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

829 Articles
28 days ago
sunderlandecho.com

Decision day set for new ‘pavilion’ at Keel Square in Sunderland city centre

Councillors will vote on the proposals

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28 days ago
sunderlandecho.com

Plans approved for new 20-metre-high 5G mast in Sunderland neighbourhood

Work can now start

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28 days ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Sunderland restaurant The Italian Kitchen wins planning permission for 'hot food servery'

Sunderland City Council's planning department has approved an application for The Italian Kitchen off Thompson Road i...

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28 days ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Plans approved for new 20-metre-high 5G mast in Sunderland neighbourhood

The grassed site sits near the busy junction and a number of buildings, including a veterinary practice, community li...

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29 days ago
sunderlandecho.com

Flats plan approved for former Sunderland barber shop after previous bid rejected

A after previous accommodation proposal was refused

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29 days ago
sunderlandecho.com

Sunderland restaurant Italian Kitchen wins planning permission for new ‘hot food servery

The business says it will make things easier for customers

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30 days ago
sunderlandecho.com

Plans submitted for maintenance and repair work at Sunderland's historic Lloyds Bank building in ...

A decision will be made later in the spring

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about 1 month ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Council gives green light to 'self-service' dog wash station at seafront

Sunderland City Council's planning department has approved a planning application for land near the Marine Walk counc...

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about 1 month ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Sunderland dental practice expansion approved despite objections from neighbours

Sunderland City Council's planning department has approved an application for the 'MyDentist' centre based at Oliver'...

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about 1 month ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Heating upgrade plans approved for Sunderland's historic Mowbray Almshouses

The Grade II-listed building in the heart of Sunderland city centre is now used as flats

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about 1 month ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

New pub in Jarrow town centre gets green light from council

South Tyneside Council's planning department has approved plans for the future of 21-25 Grange Road at The Viking Sho...

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about 1 month ago
sunderlandecho.com

Plans to demolish more buildings at Sheepfolds Industrial Estate in Sunderland

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