Environment news

People in Coundon and Leeholme can share their thoughts on how to improve their community from next week.

Those looking to create or enhance areas in their neighbourhood can put plans into action through council funding.

A County Durham man has been ordered to pay more than £400 after dumping a fridge freezer in a back lane behind his home.

Councillors at a North East authority are to hear a new action plan to address a decline in biodiversity.

Residents in County Durham are being reminded of what rubbish goes in which bin as part of Recycle Week.

A city, towns and villages are celebrating after winning honours in a regional contest which recognises areas being kept colourful and inviting to residents and visitors alike.

County Durham will be one of nine areas to benefit from a £20 million scheme to improve electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.

The largest local authority in the North East is celebrating rounds of success after being recognised three times for its work to tackle climate change.

Durham City's riverbank has been spruced up as part of an annual project to keep the city tidy.

The largest local authority in the North East has reviewed its climate change targets to produce an even more ambitious plan to achieve net zero in less than a decade.

A new set of ambitious climate targets are to be discussed by councillors, as we prepare to outline our next steps to achieving net zero.

A County Durham man has been ordered to pay over £800 after he was caught throwing rubbish over his neighbour's wall.

Residents in County Durham can now hire an electric vehicle for the day, as part of a new car club service.

A County Durham wildlife park has been recognised for its commitment to the local environment.

A North East council has secured £10 million in funding to help housing associations make major energy efficiency improvements to their properties.

Councillors will be asked to declare an ecological emergency in County Durham as part of plans to do more to stop the decline of wildlife and natural habitats.

We hosted an event with international partners to share information on how to improve ways to get more businesses to become carbon neutral.

A North East Council is redoubling its efforts to protect, maintain and expand its tree cover.

A Hartlepool man has been ordered to pay over £4,000 after he was caught flytipping at multiple locations in County Durham.

A man who was captured on CCTV repeatedly dumping fridges in a County Durham layby has been ordered to pay more than £1,700, received a suspended prison sentence and had his van seized.