by Leanne Fawcett | Apr 5, 2021 | Local News
Recycling centres across County Durham are now open for longer as part of a move to summer opening hours. Durham County Council-run household waste recycling centres will be open from 9am to 6pm, although times at some sites may vary. The council has created a new...
by Leanne Fawcett | Apr 1, 2021 | Local News
Motorists are being reminded that they can now take advantage of free afternoon parking at many car parks around County Durham. Durham County Council has introduced free parking after 2pm in its on and off-street car parks. The change, which comes into force today...
by Leanne Fawcett | Mar 29, 2021 | Local News
A north east council has pledged to go further in the fight against fly-tipping as the number of incidents across County Durham falls for the fourth year running. According to figures released by DEFRA, Durham County Council dealt with 6,548 cases in 2019-2020, a ten...
by Leanne Fawcett | Mar 17, 2021 | Leisure & Lifestyle
The locations of three new state-of-the-art leisure centres in County Durham have been agreed this morning (Wednesday). Durham County Council’s Cabinet has approved the preferred sites in Seaham, Chester-le-Street and Bishop Auckland, which will support the county’s...
by Leanne Fawcett | Mar 15, 2021 | Business
Work is set to begin on a major business park for County Durham, paving the way for 4,000 new jobs and a £400 million boost to the economy. Durham County Council is to begin work on the park at Aykley Heads, at Durham City, having already pledged £6 million to the...
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