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News-Electric vehicle (EV) charging boost for County Durham
Published July 17, 2024 9.22am
Residents are set to benefit from a major new scheme to improve electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in County Durham.
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Crematoriums awarded Green Flag
Published July 16, 2024 10.08am
Two crematoriums in County Durham have retained their Green Flag status for another year.
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Council lists 200 new actions to tackle climate change
Published July 10, 2024 12.07pm
A North East council is committing to over 200 further actions as part of its ambitions to tackle climate change.
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Three people in court for waste offences
Published June 12, 2024 9.20am
Three people in County Durham have been ordered to pay a collective penalty of over £2,000 for waste offences.
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Have your say on shopfront design and biodiversity planning policies
Published June 11, 2024 8.55am
Four consultation sessions will take place next month as we seek views on a series of new planning documents.
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Waste carrier fined for failing to produce legal documents
Published May 30, 2024 4.05pm
A County Durham man who was spotted collecting scrap metal has been ordered to pay out more than £600 after he failed to produce the required documentation.
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Have your say on Air Quality Action Plan
Published May 10, 2024 8.42am
People are being invited to have their say on an updated Air Quality Action Plan for Durham City.