The Light shines on Durham – Bishop FM takes a first look inside the city’s newest cultural venue.
It is part gallery, part museum, part community space and part experiment in what a modern cultural venue in County Durham can be.
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NFU Mutual agency to occupy County Durham unit
An insurance company has opened a new base at a Spennymoor business park, with help
from a fund which brings vulnerable buildings back into use.
Durham County Council contributed £50,000 of its Towns and Villages Vulnerable
Buildings Fund to finish the construction and refurbishment of a large unit at Thinford Park.
Consultation on selective licensing scheme proposed.
A scheme which regulates privately rented properties in County Durham could be reviewed.
Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be asked to agree to a consultation to review it’s selective licensing scheme beyond 31 March 2027.
St George’s Day celebrations across County Durham
Celebrations are taking place across County Durham this week to mark St George’s Day.
Durham County Council has organised a range of family-friendly activities to celebrate St
George’s Day on Thursday (23 April).
Bishop Auckland Town Council Launches Mobile Can‑Crushing Station to Support Local Foodbank.
Bishop Auckland Town Council has launched a new mobile can‑crushing station that will be used at community events and activities across the town, with all proceeds from recycled cans being donated to Woodhouse Close Church and Community Centre Foodbank.
Plot To Plate at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.
While many people simply attend the Bishop Auckland Food Festival to sample the food and enjoy the social atmosphere, it was wonderful to see others engaging with the wide range of free activities on offer.
Local Volunteers Honored with Chairman’s Medals
Our community is celebrating the remarkable contributions of local volunteers who have been awarded the prestigious Chairman’s Medals, the highest civic honor in our area.
Ensuring Fair Allocation of Social Housing in County Durham.
The cost-of-living crisis is believed to be a significant factor behind the sudden surge in demand for social housing. As communities and tenancies have become more stable, the turnover of social housing has decreased, leading to longer waiting times for those on the register.
Durham PCC Joy Allen Unveils Strategy to Safeguard Local Communities
Commissioner Allen emphasized, “Victims, residents, and businesses have been consulted at every stage of the plan’s development. The resulting draft focuses on the issues that local people frequently identify as increasing their fear of crime and negatively impacting their quality of life.
Ferryhill & Bishop Auckland Community Welcomes New Representation
The community of Ferryhill and Bishop Auckland can look forward to a new chapter in local governance, with councillors dedicated to addressing their needs and concerns.