Labour retains County Durham council ward in by-election after councillor's death
Labour retains control of a County Durham council ward following the death of a councillor.
Local Democracy Reporter (County Durham and Darlington)
Bill is the Local Democracy Reporter for County Durham and Darlington. He reports on the latest political news, council meetings, social issues, investigations and data-driven stories. Got a story? Get in touch below.
Bill is the Local Democracy Reporter for County Durham and Darlington. He reports on the latest political news, council meetings, social issues, investigations and data-driven stories. Got a story? Get in touch below.
Labour retains control of a County Durham council ward following the death of a councillor.
Joy Allen has been re-elected as Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for County Durham and Darlington.
Labour North East mayor candidate Kim McGuinness received the most votes among residents in County Durham.
A councillor criticised for sharing a “shockingly racist meme” online has avoided suspension.
Campaigners have stepped up their efforts against plans to build a huge solar farm which it is claimed will devastate the community.
Demand for housing in Darlington has experienced a “significant increase” over the last three years.
Darlington Football Club’s plans to build a new stadium have faced further delays due to this season’s relegation battle and one of the desired site’s being sold to a different developer.
A councillor is under investigation after sharing a “shockingly racist meme” on social media.
People in County Durham will join thousands of others in the North East later this week to vote for a new mayor.
The former Darlington snooker and bingo hall on Eldon Street will be demolished and used for new housing.
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