Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 4, 2026

Purpose: The Executive Members for Development and Neighbourhoods submitted a joint report for Executive consideration, seeking approval for significant investment in Middlesbrough’s Neighbourhood Hubs.  

Content:   ORDERED that Executive:   a.   Approves the specification of works outlined for the enhancement of the North, South, East and West Neighbourhood Hubs; b.  Approves that any of the £5m resource allocation which is not used on the redevelopment of the Neighbourhood Hubs, be vired towards neighbourhood assets and open spaces; and, c.   Delegates any construction contract, design, scope and budget adjustments to the Director of Regeneration, in consultation with the Director of Environment and Community Services – insofar as they are compliant with financial and contract procedure rules.   AGREED that Executive:   Notes the phased development and delivery of works to ensure that continuity of Community services was prioritised; Approved the amendment to the above recommendation to read: ‘Delegates any construction contract, design, scope and budget adjustments to the Director responsible for Regeneration, in consultation with the Director responsible for Environment and Community Services, insofar as these are compliant with financial and contract procedure rules’; and, Notes that work would be undertaken to address the terminology used for community hubs and neighbourhood hubs.