Mayor welcomes minister to town and previews ‘year of progress’
By Baker Lillivick
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January 14, 2026
Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke has looked forward to a “year of progress” during a visit from a government minister.
A TOWN-wide drive to rid Middlesbrough of drug dealers, crooks and nightmare neighbours is gathering momentum.
Middlesbrough's elected Mayor today called on the Prime Minister to ensure his ‘levelling up' agenda extends to those seeking refuge in the UK.
MIDDLESBROUGH Mayor Andy Preston has expressed his anger and frustration at new Covid-19 restrictions enforced on the town.