Tag: DurhamCountyCouncil
Judges from Northumbria in Bloom Take a Look at Stanley
Judges from the Northumbria in Bloom competition have arrived to cast their eyes over the floral efforts of Stanley and other County Durham towns.
It...
County Durham Teaching Assistants Turn Down Pay Deal
County Durham’s teaching assistants have turned down a deal aimed at resolving a long-running pay dispute.
The dispute, between the teaching assistants and Durham County...
Council Offers New Deal to County Durham Teaching Assistants
After a long-running dispute, Durham County Council has offered its teaching assistants a new deal.
Plans revealed last year by the council to alter the...
Taxi Driver Gets Criminal Record for Refusing to Take Assistance Dog
A County Durham taxi driver has been prosecuted for refusing to allow a woman’s assistance dog into his cab.
The driver, who told the woman...
County Durham Fly-tipper Fined over £1,500
Another fly-tipper has been caught by Durham County Council, fined and left with a criminal record.
Adam Silliker, from Tow Law, was captured on CCTV...
Stanley Blossoms for Northumbria in Bloom
Stanley, and two other County Durham towns, are getting ready for this year’s Northumbria in Bloom competition.
The three entries are led by local community...
Consultations Ongoing over Future of Consett’s Middle Street
Consultations are taking place to consider different options for the redevelopment of Consett’s Middle Street.
There are two main ideas about how the town-centre street could be...
Over 800 Fines Issued for Environmental Crimes in County Durham
More than 800 people have received fines for breaking environmental laws in County Durham in the last 12 months.
Neighbourhood Wardens (officials who deal with...
Durham County Council to Offer Care Leavers More Support
Durham County Council have revealed plans to offer more support to young people who have left local authority care, particularly with regards to managing...
Popular County Durham Lollipop Duo Retire after 55 Years’ Service
Two popular school crossing attendants have retired after giving 55 years of service between them to County Durham and its children.
Thora Muir, 74, has...