Literacy champions are volunteers delivering events and activities to tackle
Middlesbrough's literacy challenges at a community level by empowering people to improve the educational outcomes of those around them.
Describing the talks as "positive", Cllrs Storey and Rooney said they had personally congratulated the mayor on his election and discussed the future working of their group on
Middlesbrough Council.
Full results: J Rookes (
Middlesbrough) LPTSM J Daley (Spennymoor); T Makheto (
Middlesbrough) LPTSUN C Martin (Spennymoor); E Bond (Phil Thomas) WPTSUN C Blackburn (East
Middlesbrough); B Fisher (Brambles Farm) LPTSUN D Ferguson (Wellington); J Maphosa (
Middlesbrough) LPTSUN T Ward (Birtley); R Morgan (
Middlesbrough) WPTSUN R Sparrow (Newbiggin); M Mabena (
Middlesbrough) WRSC3 C Harland (Newbiggin); S Edwards (
Middlesbrough) LPTSUN S Robinson (Bishop Auckland); A Dube (
Middlesbrough) WRSC1 J Davison (Forest Hall); M Ahmed (Brambles Farm) LPTSUN T Riley (Wellington); C Lynch (
Middlesbrough) WPTSUN H Hussain (Wellington); P Crowther (Phil Thomas) WPTSM A Sargeant (East
Middlesbrough); K Ramsey (
Middlesbrough) LPTSUN T Williamson (Darlington).
The councillor channelled US President Franklin D Roosevelt as he spelled out his "A New Deal for
Middlesbrough" which includes: Creating jobs in
Middlesbrough's digital sector; tackling the mental health crisis through a "Happy City" campaign; promoting environmentally friendly travel through investment in cycle paths; a "Boro Bikes" scheme, Nunthorpe Park and Ride; an annual
Middlesbrough festival to celebrate what makes
Middlesbrough great; building council houses for sale and rent.
Mr Preston announced his bid to become
Middlesbrough's third directly elected mayor at Boro's Riverside Stadium on Monday.
Mr Preston confirmed his decision to stand again during a press conference at
Middlesbrough FC's Riverside Stadium.
The owner of multi-event venue The Grand Astoria has announced sevenfigure plans for an 80-bed hotel at the Wilson Street site - and says the proposed direct
Middlesbrough to London rail link is a major factor.
Mr Hussain, director of London-based Southmill Property Group Ltd, who has also invested in other properties in
Middlesbrough, said: "We are creating a boutique hotel of 24 rooms, increasing to 40-80.
MIDDLESBROUGH'S town centre strategy is working, Mayor Dave Budd has declared, as new figures reveal economic growth in tourism.
NEW members are wanted for a group which aims to develop friendships and cultural Anglo-German relations between
Middlesbrough and Oberhausen.
MIDDLESBROUGH'S education leaders have joined forces to make a promise of a co-ordinated push to promote the joy and lifelong benefits of reading.
I AM writing this letter on behalf of the
Middlesbrough Senior Citizens Forum.
