Category: Marton
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New youth activities arrive in Marton
17 July 2026 Young people in Marton are set to benefit from new youth activities this summer after the MFC Foundation’s Youth Bus began regular sessions in the area, funded by Middlesbrough Council – part of Mayor Chris Cooke’s pledge to bring dedicated youth provision to every ward in Middlesbrough.…
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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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Luke takes Teesside Museums directly to Minister
Today (Tuesday 9 June), Luke Myer MP met Culture Minister Baroness Fiona Twycross to make the case for Teesside’s museums and cultural institutions. The meeting followed Luke’s recent Parliament speech on museums, where he praised the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum in Marton, and Land of Iron in Skinningrove. In the…
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Luke holds 83rd constituency surgery in Marton
Luke Myer MP held his 83rd constituency surgery since being elected almost two years ago this weekend, meeting residents in Marton to discuss local issues and concerns. The surgery took place at Marton Community Hub and Library today (Saturday 16 May), with residents raising a range of personal casework matters…
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Luke visits Marton Manor Primary
6 April 2026 Luke Myer MP paid a visit to Marton Manor Primary School earlier this month, where he met with the School Council over cake and a cuppa. The visit gave pupils the chance to share their ideas about the school and local area, before putting Luke to work…
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Cook Museum reopens with new experience
The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum in Marton will reopen its doors from this Saturday (4 April 2026), with a refreshed visitor experience and brand-new interactive features. Luke Myer MP visited the museum earlier this week to speak to the team and get a first look at the upgrades before welcoming…
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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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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…
