Cllrs Michelle Bendelow and Mick Stoker for Billingham East

31/10/2026

National campaign weekend in Billingham East out with our MP Chris Mcdonald and fellow ward councillors

29/10/2026

🚨NEW: The Labour Government is delivering over £6 MILLION to the Tees Valley to help bring derelict buildings back to life!

Middlesbrough: £1.44m
Redcar and Cleveland: £1.32m
Stockton-on-Tees: £1.96m
Hartlepool: £1m
Darlington: £1.07m

After years of Tory decline in our high streets & town centres, we are determined to breathe new life into our region again 🏚🏠

28/10/2026

Billingham Town Centre Cabinet Update 📢

We’re pleased to share that an important report on the future of Billingham Town Centre is going to Cabinet for discussion.

This report lays bare the real condition of the town centre and the risks involved after years of under-investment under multiple private companies.

While no decision has been taken yet, this is a genuine opportunity to look openly at the facts and make an informed choice for our town’s future.

As your local Labour team, we are completely committed to Billingham. We want to see a vibrant, thriving town centre that works for local residents and businesses, and in our view, the only way to do that is to take control. We will keep you updated every step of the way as discussions progress and look forward to attending the Cabinet meeting next week.

What are your thoughts on the town centre's future? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Link to the papers can be found here: https://moderngov.stockton.gov.uk/documents/g5256/Public%20reports%20pack%2004th-Nov-2026%2017.00%20Cabinet.pdf?T=10

01/09/2026

Just in case parents haven’t been following the news

17/08/2026

🗳️Residents across Stockton-on-Tees are being encouraged to share their views as part of a Borough-wide survey which launches today.

The Let's Talk Residents Survey 2026 is open to all residents aged 18 and over and gathers feedback on a range of issues including health and wellbeing, quality of life, safety, local communities, and council services.

📋 The survey will help the Council and its partners better understand what matters most to residents, what is working well and where improvements can be made. The findings will inform future planning, policy development, and service improvements, while also helping track developments since the last survey in 2024.

🗣️ Councillor Lisa Evans, Leader of the Council said: "We want to understand what matters most to our residents, so we're encouraging as many people as possible to take part in this survey and share their experiences of living in Stockton-on-Tees.

"Your feedback will help us identify what's working well, where improvements can be made and how we can continue to support our communities. The survey takes around 10 minutes to complete, and the findings will play an important role in shaping future Council priorities and services. Whether your experience has been positive or you think we could do better, we'd really like to hear your views."

✅ Residents can complete the survey online at the dedicated webpage, pick up a paper copy from their local library, or request a paper copy or alternative format by emailing [email protected] or calling 01642 528124.

🚌 The survey can also be completed on the Thriving Communities tour bus, which stops at venues across the Borough from Monday 24 August to Thursday 27 August:

🔵 Mon 24 August, 10am to 12noon - Ingleby Barwick, Tesco car park
🔵 Mon 24 August, 2pm to 4pm - Billingham Town Centre, outside the library
🔵 Tues 25 August, 10am to 12noon - Yarm, West Street car park
🔵 Thurs 27 August, 10am to 12noon - Thornaby Market
🔵 Thurs 27 August, 2pm to 4pm - Norton High Street, Lidl car park

An in-person British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter will be available at both Thornaby and Norton locations.

🚌 The Thriving Communities Bus Tours were developed in response to feedback from residents and community partners, highlighting the need for greater understanding of and connection between communities across the Borough.

🤝 As part of the Council's "Let's Talk" commitment, the tours help strengthen understanding and connections by bringing people together to hear directly from residents and community organisations about what helps communities thrive.

➡️ Find out more here: https://www.stockton.gov.uk/article/22208/Residents-invited-to-have-their-say-in-Stockton-on-Tees-survey

Stockton Central Communities Stockton Rural Communities Ingleby Barwick Communities Billingham Communities Norton Communities Stockton West Communities Thornaby Communities Stockton-on-Tees Libraries Stockton Council Learning & Skills Stockton-on-Tees Family Hubs Stockton-on-Tees Fostering & Supported Lodgings Stockton-on-Tees Adult Carers' Support Service Active Stockton-on-Tees Stockton-on-Tees Employment and Training Hub Preston Park Museum and Grounds Stockton-on-Tees Markets Bright Minds Big Futures

16/08/2026

Right now, millions of workers can't tell you what they'll earn next month, can't commit to childcare, can't budget for rent or their weekly shop because their hours aren't guaranteed. That’s not how anyone should have to live.

Labour's Manifesto made a clear commitment that everyone would have the right to a contract that reflects the hours they already work.

Here it is, in black and white:

Labour committed to "banning exploitative zero hours contracts and ensuring everyone has the right to have a contract that reflects the number of hours they regularly work."

The Government's consultation is now open.

Trade Unions have been clear: it has to be watertight. No loopholes, no exemptions, no carve-outs that bad employers will use to dodge the new rights and deny workers the security they need.

That's where you come in. The fundamental principle that the hours you actually work belong in your contract matters. Your voice can help ensure this right is delivered properly, without loopholes that leave working people behind.

Whether you're on a variable contract when your hours change from week to week or have been in the past, take part in the government consultation and have your say. And if you’re not affected personally, chances are you know someone who is. Tell them about the consultation and encourage them to take part too.

Add your voice:

The government is asking workers to respond to their consultation on ending one-sided flexibility and reforming zero hours and similar contracts. Response here.

07/08/2026

26/05/2026

Apologies for any inconvenience due to a plant breakdown unfortunately this scheme has been pushed back, this will resume Thursday 28th may

22/05/2026

Planned resurfacing works for low grange avenue 26-27th may 9am till 3pm