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CouncilThe Northern Echo

Reform council approves 'best budget' for County Durham residents

Great news for residents across County Durham! Our council has just approved what they're calling the "best budget yet," promising to deliver vital services and support for us all. We'll be diving into what this means for our local communities.

19 February 2026
The Northern Echo

Reform council approves 'best budget' for County Durham residents

Reform council approves 'best budget' for County Durham residents  The Northern Echo

19 February 2026
The Northern Echo

Council warned of future budget 'uncertainty' in County Durham after tax rise cut

Well, it sounds like our local council is facing some tricky decisions ahead regarding our budgets here in County Durham. After a proposed tax rise was scaled back, there's a warning of future 'uncertainty' for our services. We'll be keeping a close eye on what this means for our community.

14 February 2026
The Northern Echo

Council warned of future budget 'uncertainty' in County Durham after tax rise cut

Council warned of future budget 'uncertainty' in County Durham after tax rise cut  The Northern Echo

14 February 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham solar farm schemes questioned with Net Zero labelled 'pointless'

Plans for new solar farms across County Durham are facing scrutiny, with some questioning the effectiveness of Net Zero targets. We're looking into what this could mean for our local area and the future of renewable energy right here in County Durham.

13 February 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham solar farm schemes questioned with Net Zero labelled 'pointless'

County Durham solar farm schemes questioned with Net Zero labelled 'pointless'  The Northern Echo

13 February 2026
The Northern Echo

Plans for County Durham homes in 'unsuitable location' refused

Great news for our local residents as plans for new homes in County Durham have been turned down by the council. The proposed location was deemed unsuitable, which is a relief for many of us concerned about development in our beautiful county.

26 January 2026
The Northern Echo

Plans for County Durham homes in 'unsuitable location' refused

Plans for County Durham homes in 'unsuitable location' refused  The Northern Echo

26 January 2026
The Northern Echo

Durham council praised for 'strong direction and stability' after Reform takeover

Great news for our council! It seems our local leadership is being recognised for steering us in the right direction. It's always good to hear positive updates about how our council is serving the people of Durham.

15 January 2026
The Northern Echo

Durham council praised for 'strong direction and stability' after Reform takeover

Durham council praised for 'strong direction and stability' after Reform takeover  The Northern Echo

15 January 2026
The Northern Echo

Durham council praised for 'strong direction and stability' after Reform takeover

Durham council praised for 'strong direction and stability' after Reform takeover  The Northern Echo

15 January 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham council tax proposals revealed as residents set for 3.1 per cent hike

Big news for our County Durham households as plans for council tax are on the table. It looks like we're facing a proposed increase of 3.1% for the upcoming year, and we'll be keeping a close eye on how this impacts our local community here in Durham.

13 January 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham council tax proposals revealed as residents set for 3.1 per cent hike

County Durham council tax proposals revealed as residents set for 3.1 per cent hike  The Northern Echo

13 January 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham council tax proposals revealed as residents set for 3.1 per cent hike

County Durham council tax proposals revealed as residents set for 3.1 per cent hike  The Northern Echo

13 January 2026
durhammagazine.co.uk

County Durham Council Shares Christmas and New Year Service Closures

County Durham Council Shares Christmas and New Year Service Closures  durhammagazine.co.uk

17 December 2025
durhammagazine.co.uk

Durham County Council and Sport England Partner to Break Down Barriers to Activity

Durham County Council and Sport England Partner to Break Down Barriers to Activity  durhammagazine.co.uk

17 December 2025
durhammagazine.co.uk

County Durham Council Shares Christmas and New Year Service Closures

County Durham Council Shares Christmas and New Year Service Closures  durhammagazine.co.uk

17 December 2025
durhammagazine.co.uk

Durham County Council and Sport England Partner to Break Down Barriers to Activity

Durham County Council and Sport England Partner to Break Down Barriers to Activity  durhammagazine.co.uk

17 December 2025
The Northern Echo

Council tax shake‑up means County Durham’s poorest to pay at least 10 per cent

Council tax shake‑up means County Durham’s poorest to pay at least 10 per cent  The Northern Echo

10 December 2025
The Northern Echo

Council tax shake‑up means County Durham’s poorest to pay at least 10 per cent

Council tax shake‑up means County Durham’s poorest to pay at least 10 per cent  The Northern Echo

10 December 2025
North East Bylines

Reform vote to raise council taxes for the poorest in County Durham

Reform vote to raise council taxes for the poorest in County Durham  North East Bylines

3 December 2025
North East Bylines

Reform vote to raise council taxes for the poorest in County Durham

Reform vote to raise council taxes for the poorest in County Durham  North East Bylines

3 December 2025
The Northern Echo

What have your neighbours been up to? Plans lodged in County Durham this week

What have your neighbours been up to? Plans lodged in County Durham this week  The Northern Echo

28 November 2025
The Northern Echo

What have your neighbours been up to? Plans lodged in County Durham this week

What have your neighbours been up to? Plans lodged in County Durham this week  The Northern Echo

28 November 2025
The Northern Echo

County Durham council tax reforms take step forward as cabinet backs plan

County Durham council tax reforms take step forward as cabinet backs plan  The Northern Echo

19 November 2025
The Northern Echo

County Durham council tax reforms take step forward as cabinet backs plan

County Durham council tax reforms take step forward as cabinet backs plan  The Northern Echo

19 November 2025
The Northern Echo

Poorest residents in County Durham set to lose full council tax support

Poorest residents in County Durham set to lose full council tax support  The Northern Echo

12 November 2025
The Northern Echo

Poorest residents in County Durham set to lose full council tax support

Poorest residents in County Durham set to lose full council tax support  The Northern Echo

12 November 2025
North East Bylines

County Durham residents fear higher bills as Reform UK plans council tax changes

County Durham residents fear higher bills as Reform UK plans council tax changes  North East Bylines

14 October 2025
North East Bylines

County Durham residents fear higher bills as Reform UK plans council tax changes

County Durham residents fear higher bills as Reform UK plans council tax changes  North East Bylines

14 October 2025