Durham County Council1 day agoCouncil defends mining village demolition schemeJohn Baptiste, a Horden resident, asked councillors if refurbishment of homes could be considered.1 day ago1 day agoResidents call out council silence over broken roadDurham Council has given no updates about repairs to the C31 into Hamsterley since 2024, say locals.1 day ago2 days ago'Eyesore' former masonic hall stuck in limboThe masonic hall developer in Bishop Auckland says the issue with progress is a lack of funds.2 days ago5 Jun 2026Residents to challenge solar farm approval in courtA community group is heading to the High Court again, two years after winning a judicial review.5 Jun 20265 Jun 2026City's student housing developments questionedA councillor queries whether new student housing is needed when beds were unfilled last year.5 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Plans to charge firms for disruptive roadworksDurham County Council is waiting on government approval to introduce "lane rental" charges.3 Jun 20262 Jun 2026Shopping centre student housing plan approvedA £58m scheme to transform Prince Bishops into a mixed-use development gets the go-ahead.2 Jun 20262 Jun 2026Forest lodge holiday park decision deferredCouncillors defer a decision about the development of lodges at the Greencroft Estate in Lanchester.2 Jun 20261 Jun 2026Pride event 'bigger and better' after controversyOrganiser Mel Metcalf says the event was a success, despite withdrawal of Reform-led council money.1 Jun 2026...
