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County Durham council budget to be considered by Cabinet
Published: 06 February 2024 16:23
Out leaders will consider our budget plans for 2024/25 when they meet next week.
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Thousands awarded to buildings to make energy savings
Published: 17 January 2024 09:23
Over £130,000 has been awarded to buildings across County Durham for energy efficiency improvements.
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Thousands of panto lovers have a ball at Cinderella
Published: 16 January 2024 10:53
The clock has struck midnight on Gala Durham's spellbinding pantomime Cinderella, with more than 30,000 theatre-goers joining in the fun.
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Independent committee members sought to help council maintain high standards
Published: 15 January 2024 10:09
A committee that helps to maintain high standards of governance and financial management at a North East council is seeking two new members.
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Taking action for good food in the North East
Published: 10 January 2024 10:00
The North East has been chosen to pilot a project which will see the region work towards more healthy and sustainable food for its residents.
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Major funding boost for County Durham's culture and regeneration programme
Published: 05 January 2024 09:36
A programme of world-class events, skills development and community-led activities has received a £1.25million Place Partnership award from Arts Council England through the National Lottery.
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Durham Bus Station to open this week
Published: 03 January 2024 10:54
Durham City's new bus station will open this weekend.
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Children's ward given the magic of panto
Published: 21 December 2023 09:28
Children on a hospital ward experienced the magic of a royal ball during a special visit from pantomime stars.
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Sign up to garden waste collections for 2024
Published: 18 December 2023 09:35
County Durham residents can now sign up for garden waste bin collections for 2024.
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School wins third prestigious award for outstanding play areas
Published: 15 December 2023 09:36
A County Durham primary school is celebrating after receiving another national learning award for its provision of outdoor play spaces.
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Updates to Christmas bin collections
Published: 14 December 2023 08:30
Residents across County Durham are reminded of some changes to bin collections over Christmas and New Year.
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Fake goods seized in run up to Christmas
Published: 13 December 2023 10:10
A large haul of counterfeit luxury designer goods, estimated to be worth tens of thousands of pounds, has been seized in County Durham.
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Much-missed councillor remembered with new memorial bench
Published: 11 December 2023 10:10
A new memorial bench, which pays tribute to a former Chair of County Council, has been installed in a County Durham park.
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Share your views on green spaces
Published: 08 December 2023 11:22
Residents are being encouraged to take part in a new study about green spaces in County Durham.
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Council supports plans for a smokefree generation
Published: 07 December 2023 10:03
We are backing Government plans to create a smokefree generation and tackle youth vaping.
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Wanted Traders for next year's Seaham Food Festival
Published: 05 December 2023 10:18
Applications are open for traders interested in taking a stall at next year's Seaham Food Festival.
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Gritting preparations ready for cold weather
Published: 29 November 2023 09:21
A North East council is ready to keep its county moving during winter.
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Helping children connect with nature at Hardwick Park
Published: 29 November 2023 09:07
Children from Sedgefield are connecting with nature and developing new skills thanks to a new forest school at Hardwick Park.
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Investment Zone announced for the North East
Published: 24 November 2023 10:28
Communities across the North East are set to benefit from up to 4,000 new jobs and a multi-million pound investment in the local economy.
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Exciting plans for Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex approved
Published: 24 November 2023 09:06
Plans have been approved to create a new wellbeing and community hub in Bishop Auckland, bringing together leisure activities and library services under one roof.
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