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Councillors to consider consultation on Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy
Published October 03, 2023 3.57pm
Councillors will be asked to approve a public consultation on a new strategy to help reduce homelessness and rough sleeping when they meet next week.
Council to consider further savings proposals to balance its budget
Published October 03, 2023 2.46pm
Leaders at a North East council will consider further proposed savings to help it balance its budget next year as it faces a period of significant financial uncertainty.
Minister discusses NETPark expansion during visit
Published September 29, 2023 4.38pm
Plans for the expansion of a leading science park which would generate millions for the local economy were discussed during a government visit
Lumiere 2023 incredible full programme revealed
Published September 28, 2023 12.23pm
The incredible full programme for Lumiere, the UK's light art biennial, has been announced.
Extra road safety measures to be put in place near County Durham crossroads
Published September 27, 2023 11.20am
Extra road safety measures are set to be put in place near a County Durham crossroads.
Motorists advised of potential disruption at A689 Newton Cap Viaduct
Published September 26, 2023 12.19pm
Motorists who use the A689 Newton Cap Viaduct in Bishop Auckland are being advised of the potential for short delays to their journeys as essential works resume.
County Durham entries are pick of the bunch at floral awards
Published September 26, 2023 9.28am
County Durham entries have carried off a big bunch of awards following this year's Northumbria in Bloom competition.
Blue plaque unveiled at former home of Durham Miners' Association founder
Published September 25, 2023 2.04pm
A blue plaque has been unveiled on a house once lived in by one of the Durham Miners' Association's founding members.
Inspector appointed to assess minerals and waste development policy
Published September 25, 2023 10.46am
Inspectors have been appointed to oversee the final development of a new policy document for minerals and waste development in County Durham.
Work starts on "world-class" £37million school campus in Belmont
Published September 25, 2023 9.49am
The construction of a £37million primary and secondary school campus that will provide "world-class" facilities for more than a thousand County Durham children is underway.
Search begins for climate champions
Published September 21, 2023 9.17am
Advocates for the environment are being sought out as nominations open for prestigious awards.
Collection of handmade shirts goes on display - but could any of them be considered 'perfect'?
Published September 20, 2023 11.10am
Dozens of handmade shirts have gone on display at a County Durham arts venue as part of an exhibition exploring masculinity.
Suspended prison sentence for shop owner caught selling illegal tobacco
Published September 20, 2023 9.17am
A Darlington man has been given an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, after trading standards officers found counterfeit tobacco and cigarettes being sold from his shop.
Horden Masterplan delivery update to be shared with community
Published September 15, 2023 11.11am
Plans to invest £6 million in Horden to support the regeneration of the village are to be shared with residents.
Growth programme launched for County Durham businesses
Published September 14, 2023 2.27pm
A new programme to help businesses enhance their productivity and accelerate growth has been launched in County Durham.
The Louisa Centre refurbishment to begin
Published September 14, 2023 11.58am
The refurbishment of a County Durham leisure centre is to begin next week.
Cigarettes and vapes seized in council crackdown
Published September 13, 2023 9.23am
Illicit cigarettes and tobacco worth over £16,000 have been seized from three shops and a car in County Durham.
Update on Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)
Published September 12, 2023 10.04am
We commenced building surveys in 2022 in line with relevant government guidance. Our estate includes a range of different building types including the operational estate for our workforce, community and commercial buildings.
Aykley Heads set for redevelopment as part of new Durham Innovation District
Published September 08, 2023 10.55am
An already thriving cluster in County Durham is poised for expansion and to be a key site within a brand-new innovation district.
Youth Council praises young people's accomplishments
Published September 08, 2023 10.31am
Young people from across County Durham have been recognised for their outstanding achievements at an annual awards ceremony.
Keeping it in the county! County Durham social value project passes £300million mark
Published September 08, 2023 9.51am
A project which brings together 11 of County Durham's biggest employers has generated more than £300million in "social value" for the county since its launch last year.
Council seeks views on budget proposals
Published September 07, 2023 10.36am
Residents in County Durham are being invited to have their say on proposals to balance council budgets next year and beyond.
Competitive hedgelayers sought for rural skills contest
Published September 06, 2023 4.40pm
Countryside crafters will vie to be named County Durham's best hedgelayer in a prestigious annual competition next month.
Councillors updated on County Durham Partnership actions
Published September 05, 2023 4.08pm
Cost of living support and providing homes for Ukrainian refugees are just some of the positive actions which will be highlighted in a council partnership update.
Supporting residents to live long and healthy lives
Published September 05, 2023 2.40pm
Work being undertaken to support County Durham residents in living longer, healthier lives will be presented to councillors next week.
"Positive feedback" from residents following estate facelift
Published September 04, 2023 10.41am
Residents on a County Durham estate are benefiting from £233,000 worth of improvements including new kerbs, footpaths and landscaped areas.
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