Durham County Council3 days agoResidents to challenge solar farm approval in courtA community group is heading to the High Court again, two years after winning a judicial review.3 days ago3 days agoCity's student housing developments questionedA councillor queries whether new student housing is needed when beds were unfilled last year.3 days ago5 days agoPlans to charge firms for disruptive roadworksDurham County Council is waiting on government approval to introduce "lane rental" charges.5 days ago6 days agoShopping centre student housing plan approvedA £58m scheme to transform Prince Bishops into a mixed-use development gets the go-ahead.6 days ago6 days agoForest lodge holiday park decision deferredCouncillors defer a decision about the development of lodges at the Greencroft Estate in Lanchester.6 days ago7 days agoPride event 'bigger and better' after controversyOrganiser Mel Metcalf says the event was a success, despite withdrawal of Reform-led council money.7 days ago29 May 2026Planning policy review calls after solar farm rowAn MP says amending national policy would come "too late" to stop the development.29 May 202627 May 2026Forest holiday lodges plan recommended for refusalAhead of a decision, Durham County Council's planners say the project would "harm" the landscape.27 May 202625 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 2026...
