00:01A new report highlights stark inequalities in child poverty across Stockton-on-Tees with significant differences between neighbourhoods.
00:10Around 21% of children are living in poverty across the borough, higher than the national average.
00:16In Stockton Town Centre the figure rises to nearly 46%, while in more affluent northern parishes it is around 2%.
00:25Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council says it is expanding support including free school meals, childcare and holiday activities.
00:33Officials say further schemes including employment support and community programmes are planned as part of ongoing efforts to reduce inequality
00:42and support families across the area.
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