Category: Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Luke Myer MP backs major overhaul of military housing with new ‘Homes Fit For Heroes’ plan
New investment to bring 36,000 homes back into public ownership and ensure service families have safe, decent housing. 19th June 2025 – Westminster A landmark reform to military housing has been unveiled this week, with a new Charter setting clear standards and rights for families living in the 36,000 homes…
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Statement on TVCA
Joint Statement from Tees Valley Labour MPs 3 April 2025 The Tees Valley Mayoral Combined Authority (TVCA) has today become the third combined authority in the UK to be issued a Best Value Notice – a formal notice that the Government is concerned about governance, financial management and ability to…
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Luke Myer MP backs Spring Statement to Deliver Stability, Growth and Better Public Services
Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland MP welcomes the government’s focus on economic stability, investment in public services and tackling the cost of living crisis. 25 March 2025, Westminster Luke Myer MP has welcomed the government’s Spring Statement, which sets out plans to build a stronger economy, invest in vital public…
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New Timeline Confirmed for Nunthorpe Community Centre
If planning approval is granted, work is expected to begin in July this year. Progress has been made on the long-awaited Nunthorpe Community Centre, with Middlesbrough Council confirming a new timeline for the project. The proposed centre, set to be located next to the GP surgery on Stokesley Road, has…
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NEW FUNDING TO SUPPORT LOCAL FAMILIES
More than £1 million in funding will be provided to both Redcar & Cleveland (£1,010,100) and Middlesbrough councils (£1,102,500), helping to give children a better start in life. This investment is part of £57 million allocated by the Labour Government to selected local authorities across the country. The funding will…
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Luke calls for Free One-Hour Parking in Guisborough ahead of the Christmas Shopping Season
As the Christmas shopping period approaches, Guisborough’s traders and local businesses face an uncertain time due to potential parking charges that could deter shoppers. It is vital that Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council ensures the introduction of one-hour free parking before this critical time for our high street.
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New programme to help children fulfil their potential
17 October 2023 – from Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council PARENTS, carers and everybody who supports children in their early years will come together in a Redcar programme which helps to support the best start in life and a strong foundation for children to fulfil their potential. Redcar and Cleveland Borough…
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Luke demands overhaul of children’s care
Regional care co-operatives, stronger family support and action on profiteering among reforms backed in call to Government 21 September 2023 Redcar & Cleveland’s Cabinet Member for Children, Cllr Luke Myer, has called on the Government to overhaul the children’s social care system, warning that councils cannot continue to shoulder soaring…
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Luke opens new family centre in Loftus
12 September 2023 Families in East Cleveland are set to benefit from a major boost in local support, as a newly transformed Family Hub was officially opened in Loftus this week. The relaunch forms part of a £2.6 million investment into Family Hubs across Redcar and Cleveland, designed to bring…
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Perinatal support service launched across Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland
Today (20th July 2023) thanks to partnership commissioning between Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland councils, local baby loss charity Leo’s are launching a perinatal support service. Losing a baby during pregnancy, birth or in the days or weeks after, can be one of the most devastating and traumatic experiences a…
