Alex slams 80% rise in child homelessness since 2010
The Conservative Government’s promise to be judged on how they ‘care for the weakest and most vulnerable at home’ has been challenged as it emerged that child homelessness has risen…
New Billingham dentists to open in late 2019, Alex told
Two new dentists will open in Billingham in late 2019, after Stockton North MP Alex Cunningham secured NHS commitment to increase free-dental care capacity in his constituency. The commitment was…
Alex blasts 131-year social housing waiting list
New analysis shows at the current rate of building of council and social homes, it will take 131 years to house all 1.1 million people on council housing waiting lists.…
Alex hails “victory” for campaigners as plans for gas powered stations are withdrawn – for now
Campaigners against two gas-powered stations being built in Cowpen Bewley have won a partial victory following Saltholme Power Limited’s decision to temporarily withdraw its application for planning permission – a…
Alex meets the Stockton teens on a mission to reduce anti-social behaviour
Local teenagers aiming to reduce anti-social behaviour in one pocket of Stockton have set to work improving the gardens of a recently reopened community centre. The 15 teens, from across…