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Bill Edgar | Local Democracy Reporter

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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...
Durham

Care services prioritised over green projects

Council leaders have reiterated a pledge to prioritise care services over net zero projects. The comments came as the Reform UK-led Durham County Council responded...
Durham

Work starts on leisure centre

Work has started on a new leisure centre in Bishop Auckland. Built on the site of the former Woodhouse Close Library, the new community hub...
Durham

Framwellgate School in Durham will be rebuilt to replace the current outdated teaching facilities

The long-awaited redevelopment of a ‘tired’ school described as requiring significant improvements has been approved. Framwellgate School in Durham will be rebuilt to replace the...
Durham

Aldi will leave its existing store at Dragonville Retail Park

A supermarket’s relocation has been praised for improving a site described as “an absolute dump”. Aldi will leave its existing store at Dragonville Retail Park...
Darlington

Number Forty in Skinnergate faces closure after supporting vulnerable people in the town centre for three years

The future of a Darlington welfare hub is in doubt due to a decline in visitors and concerns around funding. Number Forty in Skinnergate faces...
Darlington

New rules aimed at making taxis in Darlington safer have been proposed

New rules aimed at making taxis in Darlington safer have been proposed. Under changes suggested by Darlington Borough Council, drivers would be required to install...
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