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Bonfire night sparks safety concerns from Brigade

With limited organised fireworks displays taking place across Teesside this November, Cleveland Fire Brigade is warning its communities to Be Smart, Be Safe and Be Sensible over the Bonfire period. On what is traditionally the busiest night of the year for its firefighters, the lack of organised displays sparks safety concerns that residents may decide to celebrate the night in their own gardens. Robin Turnbull, … Read more Bonfire night sparks safety concerns from Brigade »

The pressure is on for drivers to ACT now!

Drivers are being encouraged to ‘tread’ carefully and prioritise tyre safety to keep safe, save money, and mitigate risks on the roads this October. As part of this year’s Tyre Safety Month, TyreSafe, the UK’s tyre safety charity has announced the launch of its ‘Safe and Save’ campaign which is supported by the Cleveland Road Safety Partnership. The campaign, running throughout October, will educate and … Read more The pressure is on for drivers to ACT now! »

Cleveland Fire Brigade Joins Council Partners to Celebrate 15 Years of Keeping Communities Safe and Warm!

With the cost-of-living crisis continuing and winter soon upon us, Cleveland Fire Brigade is launching its 15th year of its award-winning Stay Safe and Warm Campaign to help residents stay safe and warm during the colder months. The Brigade along with its Council partners across Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, and Redcar & Cleveland, want to remind their residents that help is available through these difficult times. … Read more Cleveland Fire Brigade Joins Council Partners to Celebrate 15 Years of Keeping Communities Safe and Warm! »

Campaign to save young people on the roads

Raising awareness Students from Stockton Riverside College, involved in the road safety campaign are, pictured L-R, Connor Errington, Geoffrey Wood, Laura Lillystone, Emily Howard, Sienna Pounder, and Delroy Witbeen. Young motorists are being urged to drive with care after the latest figures released by Road Safety GB North East (RSGB NE) showed the highest number of fatalities in the region since 2017. Young drivers aged … Read more Campaign to save young people on the roads »

Property Management Company and Risk Assessors found guilty of breaching fire safety laws following Hartlepool flat fire

Tower Street Chambers in Hartlepool. Image credit: Google Street View A Hartlepool property management company along with their fire risk assessment providers have pleaded guilty to a number of offences relating to the provision of fire safety arrangements. Asset Property Management North East Ltd has been prosecuted following a fire within a flat at Tower Chambers, Tower Street Hartlepool.  The fire occurred in the early … Read more Property Management Company and Risk Assessors found guilty of breaching fire safety laws following Hartlepool flat fire »