University and Council invite comments on estates projects
Durham University and Durham County Council are holding a joint public consultation event on three estate projects proposed for Durham…
Walk of the Wardens
A team of ten council wardens are giving up their own time for a sponsored walk in aid of the…
Wardens offer helping hand in bad weather
Teams of council workers have been out in force keeping County Durham moving during the bad weather. Neighbourhood wardens from…
Keeping County Durham moving
Council staff are working hard to ensure services in County Durham are unaffected by the current bad weather. Gritters have…
Residents invited to view plans for Horden railway station
Residents are being invited to look at detailed plans for a new railway station in Horden. In 2016, a consultation…
Seaham business hosts open day to help young people into work
A Seaham business is helping young people get into work with support from a Durham County Council-led initiative. ResQ, a…
Pest control team achieves European standard
Bed bugs, rats, cockroaches, fleas and weevils – they deal with them all on a daily basis. And now Durham…
Council leader calls for cross party support to protect HMS Bulwark
The leader of Durham County Council is calling for cross party support to help protect the future of a Royal…
Litter heroes urged to take part in this year’s Big Spring Clean
Communities and volunteers across County Durham and Darlington are being urged to take part in the eleventh annual ‘Big Spring…
Pest control help for County Durham businesses
Businesses in County Durham looking to tackle or avoid pest problems are being offered free help. Durham County Council is…
Muddy Mayhem set to return in September
Thrill seeking early birds are invited to sign up to take on the dirtiest of challenges as Muddy Mayhem returns.…
Drop-in to give your views on flood defence scheme
Residents and businesses can have their say on a proposed £6.2 million flood prevention scheme for Chester-le-Street at an event…
£8.2m new school for Bowburn goes before Cabinet
Proposals to build a brand new £8.2m school in a County Durham village go before councillors next week. Plans for…
Residents back council’s savings plans
Councillors will next week hear how the region’s largest authority plans to make savings over the next four years through…
National recognition for Wharton Park restoration
A £3m project to breathe new life into a County Durham park has won national recognition. Durham County Council’s restoration…