The 56m (183ft) footbridge is part of the £14.5m revamp to improve access at Eaglescliffe station.

Opponents say the new garage could be opened on an industrial estate opposite the fields.

The Home Office funding will help combat "far reaching harm" caused by addictions, the council says.

Stockton's Bob Cook cites health reasons for his decision, saying the time has come to "slow down".

'Dated' buildings will be replaced with160 new homes, a retail area and improved public spaces.

Part of the Millennium footbridge in Stockton-on-Tees will be demolished for the new "urban park".

There has been concern that the removal of bins has led to an increase in litter in the area.

Tees Valley Community Diagnostic Centre in Stockton will open in the next few weeks, the trust says.