Chris Binding Local Democracy Reporter
  • National World

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
3 months ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

South Tyneside councillors approve budget with council tax rise and millions of pounds of savings

South Tyneside Council has signed off its latest budget plans, which include a 4.95 per cent council tax rise and mil...

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3 months ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

New multi-million pound Hebburn extra care scheme on track for completion in 2026

The multi-million-pound extra care development in Hebburn was approved by South Tyneside Council's Planning Committee...

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3 months ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

South Tyneside Council's new opposition Green Group to present alternative budget plans

The Green Party recently became the official opposition on South Tyneside Council and will present alternative budget...

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3 months ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Sunderland pharmacy to get extension as council gives green light to plans

Redhouse Pharmacy, which shares a site with Redhouse Medical Centre, has been given permission for a single-storey ex...

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3 months ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Demolition of former Jarrow school site given green light

The former Epinay Business and Enterprise School site in South Tyneside is set to be bulldozed to make way for a new ...

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3 months ago
sunderlandecho.com

Major expansion plans submitted for Springwell Health Centre on Wearside

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3 months ago
sunderlandecho.com

Plans approved for more demolitions at Sheepfolds Industrial Estate in Sunderland

Work can now start

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3 months ago
sunderlandecho.com

Plans submitted for five-bedroom apartment at Holmeside in Sunderland city centre

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3 months ago
sunderlandecho.com

Appeal over plans to convert a former pub into a convenience store in Hetton

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3 months ago
sunderlandecho.com

Apartment plans submitted for historic Somerford Buildings in Sunniside area of Sunderland

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3 months ago
sunderlandecho.com

Taxi fare rises planned for Sunderland - this is how much you would have to pay

Councillors to discuss formal bid to increase Hackney Carriage fares on Wearside

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3 months ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Government planning inspector to decide on former Sunderland pub's controversial shop conversion

An appeal has been lodged against Sunderland City Council's recent decision to refuse plans for the New Inn pub site ...

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