Durham County Council2 days agoCouncil rejects battery site amid safety fearsAfter 700 objections, councillors rejected an application on the grounds of harm to the landscape.2 days ago3 days agoPlan for new builds to replace demolished homesDurham Council's planning committee is due to decide on the proposal for 22 homes in Newton Hall.3 days ago4 days agoNeighbours of 'rotting' home still wait for actionKathleen and Tom Wilson worry they will die before the empty home they live next to is fixed.4 days ago1 Jul 2026Council leader issues warning to HMO developersDurham County Council's Andrew Husband warns would-be HMO investors "Durham's probably not for you".1 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Theme park allowed to stay open for longerKynren is given permission by Durham County Council to extend its opening days and hours.1 Jul 202628 Jun 2026Fond farewell for council HQ ahead of demolitionPeople share mixed emotions as Durham County Council leaves it brutalist home of 63 years.28 Jun 202625 Jun 2026Hotel at cricket ground unanimously approvedThe six-storey hotel at Chester-le-Street's Riverside ground includes tiered seating for spectators.25 Jun 202624 Jun 2026Council land being sold at 'fraction' of its valueOpposition councillors believe Reform-led Durham County Council is selling the land too cheaply.24 Jun 202623 Jun 2026Revamped military museum to open in AugustThe site will open with a show hosting the works of artists including Tracey Emin and Olafur Eliasson.23 Jun 2026...
