Gareth Lightfoot is a Local Democracy Reporter at Teesside Live. He covers a diverse range of topics including urban design, real estate, public policy, and sustainability, with a strong focus on construction, health, and government affairs. Gareth's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as BBC News, The Journal, and Hits Radio, among others.
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Stockton, United Kingdom (Local)
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Gareth's coverage primarily focuses on local government announcements, legal policy regulations, and human resources & employment. His articles often revolve around housing development, objections to development plans, local politics, infrastructure issues, and business expansion.
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By: Gareth Lightfoot
A new bin collection system is driving up recycling rates in Stockton , with a reduction of over 30% in general waste, leaders have said.
Councillor Nigel Cooke thanked residents for '80% participation' and answered criticism that the new system caused 'more problems than it solves'
By: Gareth Lightfoot
Anti-social behaviour in Stockton has fallen in the last year, with a 29% plunge in reported incidents in the last month.
By: Gareth Lightfoot
A Safer Stockton Partnership meeting was told there were '143 fewer victims' in the last month, with just four Stockton town centre cases in April
Stockton Council is also considering proposals for a 'detached shed', a self-build dormer bungalow, an annexe building and house extensions
By: Gareth Lightfoot
The Safer Stockton Partnership heard how crime was up almost 13% in Stockton, but Operation Magnolia had made an 'significant' impact on the figures
Councillors heard of changes to some health services coming next year and expressed concerns about A&E waiting times
By: Gareth Lightfoot
NHS leaders aim to eliminate "corridor care" by next year at Teesside's hospitals.
By: Gareth Lightfoot
NHS leaders aim to eliminate “corridor care” by next year at Teesside’s hospitals.
By: Gareth Lightfoot
The authority says the 'cumulative adverse impacts' from Taylor Wimpey's scheme would outweigh the benefits
