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Bill Edgar | Local Democracy Reporter

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Darlington

Residents demand action as anti-social behaviour and off-road bikes top Darlington safety concerns

Residents in Darlington have thrown their support behind new council plans to tackle persistent anti-social behaviour and the growing nuisance of off-road motorcycles across...
Durham

Council tax rise proposal reduced

A revised 1.99 per cent council tax increase for County Durham households has been supported by council leaders. Members of Durham County Council’s cabinet backed...
Elections

Councillors joins Advance UK

A County Durham councillor who was expelled from Reform UK has joined a new party. Paul Bean, who represents the Crook ward, is the county’s...
Darlington

By-election date confirmed for Darlington’s Red Hall and Lingfield ward

A by-election to fill a vacant seat held by a former Labour councillor in Darlington will be held in December. Darlington Borough Council confirmed that...
Durham

Government inquiry into 227-acre Burnhope solar farm adjourned after council notification error

A proposal to build the solar farm by the applicant, Lightsource BP, to the north of Burnhope, near Lanchester, was approved by Durham County...
Durham

Durham councillor runs 100 miles in 24 hours to raise funds for new school playground

A County Durham councillor is running 100 miles in 24 hours to fundraise for a new school playground. Kyle Genner, Reform member for Bowburn and...
Durham

Durham councillor slams Arriva survey as “impossible choice” over key County Durham bus route

A regional bus operator has been accused of isolating residents through potential changes to a key County Durham bus route. Arriva is surveying the public...
Durham

Durham councillors back ‘Maya’s Law’ campaign to strengthen child protection after toddler’s death

Councillors have backed calls for a new law to protect children after the tragic death of a County Durham toddler. The Maya’s Law campaign has...
Durham

Durham councillors approve new freedom of expression protections despite warnings over offensive language

A bid to change free speech laws for councillors in County Durham has been approved. Reform UK’s proposal to strengthen freedom of expression protections in...
Darlington

Waste incinerator project raises environmental and financial concerns

A plea to withdraw from a controversial waste incinerator project has been rejected. Darlington Borough Council voted against a Conservative motion to withdraw from the...
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