Voluntary sector bosses supported Middlesbrough’s city bid when they helped to clean up the iconic Transporter Bridge.
Tees Valley Community Foundation (TVCF) called upon those who usually sit behind a desk to come down to give the Transporter Bridge some TLC. The idea behind the clean-up was to celebrate the Transporter’s centenary year as well as support the city campaign.
Hugh McGouran, chief executive of TVCF, said:
“The Transporter celebrated her 100th birthday earlier this year and she is undoubtedly the image of Teesside – so we decided, since what we do is about giving, we’d ask our colleagues from the business and voluntary sector to give some time to come and help spruce it up”
Around 10 people dedicated a morning to the clean-up, painting the railings and tidying the place from top to bottom.
One of the volunteers, Graeme Oram, Chief Executive of Five Lamps, said:
“The Transporter Bridge is so visible from almost every part of Middlesbrough and it has been a great opportunity to come down here. It would be such a boost for Middlesbrough if we were awarded city status.”