November 8, 2026
Tax rise to net Durham County Council £7m – but cost Band…
DURHAM County Council is proposing not to increase core tax in the coming year, despite pressure on its budget.However, its medium-term financial plan does make for an increase in the…
Crime commissioner’s maximum £10 tax hike is backed
TAX payers are to be hit by a £10 rise in the cost of policing the county.Durham Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Joy Allen’s proposals for the maximum increase allowed…
Now even fewer empty shops in Barnard Castle as town thrives
BARNARD Castle’s high street continues to buck national trends by continuing to grow despite the coronavirus pandemic.A count of businesses trading in the town shows there are fewer vacant shops…
Surge in tourism proposals as Teesdale looks to cash in on visitor…
A TOURISM boom in Teesdale has led to a surge in enquiries from residents in the area about providing accommodation for visitors.A freedom of information request has revealed all pre-planning…
