Category: Stainton and Thornton
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Luke talks ‘fleecehold’ in Stainton
Luke Myer has stepped up his campaign against the “fleecehold” scandal after meeting representatives from Taylor Wimpey at the Rose Cottage estate in Stainton over concerns about drainage, maintenance and the long-running adoption of roads and public spaces. Homeowners have raised concerns around maintenance standards, drainage problems and uncertainty over…
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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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£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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Luke visits Thornton to deliver Constituency Christmas Card
This weekend, Luke Myer MP was out and about delivering his Christmas card and chatting with residents in Thornton village, continuing his regular tradition of doorstep conversations in the run-up to Christmas. After last week’s announcement of the winning design in his annual Christmas Card Competition, Luke has begun delivering…
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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…
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Luke Myer MP marks 50th surgery in one year
Residents across Middlesbrough South & East Cleveland make their voices heard. Saturday 26th July 2025 marked Luke Myer MP’s 50th surgery in one year, giving people across Middlesbrough South & East Cleveland the chance to raise issues directly with their MP. Starting in August last year, Luke has held surgeries…
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Luke celebrates Small Business Saturday
Today (7 December 2024) Luke Myer MP has been out & about supporting local businesses for Small Business Saturday. He started the day in Hemlington, visiting Cafe Happy Sapid as well as the local ‘Christmas in Hemlington’ fair with Cllr Tom Mohan, Cllr Nicky Walker, and several local Teesside businesses.…
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Over £10,000 won back for constituency
Luke Myer MP has congratulated his team of caseworkers who are working hard daily and have won back more than £10,000 for constituents since Luke was elected in July. Most of this amount has come from challenging and overturning flawed decisions made by the DWP regarding Universal Credit or Pension…
