Major upgrade to A167 gets underway
As a major upgrade to the A167 Rushyford roundabout got underway, local residents have expressed concerns at the lack of a pedestrian crossing in the plans for Middridge Road.
Electric vehicle (EV) charging boost for County Durham
Residents are set to benefit from a major new scheme to improve electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in County Durham.
Support for single households facing homelessness
Additional support and accommodation is now available for single households who are experiencing homelessness across County Durham, with new hubs opening in Spennymoor, Bishop Auckland and Tow Law.
Football museum opens in Durham City after grant
A successful football-based pop-up museum has opened in the heart of Durham City after council grant funding.
School transport proposed changes
A council concessionary school transport scheme for 143 children is due to be cut.
Selective Licensing Scheme
A scheme which aims to crackdown on rogue landlords and regulate privately rented properties will be reviewed.
Council tax reduction scheme set to continue
Thousands of low-income households in County Durham could continue to receive help with their council tax bills under plans to extend the current support scheme for another year.
Shining ‘The Light’ on DLI treasures at new cultural venue
Treasured items which help to tell the stories of those who served in the Durham Light Infantry (DLI) are being prepared for display at a brand new cultural venue.
Butcher fined for selling underweight meat
A butcher found to be selling underweight meat has been ordered to pay almost £7,000.
In July 2017, Durham County Council’s trading standards received a...
New opportunities in County Durham’s care sector
New job opportunities are being created in County Durham’s adult social care sector as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.
An online recruitment and training...
