‘How do I make this go away?’: Trio fined for dumping waste
Three men have been forced to pay more than £5,500 after commercial waste was repeatedly dumped on a lane used by farmers, dog walkers, and horse riders.
Helping to create a litter-free County Durham
A series of measures aimed at tackling littering are to be rolled out across County Durham.
Traffic light warning
A council has warned that deliberate damage to traffic lights is putting road users at risk after a series of incidents in County Durham.
Portfolio landlord fined for unsafe housing
A County Durham landlord responsible for 300 properties has been fined over £42,000 for serious breaches of his licence.
Check your voter registration details
The annual canvass is once again about to get underway in County Durham, with residents reminded to check their voter registration details.
Rivals criticise lack of debate
Reform leaders in County Durham have been accused of “blocking and shutting down democratic debate” at the council’s final meeting in County Hall.
Union equal pay plea
Durham County Council is facing a potential equal pay claim worth tens of millions of pounds from thousands of female workers, according to the GMB union.
Holiday food scheme plea backed
Children from low-income working families are being unfairly excluded from a government-funded holiday food scheme, Durham County Council has said.
Planning changes ‘a disgrace’
Councillors have labelled changes to the planning system “a disgrace” and criticised the reduced influence of local communities.
Councillor complaints increase by 300%
Complaints about the conduct of councillors in County Durham increased by more than 300% over the past year, according to a new report.
