Redcar and Cleveland

British

/ ˈrɛdkɑː /

noun

a unitary authority in NE England, in North Yorkshire: formerly (1975–96) part of Cleveland county. Pop: 139 100 (2003 est). Area: 240 sq km (93 sq miles)

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Faye Farthing, head of campaigning at Endometriosis UK, said she looked forward to working with Redcar and Cleveland Council helping to tackle the "stigma" of the condition.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

A year later, in February 2023, a group of Russian hackers were sanctioned by UK and US government over a string of attacks on businesses, schools and councils, including Redcar and Cleveland.

From BBC • May 18, 2025

The mayor represents 670,000 people in five local authorities: Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, and Stockton-on-Tees.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2024

Redcar and Cleveland Council has been approached for a statement.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2023

Simon Clarke, Conservative MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, said there was "currently huge duplication" between Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland councils.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2023

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