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Find out how #LabourWorks for County DurhamLabour looks at “all possible options” to appeal council tax decision
Following mounting public anger at the Valuation Office Agency decision that council tax would not be backdated on buildings converted into homes without planning permission at North Lodge, Durham, council leader Simon Henig has requested chief officers look into all...
Act now to combat half term hunger crisis
Labour calls on “Red Wall” MPs to back campaign to feed county’s youngsters.
County’s COVID fightback continues
County Durham Labour has outlined the extra-ordinary emergency measures implemented to protect people’s health. As the latest lockdown rules come into force across the region, the County Council Labour administration is stepping up emergency response plans to support...
Labour hits out at Government A-Level disarray
Labour leaders in one of the areas most impacted by A-Level downgrades has called for the Government’s Education Minister to stand down amid ongoing A-Level chaos. Olwyn Gunn, County Durham’s portfolio holder for education, criticised the silence from Gavin...
New bus station will benefit all communities
County Durham Labour has outlined the considerable community impact that the regeneration of Durham Bus Station will deliver. Plans have been approved that will see the station, on North Road, torn down and a new attractive modern transport hub built in its place....
Funding boost for Ferryhill as lockdown measures ease
A Durham county councillor has secured over £5,000 in funding to help three popular community centres open their doors once lockdown measures are eased.
Councillor steps in to help vulnerable families
A COUNTY DURHAM councillor has helped raise thousands of pounds to prevent vulnerable families in his community from going hungry during the Coronavirus crisis.
COVID Response Force channels care to most vulnerable
Residents who are shielding in Willington, Sunnybrow, Oakenshaw and Hunwick will be supported with emergency food parcels, hot food deliveries, shopping, a medicine collection service and at-home social activities, as part of a Community COVID Response Force that has been launched in the area.
Councillor supports residents to put their best foot forward
Labour Group councillor, Tracie Smith, who represents Chester-le-Street North, has launched Great Walks on the Doorstep, where she is sharing inspiration for those who are exploring their area more during their lockdown-exercise on her social media page.
Kind councillor lends support to county’s vulnerable
A kindhearted County Durham councillor is putting her culinary and crafting skills to use, in a bid to support her community in the battle against COVID-19.