Civic and ceremonial

The Armed Forces Champion helps us maintains our support of the Armed Forces and veterans.

Boro Heroes go the extra mile to make a difference to others and their community.

Details of Middlesbrough cenotaph (Linthorpe Road) and the books of remembrance (Town Hall).

The Chair of the Council is like the traditional ceremonial mayor with chains and robes.

The Civic Awards and Citizen of the Year celebrate Middlesbrough's everyday, unsung heroes.

Details of this year's civic events, including remembrance events in November.

Middlesbrough's civic regalia includes the Chair's robes, the mace, and the civic silver.

Details of the commemorative plaques located in Middlesbrough Town Hall.

Details of those granted the title of Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Middlesbrough.

Do you have a brilliant neighbour who regularly helps out and makes a difference in your community?

A timeline of how Middlesbrough Council developed, from the first days of the town up to the present.

Latest civic and ceremonial news from Middlesbrough, Teesside, and beyond.

Find out about the design of Middlesbrough's coat of arms and the explanation behind it.

We hold numerous events throughout the year to show our support to the Armed Forces.

Details of this year's Remembrance Sunday event, as well as videos from previous years' events.

Details of Middlesbrough's historic council chamber, where council meetings take place.

The council suite is used for meetings with residents, business people, and royal visits.

We've installed lighting on some of our iconic town centre buildings to improve the look of the town.

Middlesbrough officially twinned with Oberhausen (Germany) in 1974, and Dunkirk (France) in 1976.