilation has been completed. Globe in 2021 on page 9. To buy tickets for Globe shows, and to sign up to the mailing The restoration of the much-loved art deco theatre, which is list, visit www.atgtickets.com/campaigns/sign-up/stockton- operated by the world-renowned Ambassador Theatre Group globe You can also check out the site to see a Virtual Reality (ATG), is on course for completion in April. fly-through of the building. Jo Ager, General Manager at Stockton Globe said: “This is the @TheGlobeStockton JON RICHARDSON JOHN BISHOP start of something really special. We are currently talking to a MIDGE URE THE KNITWIT RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW @TheGlobeStockton 14 NOVEMBER 2021 prospective headliner to open the Globe in the spring and as we 20 NOVEMBER 2021 26-27 NOVEMBER 2021 move forward, we will continue to focus on booking the best Stockton Globe’s restoration is funded by Stockton-on-Tees music, comedy and family performances in the business, and Borough Council and a £4.5million grant through the National 8 truly bringing the stars back to Stockton.” Lottery Heritage Fund. TheGlobeStockton Stockton_Globe Stockton_Globe

atg0025.indd 1 23/10/2020 14:23 Our Places Our Welcome to Our Places the new Ingleby Barwick Library

The new Ingleby Barwick Library opened this summer in the new IB Leisure Centre. Prominently located within the leisure centre, the new library boasts a larger space than its previous site within All Saints Secondary School, and has a wider range of books, including For the very latest COVID-19For very the information visit many new ones, to suit all ages. There are also computers with free internet access, Wi-Fi facilities, a dedicated children’s area with a sensory nook and additional study space. When the main library is closed there is still a selection of books in Head Wrightson the main foyer with self-service available for you to issue and return your books. The opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday 1959 to 1981 10am-4pm and Sunday 10am-2pm. An online archive capturing memories of one Although it hasn’t been possible to keep all libraries open of the Borough’s industrial giants is now live. across the Borough due to the Coronavirus pandemic Billingham, Norton, Stockton Central, Thornaby Central and 16,000 images reflecting the work of Head Wrightson www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus Yarm are open Monday to Friday, 10am-1pm and 2pm-4.30pm. between 1959 and 1981 are available to view at On Saturdays, Billingham, Stockton Central and Thornaby www.stockton.gov.uk/headwrightson Central are open 10am-2pm and Norton and Yarm are open With a history spanning nearly 150 years, Head 10am-1pm. Your membership is valid in all the Borough’s Wrightson was one of Teesside’s industrial giants, libraries. For more information visit www.stockton.gov.uk/ manufacturing products used throughout the world libraries and employing more than 6,000 people at its peak in the 1960s.

Due to COVID-19 safety guidelines, some library services and www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus facilities are reduced. For up to date information visit The photographs were donated by Chief Photographer www.stockton.gov.uk/servicedisruptions of Head Wrightson’s Research and Development department, Alan Simpson, and have been brought together by a group of volunteers thanks to Heritage Lottery funding. Britain’s first Viking

For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest helmet discovered Have you seen the rare Viking helmet on display at Preston Park Museum? It was discovered in Yarm in the 1950s and new research shows that it is the first ever 10th century Anglo-Scandinavian helmet to be found in Britain and only the second nearly complete Viking helmet found in the world. It is available to view at Preston Park Museum and tickets must be pre-booked online at www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk/ book-your-visit (tickets will be available to book one week ahead of visiting, normal museum admission applies). Please note that due to COVID-19 the Museum is only open during school holidays until further notice. You can also view the helmet online and read a summary of the results of the investigation which were published in Medieval Archaeology, Volume 64/1. Visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk 10 11 Teesside Tornado British Olympian and World Champion sprinter, Richard Our People Kilty, has officially launched The Sycamores housing unveils homes development in central Stockton. Protect yourself. Protect your loved ones. Our Places The 143-home scheme is on the site of the former Victoria Protect Stockton-on-Tees. Estate behind Splash Leisure Centre. Once complete, there will be a range of competitively priced two, three and four bedroom high quality homes and two bedroom bungalows. Coronavirus rates across the Borough are high but we can all help Also included in the development will be a number of affordable reduce the spread of the virus by following these simple steps: homes for rent provided by the Thirteen Housing Group. Richard, who lived on the demolished Victoria Estate as a child, opened the new show village. Hands. Face. Space To book an appointment to view the show homes visit Representatives from Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and Keepmoat www.keepmoat.com/the-sycamores with Richard Kilty. Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

Wear a face covering when it is difficult to stay two metres away from other people latest COVID-19For very the information visit and where you will come into contact with people you don’t live with or who aren’t in your support bubble

Keep two metres apart from people you don’t live with

If you have any one of these symptoms, stay at home and book a test www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus Celebrating VJ Day

Residents of the Borough didn’t let Coronavirus restrictions stop them marking a high temperature the 75th Anniversary of VJ Day in August.

Homes across Stockton-on-Tees were decorated red, white www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus and blue. In Hartburn, Ian Mackie (pictured), led the celebrations a new, continuous cough by observing the two minute silence followed by a day of socially distanced music, singing and afternoon tea. Ian Mackie with Yorkshire Regiment Office Manager, Mike Crisp

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Recycling this Christmas You can book a test at www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test or by calling 119. For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest If you or anyone in your household (or support bubble) has symptoms you must stay at home to self-isolate – Unsure about what you can and can’t recycle? this means you can’t pop to the shops or go out for a walk. You can find out more about testing and self-isolating atwww.nhs.uk/coronavirus

Yes please No thanks ONLY get a test if you have symptoms Support is available for people who need it

• Christmas cards • Wrapping paper If you don’t have symptoms, please don’t book a test The COVID Community Support Team can help (non-glittery ones) • Polystyrene packaging unless you have been advised to do so by a medical vulnerable and elderly residents with food deliveries, • Wrapping paper tubes professional or NHS Test and Trace. This is to help shopping, picking up prescriptions or making sure • Packaging, trays or plastic make sure people who need a test can get one. people who are self-isolating and may be worried or • Drinks bottles and cans containers with any food lonely get the support they need.

waste on Self-isolate if you’re told to • Cardboard boxes The team can be contacted on 01642 733906, between If NHS Test and Trace tells you to self-isolate because • Plastic bags 9am and 12noon, Monday to Friday or by emailing • Sweets/chocolate tins and tubs you have been in close contact with someone who has [email protected] • Food boxes tested positive for COVID-19 you must stay at home for 14 days from the day you were last in contact with Advice about housing, welfare and financial support can the infected person. This applies even if you have a be found at www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus/support 12 See the inside cover of the magazine for your Christmas and New Year recycling dates. negative test result. 13 For more information about waste and recycling visit www.stockton.gov.uk/recycling Our People Don’t suffer in silence Our People Our If you’re suffering from Domestic Abuse there is support and help for you. You can call Harbour Support Services Domestic Abuse can take many different And although the majority of cases on 03000 20 25 25 at any time, day or forms including (but not limited to): involve partners or ex-partners, domestic night, seven days a week. You can also abuse can occur in other types of Coercive control (actions that harm, chat confidentially online at • relationships such as family members punish or frighten someone) www.myharbour.org.uk or carers. Psychological/emotional abuse But if you or someone else is in • Financial or economic abuse immediate danger dial 999 and ask for • the police. If you can’t speak call 999 and • Harassment and stalking Your Family press 55 when prompted. Online or digital abuse • latest COVID-19For very the information visit Hub is open Help protect others from abuse Stockton-on-Tees The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board is urging everyone to ensure they know what to do if they suspect an adult may be suffering abuse. families looking for Everyone has the right to live in safety, • Financial abuse – a way of controlling free from abuse or neglect. If you a person’s ability to acquire, use and advice and support can

www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus suspect someone is suffering from maintain their own money abuse or neglect, support is available. still get it through the • Scams – there are many forms There are many forms of abuse and including internet scams, romance neglect, all of which have no age limit, scams, postal scams and doorstep Borough’s Family Hubs, including: crime. Always be vigilant despite the Coronavirus • Domestic abuse - this includes • Self-neglect – this can include physical, emotional and sexual abuse neglecting personal hygiene, hoarding If you are concerned about someone www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus in couple relationships or between and neglecting to care for their own please email FirstContactAdults@ pandemic. family members surroundings or health stockton.gov.uk or call 01642 527764. Weekly parenting programmes are taking place, virtual sessions are taking place and the team are on hand to • Elder abuse – people unfortunately Typical warning signs are that the victim For more information visit talk over the phone. may take advantage of older parents/ may become withdrawn, less confident, www.tsab.org.uk grandparents, relatives or friends, lose weight and just not seem their Among the activities on offer are: often to gain money or other benefits normal self. • Virtual baby massage and yoga • ‘Relax Kids’ – a mindfulness programme for 3-18 year olds to build confidence, self-esteem and help children manage their emotions Home Safety and First Aid for parents For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest • • The cafés at the four Family Hubs in Billingham, Redhill, Stockton and Thornaby are open too 15 FREE To keep up-to-date with what is available visit Hours per week www.stockton.gov.uk/familyhubs or check out Childcare each Family Hub’s Facebook page. Don’t let your child miss out on the best start in life, give them the opportunity to make new friends, learn through play and have lots of fun! Making a difference Many people living across Stockton-on-Tees are in need of a It can be a very rewarding role and you can often work around To find out if your child is entitled to 15 hours Personal Assistant (PA) to support them to live their life in a your other commitments if you have another job. way they choose and as independently as possible. free childcare from January 2021 visit If you would like to know more about becoming a PA visit PA’s are employed directly by people who manage and pay for www.stockton.gov.uk/pa www.stockton.gov.uk/freechildcare, call their own care through a social care direct payment or personal To apply for a vacancy visit www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/Stockton- budget. Personal Assistants usually support individuals in their 01642 527225 or email [email protected] Personalisation-Support-Service/jobs 14 own home or to go out in the community. 15 Our People Stay well this winter Safer School Our People Our Parking There are lots of things you can do to stay well this winter and with the COVID-19 pandemic continuing, it’s more important than ever. Here are a few simple tips: Be prepared • If you have a high temperature, new continuous cough or loss or change in your sense of smell or taste register for a Coronavirus test at www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test for flooding or call 119 • Get a flu jab – you can find out if you are eligible atwww. You can help keep your family, home and nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/flu-influenza-vaccine and property safe this winter by following some For the very latest COVID-19For very the information visit some pharmacies and work places offer a flu jab service for simple steps: people who aren’t eligible for a free NHS one Sign-up to the national flood warning service to • If you start to feel unwell but you don’t have any Coronavirus receive free flood alerts by phone, text or email symptoms, get advice from your pharmacist, your GP (likely and get the flooding history for your property by to be a telephone/virtual consultation) or call 111 visiting www.gov.uk/check-flood-risk • Heat your home to at least 18 degrees if you can, use a hot Parents and carers are being water bottle, layer up and have at least one hot meal a day Homeowners and landlords are responsible for providing sandbags and flood protection Make sure you get your prescription medicines before • urged to carefully consider equipment. You can buy sandbags at a local pharmacies close on Christmas Eve builder’s merchants or online. Try to keep active. Visit www.stockton.gov.uk/active for where they park when

www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus • ways you and your family can stay active this winter. dropping off or picking up Prepare a flood plan – you can download a • Handwashing is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself template for households, community groups and others from illness. Wash your hands thoroughly for and businesses from www.gov.uk/prepare-for- around 20 seconds regularly throughout the day their children from school. flooding/future-flooding Parking close to schools may be even more challenging Check on vulnerable neighbours and relatives who may • than usual with many schools operating staggered start and Check your level of home insurance, need help and support during the winter but make sure you finish times, but it is more important than ever for parents making sure you are covered for flooding. maintain social distancing www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus and carers to do their bit to park sensibly so children can get For more information visit www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/ to school safely. Create an emergency flood pack containing keep-warm-keep-well/ Drivers are also asked to avoid parking on grass verges. items that you might need should a flood occur. Any incidents of grass verge parking or inconsiderate It should include useful phone numbers, a mobile parking outside schools can be reported to phone, blankets, a torch and batteries, warm [email protected] waterproof clothes, house keys and a first aid kit Keep warm this winter or by calling 01642 528439. including sanitary items and medication. Help is available for residents struggling to heat their homes this winter. Keeping warm can make it easier to stay healthy so the Council is urging anyone having difficulty doing that to find out if they’re For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest eligible for the following schemes: We’re winter ready The Council’s winter maintenance crews are ready and waiting for the bad weather to hit. They work tirelessly throughout the season, including Christmas If you are: and New Year’s Day, to treat the roads when • Over 75 If you are a homeowner or rent through a private landlord and In receipt of disability benefits your property has never had central heating, you may be eligible frost and snow are forecast. • for a new central heating system fitted for free. • Have a long-term illness made worse by the cold Around 2,300 tonnes of salt is stored in a • Living with a child (under 5) who has a long-term illness If you live in an eligible postcode and meet the criteria you purpose-built salt barn and the team are ready made worse by the cold could receive a range of benefits including an efficient new gas for action 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Or living with Dementia boiler, radiators, heating controls and all necessary pipework. • They also maintain 366 salt bins across the Borough, You may be able to get help with emergency heating, boiler This will also improve the energy efficiency of your home and mainly in areas not covered by our gritting routes, for services, debt advice and energy efficiency measures. could save you money. residents to salt roads and footpaths. For more information visit www.stockton.gov.uk/warmhomes For more information visit www.stockton.gov.uk/whf For more information on gritting and or call 01642 528215. or to apply call 01642 526100. snow clearing, as well as salt bin locations, 16 17 visit www.stockton.gov.uk/gritting Our People

Safer gambling means that you should: Be Alcohol Aware Only spend what you can afford Have you found yourself drinking

Our People Our • • Set your limits for time and money more alcohol than usual? Safer Gambling And remember that: It has been a difficult year and in times of stress many A6- front Gambling is not the answer to any problem people find they drink more often or more heavily. Remember… Week runs every • You can keep track of how much you are drinking using the Gambling is not a year to support and Gambling when angry or upset is not a good idea way to make • ‘Try Dry’ app which you can download via any smartphone. money raise awareness of • Gambling shouldn’t interfere with your personal relationships Visit the Alcohol Change website for local advice, tips and responsible and safe information, www.alcoholchange.org.uk. If you are worried If you want more information on Safer Gambling Week, visit about how much you are drinking you can also get local Safer gambling - find out more gambling. This year, it’s safergamblinguk.org www.safergamblinguk.org support from Change Grow Live (CGL) by calling 0808 8020 133 FREE call encouraging us to talk If you or a friend needs help or advice, please call 0808 8020 01642 673888 or visiting www.changegrowlive.org/recovery- #SGWeek20 @SGWeek20 about what that means. 133 for free, or visit www.gamcare.org.uk to chat online. service-stockton For the very latest COVID-19For very the information visit The 12 Keep fire scams of free this www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus Christmas Christmas Residents across Stockton- Most home fires start in the kitchen on-Tees are being reminded and can cause significant damage,

to be on the alert for scams. costing on average £15,000 to repair. www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus Here are the top 12 ‘Scams of Christmas’ doing the rounds at So with many of us expected to celebrate the festive the moment: season by cooking a meal at home this year, Cleveland Fire • COVID-19 Test and Trace scams asking for payment Brigade has issued a reminder about how to reduce the details to send out a test risk of a kitchen fire. Subscriptions or free trials that allow payments to be taken • Don’t drink alcohol and cook – have something without you realising it prepared or get a takeaway • Fake charities asking for donations or subscriptions Pop-up shops selling counterfeit or faulty items Stand by your pan – don’t get distracted, if you • need to leave the kitchen turn it off For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest • Calls claiming to be from HMRC saying you owe or are Supporting healthier lives owed tax Keep it clean – a build-up of dirt and grease on the The Stockton Service Navigation Project Healthy eating, physical activity and • Calls or texts claiming to be from your bank reporting cooker/hob can easily catch fire ‘suspicious activity’ on your account. Hang up immediately (SSNP) is reminding people living mindfulness are just some of the and inform your bank. Do not give any bank details over the across Stockton-on-Tees that support topics they can cover in a telephone Turn it off – make sure ovens and appliances are phone is available for anyone who wants to appointment. A resident who recently switched off when not in use improve their health and well-being. contacted SSNP told us: "I am grateful to Calls claiming to be from the Police reporting ‘suspicious have been in contact with SSNP - I feel • The Coronavirus pandemic has caused bank activity’ less anxious and have the support I need Remember working smoke alarms save lives – some difficult times for some of us but at this moment in time". • E-Greeting (online) cards that can contain malware – only dust and test yours regularly SSNP is on hand to help you feel happier open if you recognise the sender address and more positive. If you would like further information or to book a telephone appointment Bogus gift cards that have been illegitimately replicated For more advice visit The friendly team is offering one-to-one • contact 01642 647770 or email www.clevelandfire.gov.uk health and wellbeing support, advice and Too-good-to-be-true festive travel offers [email protected]. • or follow Cleveland Fire information by phone, text or email. The • Fake ‘Sorry we missed you!’ delivery cards Brigade on social media. team also deliver online group support, You can also learn more about the Dating website scams – only use trusted sites enabling people to meet and boost their Project at: • physical and mental wellbeing. Report scams to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040. For further @StocktonNavigation 18 19 information visit www.stockton.gov.uk/scam-awareness @StocktonNavigat Our People

Our People Our The gift of community

In the last issue of Stockton-on-Tees News, we introduced the new Communities Strategy which over Amal Project the next three years will support our communities to be Wheely great care cohesive, strong and welcoming joining us in: Teesside • Tackling poverty across the Borough Care assistants working to support residents across Stockton-on-Tees have a new way to get around. • Ensuring people in the Borough are not lonely Our regular “Spotlight On” The partnerships are empowering community-minded latest COVID-19For very the information visit Domiciliary care providers, Five Lamps and Partners4Care have used Government residents to make a difference, and we are proud that even feature highlights the vital funding to buy e-bikes and scooters. during the most difficult of times, there is a real desire and work the Borough’s voluntary, Care assistants who would normally walk to calls can now travel more quickly commitment to achieving the aims of the strategy. which means they have more time to help people and can even fit in small shopping community and social The seven Community Partnerships have started work on their requests and pick up medicines which really helps vulnerable residents during the enterprise organisations are creative and innovative plans for the coming year, speaking Coronavirus pandemic. carrying out across Stockton- with residents on how we can support the lonely, isolated and Amy Richardson, Marketing and Campaigns Manager from Five Lamps told us: “The vulnerable. Thanks to a donation from Element 1 CiC and the on-Tees. funding has made a significant difference to the working lives of our Care Assistants County Durham Community Foundation, a band of volunteers and also to the quality of care we can provide to vulnerable service users. We’ve have already had over 450 conversations with residents on how Amal Project Teesside works with black, Martin Anderson, Leah Codner, Netanya Alwis and also been able to buy backpacks so they can carry PPE safely from one call to the we can support their communities over a free bag of fish and Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) Mike McGrother of Norton Community Partnership next. COVID–19 has meant our staff need to spend more time than ever before on chips. www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus families to provide them with store infection control and the electronic bikes are making sure they have sufficient time cupboard essentials and non-perishable The Christmas Gift to do that.” items. The Community Partnerships are working with some of The project was launched with support Emma-Louise Murray from Partners4Care added: “A 45 minute walk can now be cut the Borough’s voluntary, community and social enterprise from One Ummah Charity after it became down to ten minutes on a bike or scooter. Take away the pressure of travel and you’ll organisations to spread some Christmas cheer by making apparent that BAME families were less see more smiles because our clients will enjoy better quality time with our staff. It is gift hampers for families who may struggle over the holiday likely to access food banks because they a major leap forward for domiciliary care.” season. These rely on donations of long-life food, toiletries and couldn’t guarantee the food available luxury items. All the donations will be packaged into Christmas www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus would suit their dietary needs. parcels and delivered to those in need. Amal Project Teesside provides tailored If you’d like to contribute, you can drop off donations at various hampers which contain some specialist locations across the Borough. To find your nearest donation food items and are vegetarian friendly point or to see a full list of suggested items, visit www. and alcohol-free. stockton.gov.uk/giftofcommunity. BAME families have been affected by Lighting up the Borough COVID-19 in the same way that everyone The Partnerships are also creating something quite has in terms of furlough, job losses and extraordinary to light up Stockton-on-Tees for Christmas in other financial difficulties. Amal Project 2020. Twinkling with Christmas spirit, you will be able to watch is therefore helping to provide support the Borough sparkle and shine as Christmas approaches. For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest sensitive to the needs of these families. Good Neighbours We will tell you more about our plans very soon and how we will The project is already working with need your help in lighting up the Borough. Please get in touch more than 60 families within four People in need in Stockton-on-Tees are benefitting from a new using the details below to find out how you can get involved. schools across Stockton-on-Tees and team of ‘Good Neighbours’. Plus keep an eye on the Partnerships’ social media for the Middlesbrough and is looking to expand. latest updates. The volunteers, coordinated by Catalyst, are a friendly voice at the end of the phone, They have also developed partnerships a helpful hand to collect groceries or prescriptions, and providers of friendly advice Norton Community Partnership: with other organisations in the Borough about using digital technology to stay in touch with friends and relatives during the There’s lots happening with the Community @NortonCo to help distribute surplus food, share restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Partnerships. If you would like to get involved, donations and support each other. Future Stockton Central Community Partnership: Mrs Jackson (pictured), from Stockton-on-Tees, said: “This provides an excellent we want to hear from you. To find out more, aims are to continue to provide food @StocktonCentralCo hampers during school holidays when and necessary service to my husband, who is 90, and to myself. It is a comforting email [email protected] or join your families are more likely to struggle to thought that elderly and vulnerable people are valued.” Community Partnership on Facebook: Stockton West Community Partnership: @StocktonWestCo provide food for their children. Catalyst is coordinating the project on behalf of hundreds of community groups, Billingham Community Partnership: many of which are working tirelessly to support vulnerable or elderly residents during Thornaby Community Partnership: If you would like to know more follow the @BillinghamCo Amal Project Teesside on Facebook or these difficult times. Chief Executive, Jon Carling, said: ‘’Volunteering is a fantastic @ThornabyCo experience, an opportunity to make new friends and develop new skills, and to give Ingleby Barwick Community Partnership: email [email protected] Yarm, Eaglescliffe and Parishes Community Partnership: or call 07305412193. something fabulous back to the community.” @InglebyBarwickCo 20 @YarmParishesCo 21 To find out more visit www.stocktonvolunteers.co.uk or call Catalyst on 01642 733906. Our People BMBF from home Our People Our Hi, my name is Sadie Bright Minds Big Futures haven’t let and I’m the Head of Coronavirus stop them in their tracks Young People Services for Bright Minds Big – the group is still holding meetings, Futures (BMBF). quizzes and social events virtually I joined BMBF in January and it became using Zoom. Cycle safely clear from the start that although our main focus is improving young peoples’ Meanwhile, they are also making sure they are doing their bit to protect One of the unexpected effects of Coronavirus themselves and others from Coronavirus by sharing important advice and School latest COVID-19For very the information visit quality of life in the Borough, it is also is that more people are taking to the Borough’s a place for personal development. As information via their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram channels. roads and cycle paths on a bike. someone who loves helping out in the Governors community, it offers a unique opportunity Whether it be commuters travelling to work, families to have my say and contribute to making cycling for pleasure or those of us simply wanting to Stockton-on-Tees a better place to grow needed keep fit, more of us are cycling. Whether you are a new up. The group helps every member gain cyclist or a seasoned one it’s important to remember confidence, resilience and the ability to these safety tips: make friends in all environments. Would you like to make a Be aware – stay alert and keep your eyes peeled for • fellow road users BMBF encourages you to be creative difference to the education and to take a step out of your comfort • Show drivers what you plan to do – always look and zone - whether that’s through being of children and young people signal before you move away, stop or turn www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus a correspondent at events such as Be visible - wear bright clothing during the day and Stockton International Riverside Festival, growing up in Stockton-on-Tees? • reflective clothing in low light and at night representing the voices of young people Schools across the Borough are looking for school • Follow the rules of the road in Parliament or even helping to organise governors and you could be exactly who they are looking for. our brilliant Secret Sound concert. There’s • Plan your route in advance – use a downloadable something here for everyone! Sue Symington, a Governor at St John the Baptist C of E map or visit The Hub for cycle route advice Primary School, has found it a rewarding experience and Visit www.thehubstockton.wordpress.com The most valuable lesson I have learned urges anyone interested to find out more: “I have had so • Wear a helmet – as well as protecting your head it can www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus through my time in BMBF is that young much pleasure from being a governor in my own primary also help increase your visibility people are so powerful. We have an school. You just know that you are helping children to find Have confidence – if you are new to cycling, start off- incredible opportunity to work together their role in life. If you can do one small thing for one child it • road in a park or use quieter roads to build confidence and make a significant impact not just on is worth every minute of your time.” our own lives, but the future generations • Show consideration to other road users of young people growing up in the For further information and to apply for a governor vacancy For more information on cycling including cycling safety community. email [email protected] or visit email [email protected] or contact www.stockton.gov.uk/governors The Hub on 01642 617672. For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest And that’s not all they’ve been doing. BMBF may not have been able to take part Time to apply for in Stockton International Riverside Festival (SIRF) in Stockton Town Centre this year but they did a great job of supporting ‘SIRF at Home’. They created a video primary school of their SIRF experiences over the years, as well as promoting their favourite memories on social media and getting stuck into the ‘SIRF at Home’ online If your child was born If you haven’t received a activities. letter please email school. between 1 September [email protected] The young people have also joined forces with the Mayor of Stockton-on- 2016 and 31 August or contact School Admissions Tees to recruit 100 young people to get involved in fundraising for the Mayor’s on 01642 526605. charities. They’ll be raising money through an online talent show and a 2017, they will be due sponsored walk. to start primary school Applications can be submitted online at www.stockton.gov. BMBF held its first virtual elections in August and are delighted to have a new in September 2021. Follow the BMBF social media accounts to uk/schooladmissions Big Committee in place, with Netanya Alwis taking the position of Chair. The find out more and keep up with the latest Parents of children due roles of Head of Environment and Green Space and Head of Arts, Leisure and updates. to start school next year The online application is Culture are still up for grabs and will be elected in January. should have received a letter available 24 hours a day, 7 www.facebook.com/ days a week and the deadline If you are a young person interested in running for a position or just want explaining the admissions brightmindsbigfutures for applications is Friday 15 to get involved with BMBF, joining has never been easier – just email process from the Council’s www.twitter.com/_bmbf January 2021. 22 [email protected] or go to www.stockton.gov.uk/bmbf School Admissions Team. 23 www.instagram.com/_bmbf/ for more information. Investing in the EconomyOur Borough’s schools

OurEconomy The £52million investment programme for schools and nurseries across Stockton-on-Tees is continuing despite the Coronavirus pandemic. Capacity at Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy in Stockton has increased by 300 thanks to a £5.4million expansion which includes a new entrance, refurbished teaching block and a new sports hall. Meanwhile, a £10.4million project to improve and modernise the facilities at Egglescliffe School is under way. High Flyers nursery in Thornaby and the nurseries at Crooksbarn, Priors Mill, St Mark’s, Fairfield and Tilery primary schools are also going to be able to cater for more children latest COVID-19For very the information visit following a £2million investment in early years facilities. In future editions of Stockton-on-Tees News we will update you on plans to invest £2.6million in schools for children with Special Educational Needs and disabilities which will mean more places are available and facilities are improved.

£5.4million expansion investment at Our Lady & St Bedes Catholic Academy. www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus

Najma Emmanuel, Company Director Stockton-on-Tees has a or deformity correction systems, spinal implants and a broad portfolio of world- long standing tradition in class foot and ankle systems used in the manufacturing that is still NHS, and private hospitals across the UK, Learning that lasts very much in evidence Europe, the Middle East and the United today. Through our regular States. Made in Stockton-on-Tees The company boasts an innovative big toe implant which allows movement in

For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest English, maths feature, we take a look the toe – the first of its kind. The Roto- at some of the Borough’s Glide toe system is the only implant in Some of the products and tools used manufacturing success the world that allows the patient’s toe to for a knee implant and ICT are stories. function as normal. Najma Emmanuel, Company Director, Based on the Teesside Estate in said “We are one of the last privately- Thornaby, Implants International Limited owned British companies in our field, essential skills is a modern bioengineering company competing with overseas multi-national that designs, develops and manufactures medical companies. We are very proud orthopaedic implants, using state-of- of our northern manufacturing heritage the-art manufacturing and inspection and to be part of the sector in Stockton- for us all systems. on-Tees. The Roto-Glide big toe Founded in 1995, the company at its “Our products positively improve people’s We offer a range of English, maths and IT courses to help youlearn for work and life. peak employed over 35 skilled workers. lives, and we look forward to a better Due to Coronavirus it currently employs future for UK manufacture and export in 12 people, however will be looking to the years to come.” For more information visit www.slss.ac.uk or call 01642 527904 expand as production returns to normal. For more information visit www. Products manufactured on site include For more information visit 24 implantsinternational.com. 25 hipPAGE and knee25 joint replacements, trauma www.implantsinternational.com. Our Council Our 100 Heroes

OurEconomy The search is on for 100 heroes to help raise £100 each for the Mayor's charities. BMBF are This year, the Mayor, Councillor Mohammed Javed, is walking to the supporting: Houses of Parliament on • The Halo Project treadmills

Securing a • The Great North East Air Ambulance Kitty Brown made and sold If you’re • Macmillan Cancer Support 100 cakes for interested in £1 each. getting involved, Fundraising in the usual ways is not possible at the moment contact mayors. future for because of the Coronavirus pandemic and that’s why the Mayor office@ is calling for your help. stockton.gov. latest COVID-19For very the information visit uk with the He said: “I am encouraging 100 people to become a hero by details of your taking on a personal challenge to raise £100 each, for my challenge so we nominated charities. our town can help you to “This challenge could be anything from a sporting trial to bake get started. sales - the choice is entirely up to you!” Rowing the French channel on a rowing machine, running, cycling centres or walking 100 miles, baking 100 cupcakes and a virtual talent show are just a few examples of the varied ways funds have been If you’d like to donate to the Mayor’s charities, or find out about The Coronavirus pandemic is having an unprecedented raised so far. the challenges that have been taken on so far, visit impact on the lives of residents across the Borough. As www.stockton.gov.uk/mayorsgofundme well as devastating health impacts, the damage to the www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus economy is making the viability of town centres even more challenging. Recognising the economic challenges, the Council is more New Text Service committed than ever to regenerating its towns. Work is under way on developing a masterplan for each town, building on the m att e r findings of the “Let’s talk about our towns” consultations which Your for tip permits asked people for their views on the future of the Borough’s six town centres. www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus views As part of the Council’s efforts to improve its services, In Billingham, there’s an opportunity to work with the town centre a new way to apply for tip permits has been introduced. owner, St. Modwen, to lever in major commercial investment alongside plans for new council offices, with a focus on the Here we bring you our regular update about You need a permit if you want to take a van to the Household West Precinct area. Waste and Recycling Centre and now all you need to apply for one is a mobile phone, some photo ID and proof of Ingleby Barwick has the brand new £14million IB leisure centre consultations being carried out by the Council. but through the consultation people told us they wanted more address. It’s easy to do: green space and outdoor facilities for young people. In December and January, the Council will be consulting Text WASTE to 07723466991 with residents on the future development and uses of • Norton has experienced considerable growth in recent years, Follow the instructions that are sent to you, including Wynyard Woodland Park. We will also be launching • particularly in its nightlife offering, but car parking and traffic following the link to our online booking system to reserve flow are among the concerns that people have raised so the a public consultation on our draft Local Council Tax your slot

For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest masterplan will address that. Support scheme for 2021/22 later this year. Go to the Household Waste and Recycling Centre with your Major plans for Stockton including the redevelopment of the • photographic ID, proof of Stockton-on-Tees address and Castlegate Centre site to create a riverside park, land bridge and To keep track of all Council led consultations, opportunity for commercial development alongside a Council the mobile phone number used to register visit the My Views consultation portal at building were announced earlier this year. The feasibility of Visit www.stockton.gov.uk/permits to find out more. covering Wellington Square and parking options for the town are www.stockton.gov.uk/myviews also being considered. In Thornaby, a Town Deal Board has been established to bid for £25million from the Government. The Board has identified a range of priorities for the town ranging from tackling long- Voting by Post term vacant properties and poor housing to enhancing further education provision. The consultation also found a strong desire Since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, we’ve Remember, you must be on the Electoral Register to vote in to do something about the Golden Eagle and Phoenix House next May’s elections for the Tees Valley Mayor and Cleveland buildings. been encouraging you to apply for a postal vote Police and Crime Commissioner. In Yarm, work is under way with the Town Council to explore and we’ve receive more than 10,000 applications. If you aren’t registered to vote, it will take just a few minutes to the potential for a heritage centre in the Town Hall, as well as register online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. Here you can Voting by post means that you can vote at a time that suits improved toilet provision and cycle parking. The Council is also apply for a postal vote. continuing to work on increasing long-stay parking too. you before polling day, by simply filling out your vote and 26 dropping it into a post box. For more information, call the Electoral Services Helpline on 27 You can keep up-to-date at www.stockton.gov.uk/towncentres 01642 526196. Council Our OurCouncil

Halcyon Centre staff and attendees First Contact Team, Ellen Singh, working from Activity Planner, Lynzi Crinson, play a musical memory game home taking calls from residents leads an online craft session latest COVID-19For very the information visit www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus

Sophie Fitzgerald Adult Safeguarding Social Worker www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus

Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic the Council’s Adult Services teams are continuing to work hard to keep residents safe. Sophie Fitzgerald is a social worker in the Adult Safeguarding team and works Support Worker, Andy Ward, with clients at the day service to protect vulnerable adults who are either experiencing or at risk of abuse or neglect. This can range from discriminatory abuse, sexual abuse and exploitation, domestic abuse, financial or material abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, psychological abuse to physical abuse. She said: “Every person and situation we come across is different and this Ambitious, effective and makes it a really interesting and challenging role. No two days are ever the

For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest same. A typical day can range from meeting people in the community to carrying out visits in homes, hospitals and care homes and holding strategy proud to serve meetings with partners to support clients, organising support for people in crisis and finding suitable housing, it’s always so varied. “I enjoy building my relationship with the people I help and gaining their trust Welcome to our regular feature where we bring you news about so I can support them to make positive life choices.” how Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is working for you. Sophie’s role involves working with a range of organisations such as health workers, the police, the fire service and housing colleagues to safeguard The Council’s Adult Services teams are They work hard to get the right level of They help people with reablement, members of our community. always on hand to support our most support at the right time to help, prevent, 24 hour respite, residential and short vulnerable residents and throughout the reduce or delay the need for ongoing care term rehabilitation and assessment, She added: “If you are worried about someone and feel something isn’t right Coronavirus pandemic they have adapted and to maximise the independence of support with financial assessments and follow your instinct and get in touch with us, you could help someone more to new ways of working, and developed many of our residents. managing finances, adult safeguarding than you know.” innovative ways of delivering their and helping people to find employment Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council services to make sure they can continue and engage more in their community. To report a concern call First Contact on 01642 527764 employs 526 people across its Adult to do their best for our residents. This or email [email protected] Services. This service includes the First For more information on the range of has included using Face Time to interact Contact team, social workers, social care Adult Services and support available visit with people who use sign language officers, occupational therapists and www.stockton.gov.uk/our-people and completing assessments by text 28 therapy assistants to name but a few. 29 message for those with hearing loss. Council Our Norton North Stainsby Hill Your ward councillors Lisa Evans Ray Godwin For more information visit (Labour) (Thornaby Independent Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and changes to social distancing guidelines, we cannot confirm when ward surgeries are Association) OurCouncil www.stockton.gov.uk/ [email protected] being held. For an up-to-date list of ward surgeries, please visit your ward councillor’s webpage at www.stockton.gov.uk/councillors [email protected] councillors 07917 587617 Alternatively, you can contact your ward councillors with any concerns, queries or issues using the contact details below. 01642 614522 07825 352158 Steve Nelson Sylvia Walmsley Billingham Central Billingham West Grangefield Ingleby Barwick West (Labour) (Thornaby Independent Barry Woodhouse Carol Clark Ken Dixon Association) This seat is currently [email protected] (Labour) (Labour) (Ingleby Barwick [email protected] vacant, please contact 01642 534417 Independent Society) 07825 582518 barry.woodhouse@ Helen Atkinson using [email protected] stockton.gov.uk the details below. 01642 675688 [email protected] 01642 371638 01642 764650 Norton South Stockton Town Centre

Ann McCoy Helen Atkinson Stephen Richardson Kevin Faulks Bob Cook Pauline Beall (Labour) (Independent) (Conservative) (Ingleby Barwick (Labour) (Labour) stephen.richardson@

Independent Society) latest COVID-19For very the information visit [email protected] helen.atkinson2@ stockton.gov.uk [email protected] [email protected] stockton.gov.uk stephenrichardson.stockton@ [email protected] 01642 535604 yahoo.com 01642 890058 01642 871759 07826 903135 07929 354541 07717 727663 Ross Patterson Eileen Johnson Paul Kirton Billingham East Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree Hardwick & Salters Lane (Ingleby Barwick (Labour) (Labour) Evaline Cunningham Nigel Cooke Independent Society) This seat is currently [email protected] [email protected] (Labour) (Labour) [email protected] vacant, please contact 01642 673952 01642 559331 evaline.cunningham@ 01642 764865 David Minchella using [email protected] stockton.gov.uk the details below. 01642 589442 01642 532090 Mandale & Victoria Norton West Village

Mick Stoker David Minchella Norma Stephenson OBE Luke John Frost Hilary Vickers Ian Dalgarno

www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus (Labour) (Liberal Democrats) (Labour) (Thornaby Independent (Conservative) (Thornaby Independent Association) Association) [email protected] [email protected] norma.stephenson@ [email protected] stockton.gov.uk 07917 587620 07825 352157 [email protected] 07818 587115 [email protected] 01642 675891 07818 587067 01642 882985

Hartburn Tina Large Tony Riordan Mick Moore Billingham North Eaglescliffe (Thornaby Independent (Conservative) (Thornaby Independent

Association) Association) www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus Chris Barlow Jacky Bright Lynn Hall [email protected] (Labour) (Conservative) (Conservative) [email protected] 07825 352193 [email protected] 07818 584147 01642 764381 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 01642 561289 07825 352178 07825 582527 Steve Walmsley (Thornaby Independent Parkfield & Oxbridge Western Parishes Association) Clare Gamble Stefan Houghton Matt Vickers Louise Baldock This seat is currently (Labour) (Conservative) (Conservative) [email protected] (Labour and Cooperative) vacant, please contact stefan.houghton@ matthew.vickers@ 07818 584406 [email protected] [email protected] the Council’s Democratic stockton.gov.uk stockton.gov.uk 07818 584050 07774 786532 Services Team on 07766 361716 07825 582514 Newtown 01642 641215 01642 526193 Lauriane Povey Laura Tunney Ingleby Barwick East Marilyn Surtees Mohammed Javed For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest (Labour) (Conservative) (Labour) (Labour and Cooperative) Yarm Alan Watson [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] mohammed.javed@ Tony Hampton (Conservative) stockton.gov.uk (Conservative) 07733 307866 07920 750692 07920 750678 01642 602420 tony.hampton@ [email protected] stockton.gov.uk 07818 587334 Paul Weston 07788 388132 Billingham South Fairfield 01642 761543 (Labour) Roseworth 01642 783836 Jean O’Donnell Maurice Perry Sally Ann Watson [email protected] Jim Beall Andrew Sherris (Labour) (Independent) (Conservative) 07717 727692 (Labour) (Independent) sallyann.watson@ [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] stockton.gov.uk [email protected] 01642 559719 01642 586914 01642 871759 07825 352188 07795 012445 Northern Parishes

Mike Smith Bill Woodhead MBE Ted Strike John Gardner Barbara Inman Julia Whitehill (Labour) (Independent) (Independent) (Conservative) (Labour) (Conservative) william.woodhead@ [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] stockton.gov.uk 01642 371782 07818 587455 01740 645357 01642 582644 07881 831339 01642 584409 01642 788187

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