Category: Nunthorpe
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St Mary’s marks 100 years
Luke Myer MP joined parishioners, volunteers and families in Nunthorpe to celebrate the centenary of St Mary the Virgin Church. The Grade II-listed church, one of the last of its era to be built in the traditional stone style, was consecrated by the Archbishop of York on 20 July 1926.…
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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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Teesside tech firm supporting 13,000 learners across Britain
Recently Luke Myer MP visited fast-growing Teesside edu-tech company ServAce Solutions Ltd to hear how the firm is using technology and AI to support apprenticeship and training programmes across major UK industries. The company, owned by Nunthorpe resident Victoria Brunton, now supports around 13,000 learners nationwide, working with major automotive…
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Luke keeps up pressure on fleecehold scandal
Luke Myer MP has taken the fight on “fleecehold” straight to the top — confronting the Housing Minister in a face-to-face meeting today (22 April 2026) and demanding action for homeowners hit with unfair charges. Residents across East Cleveland and South Middlesbrough have said they feel “trapped” – paying rising…
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Luke drops into Nunthorpe community event
Luke Myer MP visited Nunthorpe this weekend (Saturday 28th February), dropping into the Nunthorpe Neighbourhood event at the Methodist Church Hall on Connaught Road. The event, organised by Nunthorpe Parish Council and Nunthorpe Community Council, brought local groups and residents together to share what they do for the area and…
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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…
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Luke pays tribute to local community paper
Today (3 December 2025), Luke Myer MP spoke in Parliament to celebrate the past and present of Teesside’s local journalism, paying tribute to community outlets that continue to give people a voice and keep democracy rooted in everyday life. Luke highlighted longstanding local publications including Talk of the Town in…
