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The Tory mayor said that he has βalwaysβ been a Conservative and had a pop at Reformβs economic credibility when asked about a potential defection. Reporting from the Financial Times has outlined so far βunsuccessfulβ attempts from Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, to get Lord Houchen to jump ship to the political party that…
The Tory mayor said that he has βalwaysβ been a Conservative and had a pop at Reformβs economic credibility when asked about a potential defection. Reporting from the Financial Times has outlined so far βunsuccessfulβ attempts from Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, to get Lord Houchen to jump ship to the political party that…
Durham County Council said it will receive Β£51.4 million across three years as part of the latest local government funding settlement, despite claims from regional MPs that Β£170 million has been awarded.Β The money is designed to improve the local authorityβs core spending power and can be used to pay for services like bin collections,…
The unnamed motorist had been licensed with the council for 16 years, from August 2008 until his licence was revoked in August 2024, say minutes of a Stockton Council licensing committee meeting. Cleveland Police disclosed he had been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and affray, councillors were told. Members of…
Conservative Councillor David Coupe showed the Local Democracy Reporting ServiceΒ (LDRS) around part of his Stainton & Thornton ward to see potholes galore, just as the town has been positively recognised by a new national system measuring how councils look after their roads. The Department for Transport has graded local highway authorities across England, awarding them…
Conservative Councillor David Coupe showed the Local Democracy Reporting ServiceΒ (LDRS) around part of his Stainton & Thornton ward to see potholes galore, just as the town has been positively recognised by a new national system measuring how councils look after their roads. The Department for Transport has graded local highway authorities across England, awarding them…
Greggs already occupies a plot in Marton Estate Square, just off of Laurel Road, and the council has now given the company the go-ahead to move next door. Along with granting planning permission for the use of unit two in the precinct, further proposals have been green lit, meaning locals can expect to see shopfront…
The Northern Echo can reveal that Ms Reeves only worked from the town’s Treasury offices on two occasions in 2025. She said she wanted to use the townβs Treasury offices βregularlyβ during a visit to the site after her election in July 2024, and even urged fellow ministers to do the same. But in March…
The Northern Echo can reveal that Ms Reeves only worked from the town’s Treasury offices on two occasions in 2025. She said she wanted to use the townβs Treasury offices βregularlyβ during a visit to the site after her election in July 2024, and even urged fellow ministers to do the same. But in March…
Ms Reeves said she remained committed to the Darlington Economic Campus (DEC) after The Northern Echo revealed her record for working from the town. Rival politicians have argued the campus – which the Chancellor previously said remained “incredibly important”- needs to be paid the attention it deserves.Β The new Darlington Economic Campus site on Brunswick…
