**ONE WEEK UNTIL PERMANENT CHANGES TO NORTON HIGH STREET ** 📅 From 4pm on Sunday 3 March, a new, northbound one-way system will be in place on the High Street from the Methodist Church to the service road in front of Tesco Express. ➡️ Find out more: stockton.gov.uk/norton/high-…

🧠 ❤️ Youngsters from Bright Minds Big Futures have produced activities to help young people in the Borough with their mental health. 📖 The youth movement has created a booklet including activities designed to encourage mindfulness and wellbeing. 👉 stockton.gov.uk/bmbf-thrive

💚Join us and support #BrewMonday today, the campaign by @samaritans that encourages us to reconnect over a warm brew! 🤗 For techniques to converse with someone who might be struggling, visit samaritans.org/how-we-can-he…. 🤝 And for local support, visit stockton.gov.uk/Support-for-….

🤝 Can you help someone with a learning disability, mental health problem or other needs? 🏡 Our Shared Lives scheme matches adults with a family to receive flexible support based on shared interests, lifestyles, and sense of humour. ℹ️ stockton.gov.uk/shared-lives / 01642 524494.

Ahead of another cold evening and night, our gritting crews are currently preparing to carry out treatment across all primary routes. Treatment will continue throughout the night where necessary. Please drive carefully.

❄️You could be eligible for support from our 'Warm Homes Healthy People' scheme if you're struggling to keep your home warm this winter. 🔥 We can help with things like emergency heating, energy-saving advice, benefits advice and boiler repairs. 👉 Visit stockton.gov.uk/Warm-Homes-H…

✅ Payments of £300 are available to low-income, energy paying households who do not receive Council Tax Reduction and do not benefit from the Government's Cost of Living support payments. 👉 Check if you are eligible for this discretionary support at stockton.gov.uk/household-su…

Help to shape Stockton’s future! Complete the survey and give your opinions on the nine identified regeneration zones in central Stockton. This will shape the vision for Stockton over the next 25+ years. Have your say at: stocktonblueprint.commonplac…

✅ Payments of £300 are available to low-income, energy paying households who do not receive Council Tax Reduction and do not benefit from the Government's Cost of Living support payments. 👉 Check if you are eligible for this discretionary support via stockton.gov.uk/household-su…

🎅 Santa on Wheels is coming to town! 🚌 Tonight is the first night of Santa's tour across the Borough. Track his route live to make sure you don’t miss him! The tracker goes live when Santa sets off at 4pm. 🔗 To view tonight's route and timings visit ow.ly/oKCh50QigiT

🎅 SANTA ON WHEELS IS COMING NEXT WEEK 🎅 In case you missed it, Santa will be hitting the streets of the Borough from Thursday to Sunday next week on his magical open-top bus! For more information and to view the full routes and timings, visit stockton.gov.uk/santa-on-whe…

*** BE PREPARED FOR WINTER FLOODING *** Heavy rainfall or sudden thaws of heavy snow and ice are a big cause of winter flooding. These steps can help you be prepared:

✅ Spaces are still available on our FREE Holidays Are Fun (HAF) programme this Christmas with a wide range of exciting sessions to choose from for eligible school age children from Reception to Year 11. 📅 Find out more and book your child's place at stockton.gov.uk/HAF

❄ There's a Met Office yellow weather warning for snow and ice in our area from 5pm today (1 December) until 10am tomorrow. ⚠ Be careful out there everyone!

Financial support is being extended to help low income households across the Borough this winter 👇 stockton.gov.uk/article/1154…

🎄 Who's looking forward to the Stockton Sparkles launch night? 🅿️ We expect demand for car parking spaces as there is a show at the @globe_stockton. However, there are many parking options, like the Riverside car park and @wellingtonshops car park. ℹ️ stockton.gov.uk/car-parks

👏@Littlesproutsuk & Friends of Ropner Park have won a King's Award for Voluntary Service! 🗣 Cllr Bob Cook: “Congratulations to them both. This prestigious award recognises their hard work & the positive impact they make in their communities. Well done!"