Durham County Council2 hrs agoNorth-east of England receives fewest Green Flag awardsThe North East received just 57 awards, much lower than most regions of England, which had over 100.2 hrs ago4 days agoCalls for HGV and speed limits rejected by councilIt comes after residents in Barnard Castle raised noise and damage concerns.4 days ago7 days ago'Irreplaceable' mural could be lost to demolition Bennett Zon says it should be moved and "become the icon of the city" it was designed to be.7 days ago16 Jul 2026Children 'unfairly excluded' from free food schemeDurham Council calls on the government to extend access to a free food and activities scheme.16 Jul 202615 Jul 2026'Affordable' housing plans win council approvalThe two schemes will see more than 100 homes built at Brandon and Newton Hall, near Durham.15 Jul 202613 Jul 2026Shopping centre put up for sale by councilDurham County Council bought Bishop Auckland's Newgate Shopping Centre for £3.31 million in 2022.13 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Council rejects battery site amid safety fearsAfter 700 objections, councillors rejected an application on the grounds of harm to the landscape.8 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Plan for new builds to replace demolished homesDurham Council's planning committee is due to decide on the proposal for 22 homes in Newton Hall.8 Jul 20267 Jul 2026Neighbours of 'rotting' home still wait for actionKathleen and Tom Wilson worry they will die before the empty home they live next to is fixed.7 Jul 2026...
