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Darlington Councillors ‘clash’ over photoshopped image

Furious councillors clashed over a photoshopped image alleging Darlington Council “doesn’t care” about the public. A heated Darlington Borough Council meeting on Thursday evening erupted...

Council leaders warn cuts to winter fuel payments could push thousands of pensioners into fuel poverty in County Durham

Cuts to winter fuel payments could “push thousands of pensioners into fuel poverty” across County Durham, council leaders have warned. Cross-party councillors on Durham County...

Residents urge council to limit mixed-use homes in Darlington amid growing concerns over safety and community impact

Concerned residents have called for a curb on the number of mixed-use homes in Darlington. Council leaders have been urged to introduce new rules to...

Darlington councillors agree to extend council tax support scheme for people on low incomes

Thousands of Darlington residents will pay reduced council tax bills after an annual support scheme was approved. Councillors at Darlington Borough Council agreed to extend...

Darlington Borough Council struggling to balance its budget due to rising cost of tackling homelessness

Increased demand for Darlington homelessness support has led to a lack of available accommodation for vulnerable residents, council leaders warned. The rising cost of tackling...

Tax-paying residents living in the majority of Darlington homes could face an increase of nearly £100

The extra amount Darlington residents will pay on their council tax bills if a proposed five per cent increase is approved can be revealed. Tax-paying...

Plans approved for 53 new homes in County Durham town to boost local housing and economy

Dozens of new homes will be built in a County Durham town after councillors approved plans. A proposal by Gleeson Homes to build 53 houses...

County Durham and Darlington hospitals add extra beds and services to tackle winter pressures on NHS

Extra community hospital beds will be available in County Durham and Darlington this winter to help ease demand on NHS hospitals. The County Durham and...

Calls grow for zero emission buses to tackle Durham’s air pollution crisis

Residents have urged the North East mayor to provide funding for new zero emission buses in Durham City’s most polluted areas. The City of Durham...

Plans for new town ‘gateway’ revealed in Darlington

Initial plans to create a new “gateway” into Darlington town centre have been revealed. An outline application for a mixed-use development including up to 205...

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