Masterplan for more than 1,600 homes is back with promise meadow will be saved
A MASTERPLAN to create 1,670 homes in Middlesbrough is back – with the promise a cherished meadow will be saved for future generations. Past versions of the Stainsby vision east of the A19 had earmarked 100 homes on Mandale Meadow – sparking concern from campaigners seeking to save the stretch. Now council chiefs have promised the meadow will be retained with a plan for the sprawling estate to become a “country park” with between 18,000 and 25,000 new trees and shrubs planted across the 140 hectare site. Middlesbrough Mayor Andy Preston promised to press pause on all major...