Durham County Council5 hrs agoShopping centre student housing plan approvedA £58m scheme to transform Prince Bishops into a mixed-use development gets the go-ahead.5 hrs ago7 hrs agoForest lodge holiday park decision deferredCouncillors defer a decision about the development of lodges at the Greencroft Estate in Lanchester.7 hrs ago1 day agoPride event 'bigger and better' after controversyOrganiser Mel Metcalf says the event was a success, despite withdrawal of Reform-led council money.1 day ago4 days agoPlanning policy review calls after solar farm rowAn MP says amending national policy would come "too late" to stop the development.4 days ago6 days agoForest holiday lodges plan recommended for refusalAhead of a decision, Durham County Council's planners say the project would "harm" the landscape.6 days ago25 May 2026Council slammed for new political assistant jobsThe Reform-led council says the roles will help it to run effectively but opponents are unhappy.25 May 202623 May 2026Rare coastal grassland restoration completedAlmost £1m is spent successfully restoring magnesian limestone grasslands in County Durham.23 May 202620 May 2026Work to replace cladding at bus station beginsThe council says the work at Durham's bus station could take several months.20 May 202618 May 2026Village 'betrayed' over solar farm approvalResidents of the Durham village bemoan a Planning Inspectorate decision to allow a huge solar farm.18 May 2026...
