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Bill Edgar | Local Democracy Reporter

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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...

Darlington council extends crisis support for vulnerable households amid rising living costs

Council grants to provide crisis support to vulnerable Darlington households will continue into next year. The Household Support Fund, which provides funding to help with...

Council leaders urged to combat child poverty in County Durham amid heated debate

A council has been urged to put politics aside and work together to reduce child poverty in County Durham. The plea came just days after...

Darlington Borough Council submits proposal to revive Edward Pease House

The much-anticipated redevelopment of a historic Darlington building has been revealed. Darlington Borough Council has submitted a proposal to revive Edward Pease House as part...

Top council jobs advertised as the local authority undergoes restructuring

Darlington Borough Council is looking for new executives amid a major upheaval of its senior leadership team. The local authority is undergoing a restructuring after...

Bus services a “headache”, MP pushes for improved bus connectivity

Bus services in County Durham have been described as an “absolute headache” for passengers due to ongoing cancellations and delays. An MP hopes new measures...

Local taxi drivers fear overwhelming competition as Uber expands in Darlington

Darlington taxi drivers have raised concerns about the rise of Uber drivers taking rides off local cabbies. Local drivers have reported an increase in Uber...

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