Our stories

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.