Category: Stainton and Thornton
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Luke keeps pressure on fleecehold
Today (1 July 2026), Luke Myer MP again pressed ministers on the growing fleecehold scandal as the Government continues to develop work on new protections for homeowners. Speaking with Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook this afternoon in Parliament, Luke was told officials are currently working through a large volume of responses…
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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 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…
