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Our staff really believe in Middlesbrough and are proud to deliver a wide range of services to residents and businesses across the town. On this page we’re shining a spotlight on some of the amazing staff who help to make Middlesbrough such a great place to live.

Just some of the ways we support the town include:

  • registering an average of 5,500 births every year
  • taking an average of 10,000 calls from residents every month
  • issuing over 10,300 library books during the past year
  • serving 10,000 meals to school staff and pupils each day
  • delivering inclusive music lessons to over 600 children each year

On this page we'll be shining a spotlight on some of our amazing staff, or you can check out the full list of videos on YouTube.

Dee Evans

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Dee works within our Future for Families Hub, where she analyses key data to support young people overcome any hurdles they may be experiencing such as regularly attending school. Dee finds her role very rewarding and loves to see the young people progress in life.

This video was filmed in October 2022.

Terry McNeill

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As part of his role in the Future for Families Hub, Terry helps young people who are in crisis with any day-to-day activities from attending school to visiting their GP to meeting up with friends.

This video was filmed in October 2022.

Doug Hewitson

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Did you know that Middlesbrough Council’s 50 Futures programme supports individuals back into the workplace? Doug co-ordinates the whole programme and finds suitable placements for individuals. Find out more about the 50 Futures programme.

This video was filmed in September 2022.

Emma McInnes

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In her role, Emma makes Middlesbrough a better place, as she looks at ways to improve living standards for older people, particularly for individuals living with dementia. Find out more about ageing well in Middlesbrough.

This video was filmed in August 2022.

Jolande Mace

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In Jolande’s role, she helps to make Middlesbrough a better place by helping newly arrive migrant families to settle into life in the town. Find out more about the support available from Stronger Communities Middlesbrough.

This video was filmed in June 2022.

Paula Hoyland

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Making Middlesbrough a better place, Paula’s role is supporting residents who visit our Grove Hill and Easterside Community Hubs by providing them with key information. Find your nearest Community Hub.

This video was filmed in July 2022.

Sam Garside

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Sam is proud to work for Middlesbrough Council’s Environmental Services, where she helps to raise awareness of how to recycle right across Middlesbrough. Find out more about recycling.

This video was filmed in March 2022.

Tom Rhind

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Tom is proud to work for Middlesbrough Council’s economic growth team, as he supports town centre businesses to flourish and works on a number of projects to improve the town centre. Find out about support for town centre businesses.

This video was filmed in May 2022.

Sarah Slater

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Sarah leads on the ill-health prevention programme, looking at ways to encourage people in Middlesbrough to lead healthier lifestyles, making Middlesbrough better one step at a time. She told us all about her role in Public Health.

This video was filmed in March 2022.

Adam Henry

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Did you know that behind Middlesbrough’s biggest and most loved events, like Mela and Orange Pip, there’s a whole team of people working hard every day, like Adam Henry? Adam told us all about his role and what it takes to organise big outdoor events.

This video was filmed in May 2022.

Alma Dennison

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If you've ever popped into the Newport Community Hub for a chat, you've probably met Alma...Alma has been working for the council for 37 years, and she’s proud to work for Middlesbrough. She currently works as a Resource Worker, and she's the first face people see when they walk into the Newport Community Hub.

This video was filmed in April 2022.

Chris Simpson

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In his role, Chris visits local businesses to provide them with vital information around funding and networking opportunities. Find out about support for businesses.

This video was filmed in May 2022.