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.
Povery figures latest
Thousands of families across County Durham continue to face poverty, with rates above the national average and support services under increasing strain.
County Hall history exhibition
An exhibition celebrating the history of County Durham’s long-serving council headquarters will take place ahead of the building’s closure.
Residents critical to future of County Durham
Residents are being invited to shape the future of the county, from housing and jobs to transport and town centres, through the creation of a brand-new County Durham Plan.
Plea to cut tree refused
Residents are terrified a large tree could fall and flatten their homes – but the council has refused to take action.
Polytunnel and shepherd’s hut approved
A plea to keep a “vital” polytunnel and shepherd’s hut to secure the future of a County Durham farm has been supported.
Leisure centre demolition plan
Prior approval is required for the demolition of a derelict leisure centre targeted by vandals.
Farewell to County Hall: Exhibition marks end of an era for North East council
An event celebrating the history of County Durham’s largest civic building will take place next week, ahead of the building’s closure this summer.
Professor Chris Whitty puts County Durham in the spotlight
Chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty, is bringing County Durham into national focus by including it as a case study in his upcoming national report on health in small towns and rural areas.
Fears village is becoming ‘overdeveloped’
A County Durham village is at “risk of being overdeveloped”, a councillor has warned, with hundreds of new homes planned despite concerns about pressure on local services.
