21.   Since it was revealed that Middlesbrough was to be given environment city status the borough council has organised a number of initiatives to help improve the town.

22.   The borough council has produced a directory, listing the places where everything from batteries and bottles to old clothes and engine oil can be recycled.

23.   The borough council has drawn up the programme in a bid to highlight the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

24.   JOHN Dee Skip Hire, of Albert Road, Darlington, has applied to the borough council for permission to move to the Cleveland Industrial Estate.

25.   A special reception area is being created in Scarborough Town Hall, and the borough council is to have a special logo and marketing slogan designed.

26.   They have successfully completed the basic food hygiene courses run by the borough council.

27.   A scheme to create a nature conservation area on the banks of Scalby Beck, Scarborough, have been backed by the borough council.

28.   Mr Alan Wallis, principal economic development officer for Darlington borough council, played a large part in attracting the private centre to the town.

29.   The borough council blames them for serious defects found in the building.