Cabinet and council meeting news

An initiative which aims to improve communities in County Durham by raising housing standards and management in the private renting sector has received backing by senior council members and two MPs.

New jobs, improved transport links and a welcome boost to County Durham's visitor economy are a step closer after councillors agreed to invest £2.1 million into a heritage railway line.

Terry Collins, chief executive of Durham County Council, has today (15 September) announced his intention to retire after a successful 43-year career in local government.

Our resolve to bring more and better jobs into County Durham, connect communities and support people to live long and independent lives has been strengthened in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Almost 15,000 illicit cigarettes have been seized as part of enforcement work to protect the residents of County Durham, councillors will hear.

A scheme which aims to drive up standards in the private housing sector and improve communities across County Durham is being considered by senior council members.

A North East council has been shortlisted for a national award for its digital transformation.

Our Cabinet member Cllr Carl Marshall has welcomed an announcement from government to invest in upgrading rail services in the North.

Councillors in County Durham are being recommended to approve the consolidation of a school onto a single site in order to offer the best possible learning environment for children.

A North East council has been asked to help secure the future of a County Durham secondary school as it prepares to join a multi academy trust.

New council homes could be built in County Durham under a proposed development scheme.

A North East council has welcomed a planning inspector's latest response to its proposals to create thousands of jobs and new homes.