LOCAL people are finding jobs - for other residents.

More than 50 people living in west Middlesbrough - the subject of a New Deal for Communities (NDC) multi-million pound facelift - have found a job through the "The great thing about "Our jobs and training strategy is designed to get NDC residents ready for work, help them develop the skills and qualifications to find a job, and make sure there are more important job opportunities for residents by encouraging businesses to grow and develop.

The project started in Middlesbrough town centre but has now moved into the regeneration area itself where it is working with the Employment Service, Benefits Agency and Working Links.

"I'm confident we will see even more residents from west Middlesbrough finding work now the offices are in the heart of the company,'' said Mr Snowden.