Chris Binding Local Democracy Reporter
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Local Democracy Reporter covering Sunderland City Council, South Tyneside Council and Durham County Council for the Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette and other media partners.

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Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette, Chronicle Live

Focus Areas

  • Sunderland City Council
  • South Tyneside Council
  • Durham County Council

850 Articles
2 months ago
sunderlandecho.com

New Football Foundation 'PlayZone' approved for Southwick neighbourhood of Sunderland

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2 months ago
sunderlandecho.com

Plans blocked for holiday homes near The Shipwrights pub in historic Sunderland riverside area

Holiday apartments plan at historic riverside location refused by council

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2 months ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Green light for new football and basketball facilities in Sunderland

The new facilities are part of a pilot scheme to "tackle inequalities" around access to sport

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2 months ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Sunderland council refuses holiday let plans at historic site over traffic and ecology concerns

Manor House Farm, at the southern tip of Ferryboat Lane in Sunderland, was the subject of a recent planning applicati...

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2 months ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Sunderland Empire Theatre to get major Wi-Fi upgrade as part of 'improvement' plans

Theatre bosses say the works will improve access to wireless data for both staff and visitors, as well as "improving ...

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3 months ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Sunderland councillors clash over 'City of Sanctuary' referendum proposal

A political row broke out at Sunderland City Council's annual budget meeting this week over proposals from opposition...

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3 months ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

New hot food takeaway plans in Sunderland refused over obesity fears

Sunderland City Council's planning department has blocked an application for 55 Newbottle Street in the Houghton ward

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3 months ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Sunderland council gives green light to convert Grade II-listed office building into family home

Sunderland City Council's planning department has approved an application for 20 Foyle Street in the Sunniside area

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3 months ago
sunderlandecho.com

Sunderland's Italian Kitchen in Southwick plans new 'hot food servery' to help at busy times

The applicant says it will help customers at busy times

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3 months ago
sunderlandecho.com

New kebab and pizza takeaway plans refused for Houghton's Newbottle Street over obesity concerns

It was denied planning permission

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3 months ago
sunderlandecho.com

Political row breaks out at council budget meeting over bid for ‘City of Sanctuary' referendum

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3 months ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Decision due on plans for new student flats in Sunderland city centre

Developers aim to provide improved ground floor retail units and to convert and extend the building's vacant upper fl...

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