Tag: DurhamCountyCouncil
County Durham Jobs Growth Higher than UK Average
Despite a challenging economic and political climate, statistics show that County Durham’s economy has grown in recent years. The latest estimates suggest that there...
County Durham Backs Council’s Dog Control Plans
County Durham’s residents have overwhelmingly approved council plans to tackle problems caused by irresponsible dog owners.As a result, Durham County Council is set to...
County Durham Fly-tipper Gets Fine and Criminal Record
Durham County Council has shown its determination to crack down on illegal fly-tipping by ensuring that one offender received a fine and criminal record. Simon...
95% of County Durham Youngsters Get their First-Choice School
More than 5,000 County Durham children have received a place at one of their chosen secondary schools for the academic year due to start...
Big Spring Clean Coming to County Durham
The Big Spring Clean, when communities and volunteers unite to tidy up County Durham, will this year take place between Monday 27th February and...
Durham County Council Wins Keep Britain Tidy Awards
Durham County Council has recently been awarded two prizes in the annual Keep Britain Tidy Awards. In a ceremony in Leeds on Thursday, the...
No Change Likely in County Durham’s School Admissions Policy
Durham County Council is one of the country’s most successful local authorities when it comes to helping children and parents get their first choice...
Durham County Council Pledges to Protect Frontline Services from Cuts
In the coming year, Durham County Council will have to deal with a funding shortfall of £36 million due to central government cuts. The...
Durham County Council Upbeat about Coming Year
In his first council address of 2017, Durham County Council’s leader Simon Henig sounded upbeat about both the council’s recent achievements and its plans...
More than 2000 Unemployed Young People Sign up for DurhamWorks
More than 2000 County Durham youngsters who are not in work, education or training have signed up to take part in DurhamWorks. DurhamWorks is...
