Daniel Hodgson

Darlington

Local Democracy Reporter at Teesside Live

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Meeting announced for TVCA Cabinet as auditors criticise combined authority

6 days ago | msn.com | Daniel Hodgson

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Middlesbrough taxi driver 'caught short' gets to keep licence

1 week ago | bbc.com | Daniel Hodgson

Taxi driver 'caught short' gets to keep licenceDaniel HodgsonLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceHull City CouncilThe taxi driver said his health condition caused him to use the toilet more frequently A taxi driver caught urinating in the middle of a street has been given a warning after claiming a health condition caused him to do it. The Middlesbrough-based taxi driver was at risk of having his licence revoked after being caught short on Stockton High Street at about 03:52 GMT on 7 November 2024.
Taxi driver 'caught short' gets to keep licence

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Daniel Hodgson

The taxi driver said his health condition caused him to use the toilet more frequently [Hull City Council]A taxi driver caught urinating in the middle of a street has been given a warning after claiming a health condition caused him to do it. The Middlesbrough-based taxi driver was at risk of having his licence revoked after being caught short on Stockton High Street at about 03:52 GMT on 7 November 2024. CCTV footage captured the man urinating at the side of a private hire vehicle.
The shocking wards with highest levels of child poverty across Teesside

1 week ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Daniel Hodgson

The figures, broken down to neighbourhood level across Teesside’s 70 electoral wards, show not only a high level of child poverty across many of the region’s areas, but the sheer inequality between wards that are just a couple of miles apart from each other. There is a 79 percentage point difference between the hardest hit ward and the one that is least affected by child poverty, with figures ranging from 85% to just 6%.
Taxi driver who urinated in public near Stockton bus stop retains licence

1 week ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Daniel Hodgson

A generic picture of taxis. Picture from Hull City Council's press office, available for all LDRS partners to use. A Middlesbrough-based taxi driver who was ‘caught short’ in Stockton High Street has retained his licence. The man’s private hire vehicle driver licence was at risk of being revoked by Middlesbrough Council’s licensing committee, but in the end he was let off with a warning.
Taxi driver caught urinating in high street keeps licence after health condition revealed

1 week ago | yorkshirepost.co.uk | Daniel Hodgson

Taxi driver who was ‘caught short’ on Stockton High Street receives warning but retains licence. A Middlesbrough-based taxi driver who was ‘caught short’ in Stockton High Street has retained his licence. The man’s private hire vehicle driver licence was at risk of being revoked by Middlesbrough Council’s licensing committee, but in the end he was let off with a warning. The taxi driver had already paid a fine to Stockton Council, prior to the meeting of the licensing committee.
Tees Valley mayor floats idea of potential Tory coalition with Reform UK

2 weeks ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Daniel Hodgson

The Tees Valley mayor has floated the idea of a potential Tory coalition with Reform UK – depending on the results of the next general election. Ben Houchen was quizzed on Sunday, following an interview with Politico, in which he had spoken of the necessity of a “coming together” of Reform UK and the Conservatives in some form, saying it would be the “best thing for the country”.
Middlesbrough Council likely to partner up with Thrive at Five charity

2 weeks ago | gazettelive.co.uk | Daniel Hodgson

A council Executive is expected to vote in favour of partnering with charity Thrive at Five. Middlesbrough Council ’s Labour Executive will vote on whether to approve an investment into a partnership model with Thrive at Five, which is the recommendation from council officers. If approved, the council will enter into a five year agreement with the charity, subject to legal and finance review and approval.
Local elections 2025: When you will net be able to vote on Teesside

2 weeks ago | gazettelive.co.uk | Daniel Hodgson

This year’s local election campaigns are nearing their conclusions, with voters set to go to the polls on Thursday, May 1. But for residents and politicians in Teesside, there’s been no electoral buzz, as May 1 is not a polling day in this part of the country. The region is part way through the terms of local councillors and mayors, with no elections expected across Teesside until 2027.
Judge rules Middlesbrough Council 'unfairly dismissed' council employee

2 weeks ago | gazettelive.co.uk | Daniel Hodgson

An employment judge has ruled that Middlesbrough Council "unfairly dismissed" a senior transport officer and the authority must reinstate him. The council were found to have wrongly dismissed Brian Foulger, who worked at the council since 2004, with a clean disciplinary record to his name. He had occupied a number of roles, most recently a senior transport officer. Employment Judge Kirti Jeram presided over the tribunal, which took place earlier this year, between February 11 and 13.