Join our big econ-versation
Over half a million residents in County Durham are being invited to join the big econ-versation on issues which matter…
Local councils drive to increase salt warehouse capacities ahead of winter
Every October, the Winter Weather Survey is conducted by the Local Government Association to gather information about local councils’ preparations…
SUNDERLAND LOCAL ELECTION CANDIDATES
A LIST of candidates standing for election to Sunderland City Council has now been published. The deadline for nominations closed…
Middlesbrough MP attacks ‘devious’ Government funding changes for councils
Andy McDonald branded the government’s new rules on Council Tax ‘devious’ and ‘underhand.’ “It is this Government’s shameful failure to…
Government U-turn on Housing Benefit Cap for Elderly and Vulnerable is “the right decision”, says Council Leader
The Leader of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, Councillor Bob Cook, has welcomed the announcement that the Government is dropping plans to…
Tenants set to unlock door to new homes
Coming soon a great opportunity to rent a newly-built home or apartment with Darlington Borough Council. Housing Services is keen…
Affordable housing scheme nears completion in Stockton
Thirteen will shortly welcome the first residents to its new housing scheme in Stockton. West End Gardens is an exciting…
Bird Flu exclusion zone extended
A PERIOD of special measures to prevent the spread of bird flu has been extended after outbreaks of a strain…
Travelling safely this Christmas
Party-goers are being reassured that taxis licensed by North Tyneside Council are a safe way to travel this Christmas. This…
Advice issued to avoid festive flytipping
MIDDLESBROUGH Council is asking residents to work with them again this year and use the recycling site at The Parkway…
New leisure centres for two more Northumberland towns
Two more multi-million pound leisure centres are to be built in key Northumberland locations as part of Labour’s Market Towns…
Northumberland County Council adopts the MND Charter
Northumberland County Council has become the first county council in the north to adopt the Motor Neurone Disease Charter (MND).…
Save yourself from debt this Christmas
In the run-up to Christmas, Durham County Council is encouraging everyone to speak to their local credit union to avoid…
Have your say on budget plans
REDCAR & Cleveland Borough Council has launched its budget consultation exercise, following a cabinet meeting on Tuesday 6 December. As…
Go dry this January
North Yorkshire County Council is backing Dry January – the national campaign from Alcohol Concern encouraging people across the UK…