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Have your say on homelessness and rough sleeper strategy
Published: Jan 05, 2023 9.19am
Residents are being invited to have their say and shape a new strategy to help reduce homelessness and rough sleeping in County Durham.
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New North East devolution deal
Published: Dec 28, 2022 9.50am
Plans to bring billions of pounds and more power to the North East have progressed, with Government today releasing a press notice outlining a deal on the table for the seven local authorities in the North East.
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We have won an award for our use of technology in social care
Published: Dec 22, 2022 9.54am
We and some of our local care homes are celebrating after winning national awards for our use of a digital social care system.
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We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader
Published: Dec 21, 2022 9.58am
We have been recognised for our forward-thinking work to improve employment opportunities for disabled people in County Durham.
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Working in partnership to support residents with cost of living
Published: Dec 20, 2022 10.29am
We have vowed to keep doing all we can to help people amid the rising cost of living.
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Shared Lives service rated outstanding
Published: Dec 20, 2022 10.00am
A service offering care and support to adults and young people with learning disabilities and mental health needs has been rated as outstanding.
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Seven County Durham schools to benefit from building upgrades
Published: Dec 19, 2022 10.35am
Seven schools in County Durham will benefit from major upgrades to their sites following our successful bids.
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Dates announced for Seaham Food Festival
Published: Dec 16, 2022 9.59am
Traders are being encouraged to get ahead for the new year as applications open to be involved in one of the North East's most popular food festivals.
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Bold new vision for County Durham's economy
Published: Dec 15, 2022 9.19am
A bold and ambitious new strategy that will shape County Durham's economy over the next decade and beyond has been officially adopted by the county council.
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Have your say on outdoor sports facilities in Chester-le-Street
Published: Dec 14, 2022 10.09am
Residents are invited to have their say on how to ensure outdoor sporting facilities in Chester-le-Street meet the needs of local communities and are as sustainable as possible.
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County Durham foster carers say thank you to John Lewis
Published: Dec 13, 2022 10.30am
Foster carers in County Durham have written to a national retailer to say thank you for shining a spotlight on what they do.
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Audiences in for a festive delight this Christmas at Bishop Auckland Town Hall
Published: Dec 13, 2022 10.06am
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Bishop Auckland Town Hall with a classic pantomime, festive award-winning folk music and screenings of a festive favourite this December.
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New gym, play area and bowling at Peterlee Leisure Centre
Published: Dec 12, 2022 11.03am
A leisure centre in East Durham is set to undergo significant works to enhance its sports and leisure offer.
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Host of Ukrainian family encourages others to come forward
Published: Dec 12, 2022 9.06am
"People say to me 'she has got your eyes, is she your granddaughter?'"
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Corner shop ordered to close after tobacco investigation
Published: Dec 09, 2022 10.35am
A County Durham shop has been ordered to close after suspected illegal tobacco was found on the premises.
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WEEE project wins national award
Published: Dec 09, 2022 10.12am
We have been recognised for our efforts to reduce and recycle waste at the National Recycling Awards.
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Plan to invest £30 million in County Durham approved
Published: Dec 08, 2022 10.12am
A plan outlining how the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) will be invested in County Durham has been approved by government.
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Chance for communities to enhance natural spaces
Published: Dec 08, 2022 9.32am
Those looking to create or enhance areas in their neighbourhood can put plans into action through council funding.
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County Durham's network of Warm Spaces
Published: Dec 08, 2022 9.22am
More than 100 Warm Spaces have been created across County Durham.
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Accessible performances start for Sleeping Beauty
Published: Dec 07, 2022 11.50am
A popular County Durham pantomime which has entertained thousands of people already is preparing to host its first accessible performance this week.