Category: Hemlington
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Domestic abuse experts now in 999 control room
30 June 2026 Victims of domestic abuse in Teesside will receive faster specialist support when they dial 999, after Cleveland Police has become one of the latest forces to embed dedicated domestic abuse experts in its control room under the Labour Government’s rollout of Raneem’s Law. The move delivers on a…
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New Hemlington youth centre taking shape
Luke Myer MP visited the construction site of Hemlington’s new Junction youth centre this week, alongside Cllr Tom Mohan and Cllr Nicky Walker. The new purpose-built facility, off Cass House Road, is being delivered by The Junction Foundation with support from the Government’s Youth Investment Fund. It will give young…
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£4,500 bonus for Middlesbrough nursery teachers
11 June 2026 Nursery teachers in Middlesbrough will be able to receive a £4,500 annual bonus under a new Labour Government scheme designed to attract and retain qualified early years teachers in communities where children are least likely to be school-ready. Middlesbrough is one of just ten areas selected for…
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Middlesbrough’s improved finances welcomed
9 June 2026 Middlesbrough Council’s financial position continues to improve, with new figures showing usable reserves have increased to nearly £26 million. The figures mark another step forward, following the lifting of the council’s Best Value Notice in 2024. The Best Value Notice was issued under the previous Independent Mayor…
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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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£1.3m secured to tackle serious violence
15 May 2026 Teesside has secured more than £1.3 million in Labour Government funding to continue efforts to reduce serious violence and keep young people away from crime. The funding will allow the Cleveland Unit for the Reduction of Violence (CURV) to continue its work for another year, including placing…
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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…
