Category: Hemlington
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Wheels of justice: ‘Trojan Bus’ deployed to tackle ASB
1st June 2026 Luke Myer MP has welcomed another plain clothes police operation on buses across south Middlesbrough, following antisocial behaviour on local routes last year. Middlesbrough South Neighbourhood Policing Team carried out the operation over the weekend, with support from Stagecoach. Plain clothes officers travelled on ‘Trojan buses’ across…
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Spades in the ground for new Hemlington youth centre
8 May 2026 Work has officially begun on a brand new youth centre in Hemlington, with spades now in the ground on the first new dedicated youth facility in Middlesbrough for more than a decade. Luke Myer MP joined representatives from The Junction, Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke, local councillors Tom…
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Hemlington mosaic unveiled
Today (31 March 2026) a new community mosaic celebrating Hemlington’s identity and community spirit has been officially unveiled at Hemlington Community Hub & Library, with Luke Myer MP joining local councillors Tom Mohan and Nicky Walker, and Hemlington residents, for the opening. The 12-panel artwork, created with residents and led…
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Hemlington to get first new Youth Centre in over a decade
Hemlington is set to receive a brand new purpose-built youth centre, backed by investment from the Labour Government to rebuild youth services and expand opportunities for young people locally. The new centre, delivered by The Junction Foundation with support from the Government’s Youth Investment Fund, will create a modern, dedicated…
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Luke & Hemlington Labour team on snowy doorstep round
Today (10 January 2026), Luke Myer MP joined Hemlington councillors Tom Mohan and Nicky Walker knocking doors on the Fs estate in Hemlington to speak directly with local residents. The team picked up a wide range of casework, including concerns about housing conditions, anti-social behaviour, local facilities and access to…
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£119 million boost for local councils in Labour funding overhaul
Today (17 December 2025) Luke Myer MP has welcomed a major new funding settlement from the Labour Government that will see Middlesbrough Council receive a £75.1 million increase and Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council a £44.2 million increase for essential local services over the next three years. The £119 million…
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Bring It On Boro back for Christmas
This December, thousands of children across Middlesbrough will be able to take part in free festive activities as the Bring It On Boro holiday programme returns for the Christmas school holidays. Running from Saturday 20 December to Sunday 4 January, Bring It On Boro will offer children aged 5 to…
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Christmas comes to Hemlington Community Hub
Today (Saturday 13 December), Luke visited a festive Christmas event at the Hemlington Library & Community Hub, as families from across the area came together. Organised by Hemlington Community Council and ward councillors Tom Mohan and Nicky Walker, the event featured local stalls, children’s activities and a Santa’s Grotto. Luke…
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Update on Middlesbrough Household Support Fund
4 December 2025 Middlesbrough Council has confirmed that vouchers have now been sent automatically to families where schools have identified children eligible for the latest phase of the Household Support Fund. Families eligible can receive a £70 voucher per child. Residents who believe they may be eligible but have not…
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Rooting out danger: local Labour team secures Stainton Way tree cutback
This week, works will begin to improve safety along Stainton Way in Hemlington, following concerns raised by local residents about visibility and damage caused by dangerously overgrown roadside trees. Thanks to the local Hemlington Labour team, Middlesbrough Council have agreed to come out on Monday 1 December to carry out…
