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Redcar and Cleveland Council is forecasting a significantly better financial position in it's report to the Cabinet, reducing it's overspend from 4.2 million pounds to 1.4 million into next year, a saving of 2.8 million pounds;

The condition of a 46 year old man who was discovered with stab injuries to his legs in Grangetown on Thursday morning is said to be improving;

...and today is Small Business Saturday and with Christmas getting closer, shops in the Redcar and Cleveland area are reminding you that our town centres are very much open for business.

Redcar and Cleveland Council is forecasting a significantly better financial position in it's report to the Cabinet, reducing it's overspend from 4.2 million pounds to 1.4 million into next year, a saving of 2.8 million pounds.

The report findings are discussed at a meeting on December the 11th, and outline improvements that have been made despite the fact the Council has seen its central Government support grant decrease by £4.1m this year alone.

The authority has set itself a target to reduce its overspending completely and deliver a balanced budget position by the end the financial year in March 2019 without making any further job cuts or reducing key services.

It says efficiencies have been achieved by a strong corporate approach to financial management, which included the refinancing of loans to reduce interest payments and more opportunities to generate commercial income.

The condition of a 46 year old man who was discovered with stab injuries to his legs in Grangetown on Thursday morning is said to be improving.

He was found on Tawney Rd near to Barmouth Grove and Cleveland Police initially described the male as being in a critical condition, but have since revealed he is now stable.

A cordon was erected whilst detectives investigated the scene and they revealed the attacker is believed to be known to the victim.

Anyone with information regarding the incident, is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101 quoting event number 218347 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Today is Small Business Saturday and with Christmas getting closer, shops in the Redcar and Cleveland area are reminding you that our town centres are very much open for business.

As part of a national campaign, Redcar and Cleveland Council is calling on people to support their local high street, which are run by local people, employ residents and help contribute to the local economy.

Town Centres in Redcar and Cleveland including Redcar, Loftus, Eston, Guisborough, Saltburn, Skelton and Marske, are home to many small, independently owned shops offering a variety of gifts as well unique cafes and coffee shops to stop for food anddrink or food.

Parking in all the Council operated car parks is free after 1pm and there is an extensive bus and rail network for those who prefer not to drive.

Events to mark the day include the Redcar Alternative Market, a Victorian Christmas at Kirkleatham Museum and Redcar Christmas Market.