Daniel Hodgson

Darlington

Local Democracy Reporter at Teesside Live

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Plans lodged for 205 new homes in Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough

3 days ago | darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk | Daniel Hodgson

2 1/1 Plans have been registered by a council that could see more than 200 new homes built in Nunthorpe. Middlesbrough Council must decide if it gives the go-ahead to 205 dwellings, along with public open space and associated infrastructure at Nunthorpe Grange. The application explains that the land in question is currently used for agricultural purposes. New roads would need to be built as part of the plans, along with 635 new car parking spaces.
Middlesbrough Council's advice on 'planning permission'

4 days ago | asianstandard.co.uk | Daniel Hodgson

It’s free to find out if you need planning permission from Middlesbrough Council. That’s the message from one of the town’s planning officers, who sat down with the Local Democracy Reporting Service to talk through the planning rules and regulations that affect residents and developers who want to build new properties, convert garages or undertake any other potential building work.
Teesside former chief executive is 'new chair' of region’s development corporations

4 days ago | asianstandard.co.uk | Daniel Hodgson

A former chief executive of a Teesside council is the new chair of one of the region’s development corporations. Tony Parkinson, who led Middlesbrough Council from 2016 to 2023, has taken on the role of chair of Middlesbrough Development Corporation (MDC). The development corporations in Hartlepool (HDC) and South Tees (STDC) will be chaired by Mark Robinson and David Smith, respectively. Each of the men will serve a four-year term.
Plans for new late bar set to open every day until 4am near Stack venue

4 days ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Daniel Hodgson

The site of the proposed late night bar (centre) in Albert Road. Credit: Daniel Hodgson. Free for LDRS use (Image: DANIEL HODGSON) Plans have been submitted in the hope of opening a new late night bar in the centre of Middlesbrough. Middlesbrough Development Corporation (MDC) is currently reviewing plans for a vacant property on Albert Road, with the previous use of the site being a retail unit, according to the application form submitted to the planning authority.
Plans submitted to Middlesbrough Council for 'commemorative efforts'

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

Plans have been submitted to install a commemorative locomotive on a roundabout in Middlesbrough. Middlesbrough Council has received an application from itself to position a 1959 diesel-electric shunting locomotive on a roundabout over the border, situated where Riverside Park Road meets Ironmasters Way. The loco, repurposed by AV Dawson, is set to be installed as part of commemorative efforts for the bicentenary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR).
‘Over my dead body’: Local fury at plans for sheltered accommodation

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

Residents, councillors and businesspeople have voiced concerns and outrage as a former Linthorpe care home is being transformed into sheltered accommodation. New Walk CIC, who operate social housing across the North East of England as well as “schemes” in Teesside, whereby the company houses homeless and vulnerable adults, are taking forward plans for accommodation in Burlam Road.
Residents oppose Middlesbrough sheltered housing plan

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Daniel Hodgson

Residents oppose sheltered housing planDaniel HodgsonLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceLDRSThelma Clark says she is worried about the impact on house pricesConcerns have been raised over plans to turn a former care home into sheltered accommodation. New Walk CIC is turning the site on Burlam Road in Middlesbrough into supported housing for vulnerable individuals in the town.
TVCA 'need for improvement is clear and urgent' as Government response prepared

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Daniel Hodgson

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'Very good news': Politicians' react to £1bn Tees Valley transport pot annunced today

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

However, priorities on what the money should be used for are varied, with Redcar’s MP calling on the Tees Valley Mayor to bring buses into public control - something he has sworn off doing several times. Some £978m was previously allocated to Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) under the last Conservative government as CRSTS2 funding, following the cancellation of part of HS2.
Middlesbrough licensed premises provide 'huge contribution' to economy

4 weeks ago | asianstandard.co.uk | Daniel Hodgson

Middlesbrough hosts more than 500 licensed premises within the council area. The figure was confirmed within the council’s updated licensing policy statement, which must be published every five years. The 2025-2030 statement is said to support the council’s aim to make the town centre the main retail, leisure and commercial centre of the Tees Valley, as Middlesbrough Council aims to attract visitors locally and from farther afield, with a 24 hour economy.