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JULY 2019
www.stockton.gov.uk/stocktononteesnews
The community magazine of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Big plans, bright future
CONTENTS
It’s carnival time
10 Amazing volunteers
23 HenPower
32
CONTENTS
News Round Up
4 Arts, Culture
and Leisure 6 Economic Regeneration
and Transport 16
Health and
Wellbeing 20 Strong
Communities 22 Community
Safety 26
Your Council
27 Adults
Services 32 Children and
Young People 34
Environment
and Housing 38 Ward Surgeries
40 What’s On
44
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or email snews@stockton.gov.uk information is accurate and up-to-date Heptinstall, Gilbert Johnston, Dawn
Explore beautiful parkland, discover the hall and its at the time of publication. Your views and McNamara, Gary Walsh, Kalimba,
comments are welcome. June Ross, Fraide Raynaud (front cover)
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WELCOME Are you following us?
TO THIS JULY You can keep in touch with the Council on
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potholes, arranging a bulky waste collection to finding out
about your waste collection dates – and much more!
Visit www.stockton.gov.uk/doitonline
The summer is here again and our packed You can also find out about all the latest events
across the Borough by visiting
programme of events is back with plenty of
Stockton in the spotlight again
www.facebook.com/stocktoncouncil/events
fun guaranteed over the coming months.
Stockton town centre will become the stage for www.facebook.com/stocktoncouncil
Among them were the straight-talking nationally-renowned
unmissable free theatre, circus, dance and music when
Stockton International Riverside Festival takes place at
www.twitter.com/stocktoncouncil Delegates from across the retail expert, Bill Grimsey, and Kris Declercq, the Mayor of
the beginning of August. Turn to pages 8 to 10 to find out www.instagram.com/stocktoncouncil country descended on Stockton Roeselare in Belgium.
about this year’s highlights and on pages 28 and 29 you Roeselare, like Stockton, was picked out for special
can read all about what it is like to work in the Council’s stocktoncouncil as part of a conference about the praise by Mr Grimsey in his ‘The Grimsey Review 2’ report
events team and what goes on behind the scenes to
make sure all our events run smoothly. www.youtube.com/stocktoncouncil
future of the nation’s high streets. published last year.
Opening the event, the Council’s retiring Chief Executive,
The conference, held at the Wolfson Institute and featuring
In this edition we’re delighted to be able to celebrate Neil Schneider, set the scene by talking delegates through
a tour of Stockton town centre, attracted several big name
some of our residents’ fantastic achievements. On page the story of Stockton’s ongoing transformation.
guest speakers.
7 we report on Sean Jewitt who recently returned from Turn to page 14 to find out how it went.
the Special Olympic World Games with a number of
medals while on page 23 we look back at the Catalyst
Achievement Awards which recognised the outstanding
work of some of our Borough’s volunteers.
Across Stockton-on-Tees dedicated families are devoting
their lives to providing a stable and loving home for
children in our care and on page 35 you can find out
more about the people who have been thanked for the
important work they do.
Meanwhile, the Council’s exciting plans to support and
transform our town centres are progressing. You can
read an update on developments in Stockton town centre
Globe update
on page 16. Councillors committed additional
And finally, on page 32 we hope you enjoy reading about
the brilliant ‘hen’ project and how spending time with the
funding to complete the
hens is helping care home residents and people living restoration of Stockton’s famous
with dementia.
Globe when they met last month.
New look at the Forum The need for the additional funding was identified following
detailed discussions with over 100 specialist sub- New Mayor installed
Visitors to Billingham Forum Theatre will be able to enjoy an contractors and independent cost analysis.
updated and more comfortable venue when they visit later in The Council held its Annual General Meeting at
Those discussions resulted in major changes to how the
the autumn.
agreed designs can be delivered in light of the urgent the end of May.
All the seats and carpets in the Forum are being replaced structural stabilisation work completed earlier this year. Councillor Lynn Hall was installed as the new Mayor of
during the summer months. The new seats will be installed Stockton-on-Tees. You can read more about her on page 31.
The restoration is about bringing the Grade II-listed
by the Council and will be in keeping with the listed status of
Art Deco building back to life as a 3,000 capacity live
Julie Danks the building.
entertainment venue – the biggest between Newcastle and
The new Council Cabinet was also announced and the
Chairs and Vice-Chairs of all the Council’s committees were
Interim Managing Director For more information visit Leeds. appointed.
Stockton-on-Tees www.forumtheatrebillingham.co.uk
Turn to page 17 to read the full story. www.stockton.gov.uk/councillors
Borough Council
PAGE 4 NEWS ROUND UP NEWS ROUND UP PAGE 5
BIFF will tell story of Sean’s
iconic ice legend winning
Billingham Interna
tional Festival of Wo
rld Dance presents
As Billingham prepares for the 55th
performance
Billingham International Folklore Festival
of World Dance organisers have revealed
more details about the festival’s theme and
the man who has inspired it.
‘Follow Your Dreams’ is inspired by iconic British ice
right) ITV
skater, John Curry, who won a gold medal at the 1976
left) Gavin Joynt; (top
Olympics. John was the first person to blend fluid balletic
expressiveness with athletic virtuosity, turning ice skating
into art.
m Johnson; (bottom
Endorsed by Jayne
r
Torvill & Christophe
Dean and Robin
The theme will also be reflected across the whole festival
(bottom right) Malcol
Cousins which takes place from Saturday 10 to Sunday 18 August.
On Friday 16 and Saturday 17 August a specially created
ette dancer) Victor Harris;
family ice show called ‘The Creative Spirit of John Curry’ will
be performed at Billingham Forum. It will bring together a
cast of some of the best ice skaters from across the globe,
An artistic gymnast from Stockton
sy Media. Photos: (silhou
headed by Mark Hanretty from ITV’s Dancing on Ice. The
show, which is funded by Arts Council England, will not has returned from the Special Olympic
only celebrate the life and work of John but aims to inspire
Poster design: Andras
people to overcome barriers and dare to be different. World Games with a host of bronze A Sporting
Steps sess
ion
For more information, to get involved and to book tickets and silver medals.
visit www.billinghamfestival.co.uk or call 01642 553220.
show to celebrate the
life, work Sean Jewitt, 25, competed in the games in Abu Dhabi which saw
An ice skating family ner
lingham al win
athletes from 190 countries compete across two weeks.
Forum Ice Arena, Bil and genius of 1976 Oly
mpics Gold Med
and Sat urd ay 17th mu sic and skating
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Friday 16th
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dan ce,
John Curry through
He was one of six young men selected to represent Great Britain
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August 2019, 7.30pm featuring a global cas
t of skaters.
b
in his category at the games and achieved bronze medals in
all or
£5
Adults: £10, Children: n Balbir Singh, Mark
Hanretty
A collaboration betwee routines on the bar, pommel horse, vault, parallel bars with a
C alling
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Tickets: (ITV’s Dancing on
ms
Ice Arena), silver for his rings and floor work. He placed bronze overall in
01642 551381 (Forum
01642 553220 (Fe stival Office) his group.
ival.co.uk Sean said: “I felt very proud competing and winning medals for
www.billinghamfest
Great Britain. I felt famous! The opening ceremony was very
good and I loved making new friends and having fun as well
Fancy an out-of-this-world as training.”
adventure this summer? Sean attends Sporting Steps, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s
sports programme for adults with learning disabilities and mental
Look no further than Stockton-on-Tees Borough Libraries health conditions. Twice a week Sean joins the group which
as the popular Summer Reading Challenge returns with a meets at Billingham Forum and Stockton’s Queen’s Campus.
space-inspired theme. People who are referred to the scheme can enjoy a choice of
weekday activities including cycling, walking and football and
Children will join the intergalactic family, the Rockets, to help those involved have reported a boost in fitness, confidence and
them track down books banned by mischievous aliens! As independence.
they read library books, solving clues and collecting special
stickers, they will complete their mission folder. Tracy Russell, of the Council’s Sporting Steps programme, said:
“Sean works really hard and we’re delighted that his sporting
The Summer Reading Challenge is free, open to all school efforts have been recognised. We are really proud of all that he
children aged from 4 to 11 and is designed for all reading has achieved and look forward to seeing him reach his goals in
abilities. the future.”
For more information about the Summer Reading Challenge Sean’s next competition will be the Great Britain Special Olympics
and other free activities please contact your local library. in Liverpool 2021 where he hopes to win even more medals. For more information about Sporting Steps email
For more information visit www.stockton.gov.uk/libraries steps@stockton.gov.uk or 01642 524525
PAGE 6 ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE PAGE 7
SIRF is here
There’s only days to go until SIRF returns to Stockton town centre
and the countdown has begun. With four free days full of unmissable
A FAMILY AFFAIR
Thursday 1, Friday 2, Saturday 3
and Sunday 4 August
Throughout the four day festival there will
be so much for families to see and do.
With shows promising lots of fun, laughs,
intrigue and exhilaration this year’s SIRF
has something to entertain everyone.
Interactive shows such as Once Upon a Wall
theatre, circus, dance and music make sure you don’t miss out on will see young and old alike get involved and
carried away with the performance while
everything Tees Valley’s biggest outdoor arts and street theatre festival dramatic shows Pulse! and Adrift among
others will excite the audience with heart-
has to offer. in-mouth choreography. Sure to be popular
with children, Reynard The Fox will feature
LAUNCH SHOW – puppetry, original live music and bespoke
animal headpieces – all performed on a
DRÔLES traditional wooden cart.
D’OISEAUX
ET ART BALXON
Thursday 1 August,
DRAMATIC DANCE
Stockton High Street, 6pm PERFORMANCES
With 27 years’ experience The High Street and Riverside will be
creating epic outdoor transformed as companies Motionhouse
spectacles French company and Furinkai combine dance with large scale
Générik Vapeur are heading objects. Motionhouse’s show, Wild, explores
to town with a show to disconnect with nature. Using daring feats to
remember! move through an intriguing forest of tall poles
the performers will use strength and circus
A troop of 20 performers skills to wow the audience. Inspired by ancient
accompany a train of seven Japanese techniques, Furinkai’s Origami
white cars as they ramble (pictured), turns a 40 foot container into a
along the high street. Join shifting performance space. This duet between
the hubbub as the music a machine and a dancer is an industrial
gets in full swing and the romance.
cars are transformed into a
painted sea of colour.
The hullaballoo builds to FINALE - HOTEL WATERCAGE
a spectacular full throttle
Sunday 4 August, Stockton Riverside, 9.30pm
creation of a giant sized
rainbow as we welcome the
This year’s finale will be a spectacular aerial
start of SIRF19.
performance set on Stockton’s Riverside
portraying the battle between the head
and the heart. The audience will be wowed
CARNIVAL TIME with the powerful story as the characters
Saturday 3 August, firstly lose each other and then themselves.
Stockton town centre The performance will take the crowd on
an emotional journey exploring themes of
Carnival is back and this power, joy and freedom before the characters
year the theme is Tales are reunited. This watery tale is a being
of The Tees Valley. The performed by Belgian company, Theater Tol,
much loved Community and is a UK Premiere.
Carnival will see schools,
young people, community SIRF19 takes place from Thursday 1 August to Sunday 4
groups, musicians, dancers August and will offer an exciting mix of small and large
and circus entertainers scale shows for people of all ages.
celebrate the Borough and For the full programme and to keep in touch:
wider region in a riot of
www.facebook.com/stocktonfestival
colour and sound.
@sirf_Stockton STOCKTON INTERNATIONAL RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL
Come along to hear the
SIRF_Stockton 1-4 AUGUST
story of Stockton-on-Tees
told in new ways! For more information visit www.sirf.co.uk
PAGE 8 ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE PAGE 9
COUNTDOWN Volunteers
construct th
e costumes
TO CARNIVAL
The Community Carnival is
one of the highlights of SIRF.
And this year is no different. Behind the scenes more than a
thousand volunteers, school pupils and community groups have
worked hard for months to make sure that the Tales of the Tees moves
Practising dance
Valley themed carnival day is a success.
They carefully plan and construct costumes, choreograph dance early ideas in a wo
rkshop
moves and practise routines to make a spectacular event for the Brainstorming some
Don’t
whole family.
miss it!
Head to the High
Street to join in the
fun on Saturday,
3 August.
Designs
by SIRF
artist
Trying
out the munity
Morwen
na Catt Visit www.sirf.co.uk
costum
es joins com
artist in residence life ow the audi
ence
A SIRF designs to us skills to w
bring the Learning circ
groups to
Learn to swim
On the Tees
Stockton-on-Tees was again host
to Tees Rowing Club’s popular Tees
Regatta which took place in May.
One of the highlights of the local rowing calendar, the
Regatta offers thrilling racing on the River Tees on a four-
lane buoyed 850m course between the Tees Barrage and
the Princess of Wales Bridge.
Around 680 rowers from 24 clubs from across the North,
Yorkshire and East Midlands competed in a wide range of
races in three divisions.
If you missed the Regatta but would like to watch the next
exciting river-based event then make a note in your diary An Olympic and Commonwealth Following her Silver medal success at the 2014
Commonwealth Games, Aimee claimed the highly coveted
as the Tees Dragon Boat Festival heads to Stockton on 1 swimmer has joined forces with Tees Gold Medal and Commonwealth title in 2018 and now has her
September from 10am to 4pm.
sights fixed on the 2020 Olympic Games.
Visit www.stocktondragonboatfestival.co.uk or turn to
Active to inspire the next generation of
Tees Active operates swimming pools in Billingham,
page 45 for more details. swimmers in Stockton-on-Tees. Stockton and Thornaby and teaches over 2,000 children
To find out more about Tees Rowing Club visit Aimee Willmott, has been named Official Ambassador of Tees to swim each week.
www.teesrowingclub.co.uk Active’s Learn to Swim Scheme. For more information visit www.teesactive.co.uk
PAGE 10 ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE PAGE 11
Step this
Richard Kilty with the team of ambassadors
way for an
adventure
Tees Active has scooped offer and looked at visitor numbers
from within and outside the region,
Welcome to the Stockton Business a prestigious prize at this financial performance, environmental
Improvement District (BID) column of year’s Teesside Business factors and support for the local
Stockton-on-Tees News. Manager of the community.
Awards for their popular
BID is Jason Maxwell. Here he keeps you
up-to-date with all sorts of interesting
visitor attractions, Tees Leon Jones, Managing Director of
Tees Active, said: “This achievement is
events and promotions. Barrage International down to the fantastic team we have at
“There’s so much to look forward to over the
White Water Centre and Tees Active. It is their hard work and
dedication that has made this success
coming months with Stockton International Air Trail. possible.”
BE A PART OF IT
Riverside Festival almost here, bringing with They won the Tourism and Hospitality
it four days of free wall to wall theatre, circus, For more information about Tees
Award for the first class facilities
dance and music to the town centre from Barrage International White Water
which attract thrill-seeking visitors
Thursday 1 to Sunday 4 August. Centre and to book a place on the Air
from far and wide.
Trail visit
“On 7 September don’t miss the chance to watch will experience what it is like to be a professional athlete when
world class athletes from around the globe as
Judges visited the sites to get a better www.tbiwwc.com and Some of the world’s best elite athletes
understanding of the experiences on www.airtrail.co.uk they take part in the final on the track, on the very same day,
they compete alongside the best home-grown are descending on Stockton-on-Tees this and just before the Great North CityGames gets under way.
talent – all in Stockton High Street. We are
Leon Jones at the Tees Barrage September but the Great North CityGames The Great North CityGames and the Simplyhealth Great
expecting thousands of sports fans to watch
The Great North CityGames, a free action packed are far from being just about the great and Tees 10k, Junior and Mini runs will take place on Saturday 7
September.
day. The games include the Simplyhealth Great the good of the athletic world.
Tees 10K, Junior or Mini Run. Visit greatrun.org/ To find out more visit www.greatcitygames.org or to sign up for
tees10k for more information or to register. Community Groups, schools, clubs and organisations are all
the Simplyhealth Great Tees 10k, Junior or Mini Runs visit
joining in the fun in the lead up to the flagship event which will
“If you have family and friends visiting over the www.greatrun.org/Tees10k
see Stockton-on-Tees once again showcased on a national and
summer months why not bring them into town to international stage.
sample some of Stockton’s independent shops, Great CityGames inspired craft
eateries and bars? And remember to visit our Community groups from across the Borough have secured s
website to keep up to date with the latest offers funding from Tees Valley Community Foundation to create
from shops and businesses in the town centre. projects to support the Great North CityGames ranging from
We’ve also launched a new campaign called artwork showcasing local sporting heroes to a photography
#bigupstockton to promote all that the high exhibition focussing on sport, movement and dance and even a
street has to offer so follow the hashtag on social flotilla.
media or use it in your posts. Last month, ARC held a craft workshop during Stockton Stages
“For further information visit to celebrate the Great North CityGames. People attending the
www.stocktonbid.co.uk” music and comedy festival had a chance to create a running
monster, race it and make a winner’s medal!
Meanwhile, 70 event ambassadors of all ages, led by Stockton’s
world champion sprinter, Richard Kilty, are out and about in ready to race
Children getting
communities across the region tasked with motivating as many
people as possible to take part in the Simplyhealth Great Tees
10k, Junior and Mini runs or simply to come along and enjoy the
Great North CityGames.
And more than 2,000 children from primary schools across
the Borough recently took part in a 2k Go Run for Fun event at
Preston Park. Many of them will be inspired to take part in the
Simplyhealth Great Tees Junior and Mini Runs while around
400 children are getting ready to race on Stockton High Street’s
bespoke athletics track on Friday 6 September as part of the
TheStocktonBid @StocktonBID StocktonBID Great School Sprints. The fastest four girls and fastest four boys
PAGE 12 ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE PAGE 13
Go to a Baby & Toddler Group
Enjoying activities
on the River Tees
Have fun at an adventure playground Scale the wall at
Billingham Forum
A SUMMER A route to Cyclists and walkers
looking for a scenic
route to enjoy can now
OF FUN five of the take in five of Stockton-
on-Tees’ much loved
Borough’s
parks after a new cycle
route connecting Thorpe
School’s out for Thewles and Wynyard
1 Wynyard Woodland Park
summer so here we 1 parks Woodland Park has been
completed.
take a look at what you Thorpe Thewles
It means people can follow a
fantastic, largely off-road 11
mile trail stretching from Ingleby
can do to keep your Norton Billingham
Barwick to the Borough boundary
at Wynyard.
little ones entertained. Hardwick The route takes in Romano Park 2 Ropner Park
in Ingleby Barwick, Preston
Whether it be getting out in the fresh air at one Park, Six Fields in Hartburn and
of the Borough’s parks or getting crafty at one onto Wynyard Woodland Park.
of the libraries, there’s plenty to do come rain or Stockton It also runs close to Ropner
shine. Park. Each park has lots to offer
Fairfield
Visit www.stockton.gov.uk/events for a full – from stunning scenery and
round up of holiday events and activities. 2 peaceful places to enjoy wildlife to
playgrounds for children
ove the 3 to enjoy.
Explore the outdoors at the Borough’s parks Take to the skies ab Hartburn Thornaby 3 Six Fields
Enjoy the busy pr river at Air Trail New signage installed along the
ogramme 4
of library events route between Hardwick and
Wynyard Woodland Park will help
keep cyclists and walkers on the
Ingleby right track.
Barwick
Eaglescliffe The new cycle link, which forms
part of National Cycle Network
5 Route 1, has been funded by
the European Agricultural 4 Preston Park
Fund for Rural Development,
Yarm through the Rural Development
Programme for England.
To find out more about the
Borough’s wide variety of
greenspaces and parks and for a
full range of routes which can be
enjoyed on foot or by cycle visit
www.stockton.gov.uk/outandabout 5 Romano Park
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Final phase
ATG, a global leader in live Project Director, Paul Dobson, said:
Kris Declercq (centre) joins a tour of Stockton town centre
entertainment, has signed-up to operate “Restoration projects are notoriously
the Globe for 25 years and once open it is complex and we’ve had a number of
of Globe
expected to bring up to 200,000 visitors setbacks but we’ve remained focussed on
and £18million a year into the local the end goal, which is to deliver a project
economy. that will bring hundreds of millions of
restoration
pounds into the Borough’s economy in
The Council has an option to buy the
the coming years.”
Globe and neighbouring 153 High Street
in 2031, with the Globe price fixed ATG’s Group Operations Director, Stuart
is go
at £200,000 and 153 High Street at a Beeby, added: “No theatre has been
valuation based on the building as it restored in this way, from a historic
was in 2017. This means the sums the venue into a home for live music and
Council will pay to take ownership of the entertainment for a modern audience.
Councillors buildings are based on their condition
before this major investment was made.
“This is ground-breaking and what
have approved The need for the additional funding was
makes it a challenging and exciting
project. We’re very excited to be bringing
additional funding identified following detailed discussions
with over 100 specialist sub-contractors
household names, the top talent of music
and comedy, to Stockton – renowned acts
of £6.5million and independent cost analysis. that people will recognise.”
to complete the Those discussions resulted in major
changes to how the agreed designs
The additional funding brings the
Council’s contribution to the cost of
restoration of can be delivered in light of the urgent the project to £22.25million, with the
Stockton’s structural stabilisation work completed
earlier this year.
remaining £4.5million coming from a
National Lottery grant secured through
famous Globe. These include changes to the
the National Lottery Heritage Fund’s
Heritage Enterprise scheme.
foundations, steel work and roof
The project will bring the Grade II-listed
structures along with access and To keep up to date with the progress
Art Deco building back to life as a 3,000
logistics complexities and the protection of the Globe’s restoration follow the
capacity live entertainment venue – the
of the building’s historic features. journey on Facebook at
biggest between Newcastle and Leeds.
www.facebook.com/TheGlobeStockton
Unfortunately, the extra work needed will
push back the opening of the venue from
Spring 2020 to late 2020.
Overseas visitor leaves Mr Declercq was joined by fellow guest speaker and straight-
talking retail expert, Bill Grimsey who picked out both
Roeselare and Stockton for special praise in his ‘The Grimsey
impressed by changing Review 2’ report published last year.
“This has been one of the best events I’ve been to in years,”
face of Stockton said Bill. “And that’s because it has people like Kris and Neil
Schneider, the Council’s retiring Chief Executive, on the agenda.
“When the storm hits you don’t have to sit in your “They both have great vision and have helped achieve
shelter – you have to come out and show there is remarkable change and the audience today got first hand
more in you and that’s what Stockton is doing.” evidence of what success can look like if you approach the
challenges in our town centres in the right way.”
That was the verdict of Kris Declercq, the Mayor of Roeselare in
Belgium, following his first visit to Stockton.
Mr Declercq (pictured) was a guest speaker at a national
conference organised by the Council and billed ‘The Future of
our High Street – Stockton’s Story’.
Held at the Wolfson Institute, the conference was attended by
senior delegates from across the country and also featured a
town centre tour.
“Stockton is a town which really fights,” he said. “I’m really
impressed by some of the choices Stockton has made and I’m
also impressed not only by the High Street but by the leisure
and housing developments in and around it.
“The Council is following a strong plan and the changes are
an inspiration for us in Roeselare because we face the same
problems in retail too. These problems aren’t just in the UK.
Kris Declercq, The Mayor
“It’s been a great day and people have been impressed by of Roeselare
Stockton’s visionary approach.”
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LOVE YOUR
LOCAL MARKET
Stockton
Billingham Thornaby
Market
Market Market
Wednesdays,
Fridays and Mondays and Thursdays
Saturdays Fridays
Stockton-on-Tees’ markets have
a rich history going back over 700
years and they help to bring town
centres to life as bustling hives of
Stockton-on-Tees has a long-
activity and trading. standing tradition in manufacturing
The Love Your Local Market Family Fun Day in May was a
fantastic reminder of all markets have to offer.
that is still very much in evidence
For more information on the Borough’s markets visit today. Through our regular Made in
www.stockton.gov.uk/markets Stockton-on-Tees feature we take
export procurement and process operators. The company
a look at some of the Borough’s are currently recruiting across the organisation and are
manufacturing success stories. looking to take on around 20 apprentices this year to secure
the skills they need for the future.
Lianhetech at Seal Sands manufactures around 1000
tonnes a year of agricultural, pharmaceutical and speciality The company is also supported by Fine Environmental
chemicals used to produce everyday products. Formerly Services which provides hazardous waste treatment services
known as Fine Organics, the business moved from Peterlee for Lianhetech and other UK Companies.
to the Borough in 1984 to take advantage of the facilities at Lianhetech’s President, Andreas Winterfeldt, said:
Seal Sands’ dedicated chemical park and to access the Tees “Stockton-on-Tees is great place to do business. We have
Roadwork permits will help cut driver disruption Valley’s locally based, highly skilled workforce.
95 per cent of Lianhetech’s products are exported out of the
a dedicated work force and have ambitious growth plans
for the future. We’re also pleased that the work we do
The Council is proposing to introduce a permit scheme to help Richard McGuckin, the Council’s Director of Economic Growth UK, mainly to well-known global multinationals based in supports local employment and the economy through the
reduce delays to drivers and other road users. and Development, said: “Free-flowing traffic keeps the Borough Europe and North America. supply chain. We’re reliant on these wider networks, and
moving which boosts the local economy, enables businesses to the Tees Valley with its huge process industry network, is
The street works permit scheme will manage all utility works Lianhetech’s products are processed further by their the best place for us to be. Working on a dedicated chemical
deliver goods and services and allows residents, commuters
on the highway network, reducing the length of roadworks, customers, and used by farmers, food producers and park, also gives us the opportunity to be a sustainable and
and visitors to travel without congestion.
allowing motorists to have fewer disrupted journeys and companies across the globe ending up in paints, medicines, responsible company with access to a wide pool of skilled
reducing the burden on businesses. “The proposed scheme will improve the safety for people electronics, veterinary products and weed control. people.”
carrying out works as well as those using the street. It will
Under the proposed permit scheme, utility companies, other At Seal Sands they employ 260 people from research and For more information visit www.lianhetech-europe.com
also help us keep the public better informed about works being
stakeholders and the Council’s highways team will have to book development chemists to engineers, logistics, quality
carried out across the Borough.”
time and road space on the highway network by applying for a control, business administration, finance, HR, import and
permit before undertaking any works. The scheme will be introduced across the Borough in 2020.
PAGE 18 ECONOMIC REGENERATION AND TRANSPORT PAGE 19 ECONOMIC REGENERATION AND TRANSPORT PAGE 19Maternal mental health matters
A Stockton charity has been
working hard to raise the profile
of maternal mental health
issues across the Borough.
Raindrops to Rainbows provides
support to families affected by perinatal
related mental illness and aims to
raise awareness of the issues some
new mothers face. From peer to peer
support for mums struggling with their
mental health, sessions for dads to get
together to enjoy spending time with their
little ones to a wide range of events and
groups, the charity is getting the issue on
the agenda.
In May the charity organised a week of One of the ‘Tea for Me’ events
events across the Tees Valley to help
the wider public understand the issue of Stephanie Addison from Raindrops to affect new mums
Perinatal related mental illness. Rainbows, said: “Many new parents and dads. We
struggle to find time for themselves but hope through our
A host of local organisations from the self care is really important. Spending events family,
NHS to Cleveland Police got behind their half an hour to have a bath or do some friends and professionals working with
Lisa, a CGL recovery coordinator, helps clients get back on track campaign holding special ‘Tea for Me’ exercise, for example is important new parents will be able to spot the signs
fundraising events. because it helps you relax, recharge and and know how to get help.”
They also launched a ‘Me for Me’ pledge be more resilient. We’re delighted that
Breaking the habit, making a positive change
For more information visit
which sees new parents pledge time for we’ve been able to raise awareness of the
www.raindropstorainbows.co.uk
themselves. range of mental health issues which can
In each edition of Stockton-on- “I never regarded myself as an alcoholic because I was
functioning. I had a full time job, I had money, I had a good life Have a safe summer!
Tees News we bring you news of and I never woke up shaking or anything like that.”
As the weather turns warmer, it’s natural
how the Council, its NHS health The amount Jayne was drinking started to put pressure on her
marriage. Learning an old friend had died of an alcohol-related
to spend a lot more time enjoying ourselves
partners and other organisations illness also made Jayne seek help from CGL who have a team of outdoors.
are working together to tackle specialist key workers, nurses and counsellors to provide advice,
information, treatment options, care and support.
Remember to keep you and your family safe this summer with
these top tips:
health inequalities and improve “CGL is an absolutely amazing service. As part of my treatment,
the health and wellbeing of I have had one-to-one sessions, attended alcohol support
groups, had a healthcare assessment with the nurse and
Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated Gambling help on the
children and adults. completed an alcohol detox. I’ve been alcohol free for over 100
national agenda
days now and I feel healthier, brighter and have a lot more Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm
In this issue we meet Jayne from Stockton who has turned her
energy. I feel amazing!
life around thanks to support from Change Grow Live (CGL) Earlier this year the Council’s Adult Social Care
a free and confidential alcohol service, commissioned by the “The service helps me stay motivated. I can see so clearly now,
Protect your skin with suitable clothing and Health Select Committee completed its
Council. the impact that alcohol was having and the damage that it was
doing to me and my family.” review of problem gambling.
Like many people Jayne enjoyed an alcoholic drink and with a
busy and demanding job she often found herself looking forward Alcohol is linked with more than 60 health conditions, including Wear sunglasses to prevent your eyes The March edition of Stockton-on-Tees News highlighted how
to relaxing at home in the evening with a reward, a glass or two liver disease, high blood pressure, depression, and seven types being damaged frontline staff across the Borough had received training from
of wine. of cancer. Cutting back reduces the risk of developing these experts in the field to help spot signs of problem gamblers.
conditions. The UK’s Chief Medical Officers recommend drinking Now the committee’s report is gaining national acclaim.
“I didn’t think I had a drinking problem. I thought it was just
no more than 14 units per week, spread over three or more days, Use at least factor 15 sunscreen
normal – what everyone did,” said Jayne. “I went from drinking The Gambling Commission has featured the report in the
and with at least two days off each week.
a little on an evening to wind down, to really wanting it, to advice they are providing nationally to frontline staff to help
needing it. Take extra precautions during a heatwave and
them identify customers who are struggling with gambling-
call the NHS on 111 if someone is showing related issues.
“I always made sure I had wine in the house. I hid the amount I For support and advice on reducing your
was drinking from my husband and I’d stay up after he had gone signs of heat exhaustion like confusion,
alcohol intake visit www.drinkaware.co.uk breathlessness, intense thirst and cramps that
If you are looking for gambling help, advice or support visit
to bed until I’d finished the box or bottle. A couple of glasses www.begambleaware.org or freephone 0808 8020 133.
soon turned into a couple of bottles, and then it just escalated or contact CGL at www.changegrowlive.org get worse or don’t go away.
For more information about the Gambling Commission visit
until I was drinking four bottles of wine a day.” or 01642 625980 www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk
For more advice, visit www.nhs.uk/live-well
PAGE 20 HEALTH AND WELLBEING HEALTH AND WELLBEING PAGE 21Celebrating in
SPOTLIGHT
ON…
the Clarences
It was party time in Port Clarence
at the end of last month.
Residents came together to enjoy live music and food in celebration of the
VISION25 great community work that has been taking place.
Our regular “Spotlight On” feature
Earlier this month the community welcomed the Northumbria in Bloom
highlights the vital work some of the
judges and people from Churches of Teesside across all denominations have
Borough’s voluntary, community and social been working with Billingham Environmental Link Programme, Thirteen
enterprise organisations are carrying out Group and Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council to litter pick, clean, paint
across Stockton-on-Tees. railings and make improvements at the Clarences Community Hub.
Vision25, based at Teesdale Business Park, Singer and Songwriter, Claire Hamill, returned to her home town to be part of
is an independent social care and training the celebrations.
provider offering meaningful options for young
people with learning difficulties over the age Claire spent time with children at High Clarence Primary School teaching
of 18. them the lyrics and harmonies of a song she has written and produced for the This year’s aw
people of Port Clarence. ard winners
The community interest company has
four main aims, for people to experience The young people took to the stage with her at the event to perform “Made of
volunteering and gain valuable work skills, Girders”.
to promote independence through their
‘developing skills for life’ programme, to Children at High Clarence Primary rehearsing with Claire Hamill Lisa Tomlinson
promote health and wellbeing and to integrate
Amazing
the young people in their care into their
community as much as possible to enhance
social inclusion.
Their fun, interesting and motivational
achievements
programme of activities, delivered by
passionate staff and volunteers, has been
inspiring people to realise their potential and
build their self-worth since January 2017.
A whole host of important skills are taught Day in, day out, volunteers across
at Vision25 including travel training, money
management, meal preparation, cooking, Stockton-on-Tees do astounding work. The award winners in full:
enterprise, building self-esteem and making And last month their remarkable efforts were recognised at
healthy choices among others. the annual Catalyst Achievement Awards. Community Group – Nepacs Stockton
Exciting activities are also on offer such More than 30 individuals and groups were nominated in 11
as sports, cinema visits, video games, Innovation, Partnership and Enterprise -
categories with the Outstanding Achievement award being
photography and outdoor pursuits – including handed to Lisa Tomlinson. Shaw Trust - Stockton Garden Centre
residential holidays at the group’s home away
At the age of just 31, Lisa was diagnosed with cervical cancer
from home, Peat Rigg Outdoor Centre. Health Impact Award - Cancer Information Centre
and always said she would repay those who helped to save her
Jen Addison, Director, said: “We are committed life. Over the last 12 years she has raised more than £55,000
to enabling our young adults to discover their Community Spaces Award - Epic Teesside CIC
for numerous charities.
potential in all aspects. Our company has
a family feel allowing for a safe, welcome After receiving the news that the cancer had gone, Lisa Voice & Influence Award - TRAC
environment where we respect everyone’s volunteered in Africa and became an ambassador on Cancer
individuality. Research UK’s ‘Screening Matters’ project. She has annually Community Arts Award - ARC - Stockton Arts Centre
lobbied Parliament for the age for cervical screening to
“Personally, I feel privileged to work with such be reduced and also fundraises for North Tees Hospital Community Sports Award - Norton Sports Charity
amazing, happy and talented young people who outpatients.
make me smile every day. They love attending Trustee of the Year Award - Margaret Irwin
our service and tell us often, as do their And Lisa has managed to do all of this while working as a
parents. I am very lucky to be supported by a Trainee Nursing Associate, studying for a Nursing degree and Young Volunteer of the Year - Ashley Carter
dedicated team.” becoming a qualified member of the Patient Transport North
East Ambulance Service. Volunteer of the Year - Isabel Rossall
For more information about Vision25, visit
www.vision25.org.uk or call 07708777336. Read more about the fantastic work volunteers are doing
across Stockton-on-Tees on pages 24 and 25.
PAGE 22 STRONG COMMUNITIES STRONG COMMUNITIES PAGE 23Doing their bit to make a big difference
Six weeks of summer
Middlesbrough and Stockton
“If you can make someone Mind at the Volunteers Market
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has joined forces with
smile why wouldn’t you?” community groups to provide a packed programme of
free activities such as sports, music, drama and crafts for
children and families this summer.
Lots of volunteers are getting involved, including some
allotment plot owners who are donating unwanted fruit,
vegetables and herbs. The tasty homegrown foods will be
used in some of the delicious meals served.
Health Improvement Specialist at Stockton-on-Tees Borough
Council, Claire Kerr, said: “Last year 900 children took part
and we hope to build on that success and help to relieve
some of the worry and financial pressure families are often
faced with.”
To find out more about the activities and where they will take
They are the words of Colin Ogden Paul Wharton, explains: “Our they will make sure they have the place visit www.catalyststockton.org/6-weeks-of-summer
(pictured), a volunteer driver for volunteers spend time talking to our medication they need, there is food
North Tees and Hartlepool NHS patients, befriending them and look in the fridge, the heating is on, the TV
Foundation Trust. for ways that they can be supported to
get involved in their communities when
works and, of course, that they have
a good cup of tea!”
Could you volunteer?
He said: “Twenty years ago I was in
they return home, whether that be by A special market dedicated to showcasing volunteering
hospital and watched an elderly man
going along to a local lunch club or opportunities returned to Stockton High Street last month.
discharge himself so his wife didn’t
taking part in an activity like bowling.
have to catch two buses home in the Visitors met with local charities to hear about the incredible
cold on her own. I realised I could help “We are also expanding our driver work they do and to learn how they could give some of their
people like that.” service so our drivers and volunteers free time to help.
are trained to support patients for up
Recruiting volunteer drivers is just It was organised by Stockton Volunteers, a partnership
to 28 days after they are discharged. To find volunteering opportunities visit
one part of a wider project the Trust is between the Council and the voluntary, community and social
When they take someone home www.stocktonvolunteers.co.uk
running, as Volunteer Coordinator, enterprise organisation, Catalyst. Unal Metti at Quarry Road allotment in Eaglescliffe
New community Communities together
centre for Ingleby
Representatives of partner agencies also attend Oxbridge
People living in parts of Stockton Community Church’s Thursday coffee morning to give help
and Thornaby are coming together and support to residents.
Barwick to make improvements in their
neighbourhoods.
Keith Wright regularly goes along: “Everyone is treated the
same and no-one is judged. It’s a great chance to get advice and
a really nice way to meet new people from all walks of life.”
A new community centre Community clean-ups and alleyway makeovers are seeing Join the North Thornaby Community Partnership and Central
has opened in Ingleby Barwick. residents work with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, Thirteen,
Cleveland Police, Cleveland Fire Brigade as well as a range of
Stockton Community Partnership Groups on Facebook to keep
up-to-date about all of the events and activities planned.
The Rings Community Hub has various spaces available for community, voluntary and social enterprise organisations. www.facebook.com/groups/centralstocktoncp
hire by organisations and clubs or by the public for family www.facebook.com/groups/norththornabycp
celebrations.
On Wednesday evenings young people can meet in the upper
hall where there will be plenty to do from gaming to chatting to
friends and playing pool.
Onsite Building Trust manage bookings. For information call
01642 688303 or find them on Facebook.
Ingleby Barwick Town Council is based on the first floor.
To find out more visit www.inglebybarwicktowncouncil.org
or call 01642 308665.
PAGE 24 STRONG COMMUNITIES STRONG COMMUNITIES PAGE 25FIVE STAR FOOD!
Quality Catering
The Council’s dedicated Food Safety team
do a great job of inspecting all premises
FINISHING TOUCHES
TO CREMATORIUM
across Stockton-on-Tees and this includes
the Borough’s market stalls.
So when you visit a food outlet at Billingham, Thornaby or
Stockton market and pick up a bite to eat - you can be assured
of food that has been prepared, handled, stored and served to
the highest standards.
As well as the top tastes on offer, each market trader has also
recently achieved the highest food hygiene rating possible - five
stars!
Are you planning to eat out at a restaurant or get food in from a
takeaway in Stockton-on-Tees? You can search for a business’
food hygiene rating at https://ratings.food.gov.uk
rful Just Love Pies
Cheap & Chee
Shelley’s Diner
Take care this summer
As temperatures heat up and more
time is spent outside, Cleveland Fire
Brigade is reminding people to take
care with barbecues.
Their top tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable time:
• Empty ashes into a metal container or onto soil –
not into wheelie bins
• Ensure water is accessible in case of fire
• Never use petrol or paraffin to start or revive your barbecue
• Carbon Monoxide kills – never barbecue indoors
• Keep barbecues away from fences, trees or sheds
• Never leave a barbecue unattended
• Stub cigarettes out properly and
dispose of them carefully Stockton-on-Tees crematorium will open this summer.
• Do not burn rubbish in your garden Located just off Junction Road in Roseworth, the first class To find out more visit www.stocktoncrematorium.co.uk
For a wide range of outdoor and indoor safety tips visit facility will provide a valuable and caring service for bereaved or email info@crematorium.stockton.gov.uk
www.clevelandfire.gov.uk/safety families across the Borough.
PAGE 26 COMMUNITY SAFETY YOUR COUNCIL PAGE 27DAY IN
Developing event programm
es and schedules tion
exits, first aid points, informa
Make sure that emergency ked correctly
e and veh icle s par
and toilets are in plac
Barriers, staging, seating
and structures are put up
safely Organising enforcement, stew
arding and traffic managemen
t THE LIFE
Glen Layfield
Event Team Leader
Tech Assurance and Production
From SIRF to Stockton Cycling Festival,
Supercar Saturday to Stockton Sparkles,
the Council’s events team delivers a wide
AMBITIOUS, EFFECTIVE
variety of events throughout the year.
As part of the team, Glen Layfield works hard to make sure the
Borough’s large-scale productions go to plan.
AND PROUD TO SERVE
He says: “I’m responsible for organising and managing our
major events, making sure everything is in place to manage
crowds, emergencies and health and safety. That includes
everything from checking that stages and barriers have been
well constructed, sound levels are correct, and exits are clear.
Welcome to our regular feature where we bring you news about “We also work on behalf of our partner organisations as
well as private businesses including circus and fairground
how Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is working for you. companies to make sure their events are produced to high
standards.”
With the largest annual event programme in the Tees and fire brigade, as well as independent organisations to Having recently shadowed the control room teams in
Valley, Stockton-on-Tees attracts millions of people to ensure events take place safely and securely. Manchester and North Wales, Glen also works with emergency
enjoy events such as SIRF, Stockton Cycling Festival and services and local authorities across the UK to share
You may not know that every event which takes place in the
fireworks night, as well as this year’s nationally recognised knowledge and best practice of event management.
Borough has to be considered by the Events Service. They
CityGames.
can provide advice and practical support for anyone who “We’re putting in a lot of work behind the scenes such as
These exciting events put our Borough on the map and would like to stage their own event, whether it’s a street role playing different scenarios, which can feel like a scene
offer fantastic experiences for residents on their doorsteps party or a large scale festival. from Game of Thrones sometimes! The practical experience
– and the packed programme couldn’t go ahead without the ensures we’re well prepared for any incidents or emergencies,
Here you’ll find some examples of the work being carried
work of the Council’s Events Service. big or small.
out to create great events for residents and visitors.
The busy team have years of experience planning, “A lot of work goes into event planning so we usually start
For more information about our events visit
organising and delivering events from start to finish. They months in advance. We’ve already started planning our
www.stockton.gov.uk/events
work with partners including the police, ambulance service Fireworks Night event and we’re also working on SIRF and the
Great North CityGames which I’m looking forward to as it’s the
first one in Stockton.”
Glen’s long career began in 1995 when he joined a Youth
Training Scheme in events management. His invaluable
experience has been key to events being held safely and
smoothly.
“It’s a really varied job. It’s rewarding to know that you’re
protecting the public so they can have great experiences.”
For help and advice on event planning call the Events Team on
01642 526750, or email events@stockton.gov.uk
They also manage smaller To find events in Stockton-on-Tees visit
s
with other event organiser eve nts including specialist ma www.stockton.gov.uk/events
The team works in partnership rkets
PAGE 28 YOUR COUNCIL YOUR COUNCIL PAGE 29SPARKLING SERVICE
RECOGNISED
One of the Council’s longest-serving
members of staff recently had their
outstanding commitment celebrated.
Carol Trainor, cleaner, has given more than 35 years of service Residents’ Survey
at Hume House in Stockton with both the local authority and the People from across the Borough will
Thirteen housing group.
soon be asked to take part in a residents’
Outgoing Chief Executive
survey conducted by respected polling
Neil Schneider, a former
colleague of Carol’s from company Ipsos MORI.
his days in housing services,
surprised her with a
bouquet of flowers The Residents’ Survey is carried out in each part of Stockton-
and a special on-Tees to find out what residents think about Council
certificate. services, how they think they could be shaped to improve the
Borough, and help the Council continue to provide value for
Carol said: money.
“When you
come in, it’s The door-to-door survey will be carried out between July and
like a November and around 2000 residents aged 16 or above will
five-star be randomly selected to take part.
hotel: If there’s a It will also ask residents how they would like to contact the
mess to be sorted, I’ll council and ask for their views on their local area, housing,
always do it – I’ve got community cohesion, crime and anti-social behaviour.
no problem with that.
Everyone I work with is The survey is optional and all officers conducting the surveys
Stockton-on-Tees
like my family and I do will carry identification badges and do not need to enter your
love my job.” home.
For more information email consultation@stockton.gov.uk
meets its new Mayor Mayoress Janice Gallagher, Mayor of Stockton-
on-Tees, Councillor Lynn Hall, Lord Lieutenant of
WE WANT YOUR VIEWS! Under 19? County Durham, Sue Snowdon and Keith Snowdon
The Council is continuing its appeal for residents to help
it understand what people living across Stockton-on-Tees We want to Councillor Lynn Hall is the new Councillor Hall said: “I’m looking forward to meeting people
the most - that’s what I really enjoy. We’ve got a beautiful
hear from
think of its services and how they may be shaped to
improve the Borough. Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees. borough and there’s a lot to celebrate here, particularly
our rich history, heritage and communities. I’d like to work
together with local groups and organisations to make people
you too!
Lots of people have already applied to join Viewpoint, the She was officially installed in May, replacing Councillor Eileen
Johnson at the end of her mayoral year. proud and ensure residents live well in our region.”
Council’s consultation panel, but more volunteers under the
age of 30 are needed. Councillor Hall was born in Stockton. She was a pupil at The Mayor’s charities this year are The Great North Air
Viewpoint members will be asked to complete two ‘standard’ If you are under 19 and Oxbridge Lane Primary School and later attended Richard Ambulance and NeoAngels, which supports families of sick
and premature babies at the University Hospital of North Tees.
surveys per year that take no more than 15 minutes to Hind Girls School. From a young age her interest in public
answer. You can choose to do them online or complete a paper
would like to help the service was influenced by her father Lawrence Wild OBE She also hopes to support and promote the good work of other
local charities.
questionnaire. 12 short ‘rapid response’ surveys will also be Council understand JP, who served as a councillor from 1959 to 1995 and was
the Borough’s Mayor for the Queen’s Silver Jubilee year in
sent to members to complete each year. These will take less This year’s Deputy Mayor is Councillor Mohammed Javed
than five minutes to answer and will be online only. what young people across the 1977/78. who represents the Parkfield and Oxbridge ward. The Deputy
If you are over 18 and would like to register for Viewpoint Borough think about its services then Councillor Hall is passionate about supporting young people. Mayoress for the year will be his wife, Shabana Javed.
She was a teacher at Grangefield School and a governor at
please send your name, postal address and email address we’d really like to hear from you. Ian Ramsey School for over 25 years, as well as treasurer at
The retiring Mayor, Councillor Eileen Johnson raised
(if you have one) to: Viewpoint, Stockton-on-Tees Borough £27,956.50 in her mayoral year for The Royal British Legion,
Council, FREEPOST NEA5980, Municipal Buildings, Church Bright Minds Big Futures (BMBF) is a nationally award- Fairfield Centre for Young People. Stockton Care Leavers Association, and The Mary Thompson
Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1BR. winning youth-led movement where young people can make She has two children – a son who works as a marine engineer Fund which supports the needs of asylum seekers and settled
a real difference by having their say on making the Borough a in Scotland, and a daughter who teaches at Tilery Primary refugees in the Tees Valley.
For more information contact great place to grow up.
the Consultation Team on School – as well as four grandchildren. Councillor Johnson also raised £1,800 for the Mayor’s
01642 526498 or 528944, email To find out more and join the conversation visit In her mayoral year Councillor Hall’s official Mayoress will be Benevolent Fund which supports local organisations and
consultation@stockton.gov.uk or www.stockton.gov.uk/bmbf her sister, Janice Gallagher. groups. She also raised £1,215.99 for the Borough’s three
to register online visit You can also turn to page 34 to find out more about some of Armed Forces Freedom Regiments.
www.stockton.gov.uk/viewpoint BMBF’s recent projects, events and opportunities.
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