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Mayor promises to ‘increase transparency’ of Tyne and Wear Metro amid public scrutiny concerns

The Tyne and Wear Metro will be subjected to more public accountability, the North East mayor has promised. Transport chiefs faced calls from passenger groups...
Finance

Councillor allowances to be voted on

Councillors in Middlesbrough will next week vote on whether they should receive more money for their roles. The town’s councillors are being recommended to...
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Framwellgate School in Durham will be rebuilt to replace the current outdated teaching facilities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...
Middlesborough

Albert Road building to host HMOs and retail area as plans approved

A four storey building on Albert Road will host numerous HMOs as well as a retail offering, with plans now approved. Permission had previously been...
Bradford & Keighley

Bradford Council’s debt levels rises – new figures reveal

Bradford Council’s debt has risen by more than £132 million in the past year and now stands at almost £1,300 per person. New figures show...
Bradford & Keighley

Council’s decision to refuse digital advertisement on side of motorway is refused

A planning inspector has been urged to overturn a Bradford Council decision to refuse plans for an advertising sign overlooking the M606. An application for...
Bradford & Keighley

“Concern” over fall in healthy life expectancy in Bradford

The number of years a person in Bradford can expect to live a healthy life has fallen in recent years. The “Healthy Life Expectancy” (HLE)...
Education

Home schooling concerns and more: four motions heading to Middlesbrough Council

Concerns surrounding home schooling have resulted in one of the four motions going in front of Middlesbrough councillors next week. The full meeting of the...
Gateshead

Northumbria police: PCC on asylum demos

A North East police boss has revealed a “tinderbox” summer cost the force a “fortune” amid regular asylum hotel protests. The Northumbria Police and...
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