1.   The council spokesman also said there were not enough professional caterers in the area to meet demand.

2.   Now retrospective planning permission must be sought, according to a council spokesman.

3.   A council spokesman said mortgage holders were offered a choice of insurance companies.

4.   Council spokesman Mike Bailey said the bridge had an attractive timber finish.

5.   Middlesbrough council spokesman Doug Allan said the planning application would be considered as soon as possible.

6.   A council spokesman said this occurred when the last civic reception was held for the club and caused great concern.

7.   A council spokesman said senior officers would be in court to outline why the local authority thought the development would be good for Middlesbrough.

8.   A council spokesman said said the decision to end the system was taken on economic grounds.