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Sunderland Council rules out ULEZ, clean air zones and 15-minute city plans

Sunderland City Council has confirmed it has no plans to introduce an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), Clean Air Zone (CAZ) or adopt the...
North East

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen rejects 26.5% pay rise worth £17,200

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has rejected a proposed 26.5% pay rise worth £17,200, saying politicians should focus on helping struggling households rather than...
Middlesborough

Middlesbrough children’s services leadership changes criticised after director leaves

The frequent leadership changes in Middlesbrough Council’s children’s services department have been criticised by councillors following the departure of its corporate director after approximately...
North East

Tees Valley councillors could receive £1,680 a year under new allowance proposals

Councillors serving on Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) committees could receive annual payments of £1,680 under new councillor allowance proposals being considered this week. The...
Durham

PM promises answers for thousands of women affected by County Durham breast surgery scandal

The Prime Minister has promised women affected by County Durham’s breast surgery scandal they will get the “support and the answers” they need, amid...
Environment

Sunderland Council urged to trial community skips to tackle fly-tipping and bulky waste backlog

Sunderland City Council is being asked to consider introducing “community skips” in an attempt to tackle fly-tipping across the city. Under a proposal due to...
North East

Cleveland police commissioner clashes with chief constable over proposed force mergers

Cleveland’s police and crime commissioner has found himself at odds with his own chief constable after both expressed differing views on police restructuring. A review...
Middlesborough

£10.4m Middlesbrough cycle lane scheme faces further scrutiny after councillors raise concerns

Proposals for a controversial cycle lane scheme went under the spotlight at a local authority committee. Middlesbrough Council’s overview and scrutiny board met for...
Community

Women achievers take centre stage at North East Bangladeshi Awards 2026

The fifth North East Bangladeshi Awards (NEBA) celebrated the achievements and contributions of the British Bangladeshi community, with 41 awards presented to individuals, businesses...
Newcastle

Newcastle councillors call for unpopular tip to be relocated amid 45-minute queues

Councillors in Newcastle have called for an unpopular household waste recycling centre to be relocated, claiming motorists face queues of up to 45 minutes...
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