Environment news

A new plan sets out actions to ensure the best possible response to major incidents in County Durham on the back of Storm Arwen.

The largest local authority in the North East is celebrating rounds of success after being recognised three times for its work to tackle climate change.

Durham City's riverbank has been spruced up as part of an annual project to keep the city tidy.

The largest local authority in the North East has reviewed its climate change targets to produce an even more ambitious plan to achieve net zero in less than a decade.

A new set of ambitious climate targets are to be discussed by councillors, as we prepare to outline our next steps to achieving net zero.

More than £117m worth of schemes that would enhance transport, regeneration, town centres and culture are being developed across County Durham.

A County Durham man has been ordered to pay £1,000 after being caught on CCTV dumping a mattress, car seat and wood at the side of a road.

A man has been ordered to pay more than £450 after a vehicle he hired was used to dump waste at a County Durham nature reserve.

A County Durham man has been ordered to pay over £800 after he was caught throwing rubbish over his neighbour's wall.

County Durham residents are being encouraged to share their views on proposals to introduce new enforcement powers to tackle anti-social behaviour in a popular Teesdale beauty spot.

Competition judges have cast an expert eye over Durham City's best blooms and environmental campaigns.

Residents in County Durham can now hire an electric vehicle for the day, as part of a new car club service.

A County Durham wildlife park has been recognised for its commitment to the local environment.

A North East council has secured £10 million in funding to help housing associations make major energy efficiency improvements to their properties.

Councillors will be asked to declare an ecological emergency in County Durham as part of plans to do more to stop the decline of wildlife and natural habitats.

We hosted an event with international partners to share information on how to improve ways to get more businesses to become carbon neutral.

A North East Council is redoubling its efforts to protect, maintain and expand its tree cover.

A Hartlepool man has been ordered to pay over £4,000 after he was caught flytipping at multiple locations in County Durham.

A man who was captured on CCTV repeatedly dumping fridges in a County Durham layby has been ordered to pay more than £1,700, received a suspended prison sentence and had his van seized.

Leaders of a North East council are being asked to consider changes to a loan scheme which will encourage schools to make energy efficiency improvements.