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

829 Articles
almost 2 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Part of North East chosen for new outdoor cinema and skating rink

The city centre investment grant is worth £70k

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almost 2 years ago
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£7m emergency services mega hub in residential area set to go ahead

15 different sites were considered across Hebburn and Jarrow

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almost 2 years ago
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Homeowners in new flats will have to put up with chiming clock

The homes will be in a sought-after location

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almost 2 years ago
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All you need to know about the local election in Sunderland

Labour will be hoping to keep control of the city council, while the Tories will hope to make gains

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almost 2 years ago
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Sunderland KFC could get new electric vehicle charging points

The chargers will be installed at the branch on the Pennywell Industrial Estate

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almost 2 years ago
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Sunderland dental surgery wants to expand with new treatment room

Grangetown Family Dental Health Centre wants to build a new treatment room, and a larger space for a hygienist to work

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about 2 years ago
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Historic Sunderland Masons' meeting hall to get major revamp

Phoenix Hall is the world's oldest surviving purpose-built Masonic hall still in use anywhere in the world

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about 2 years ago
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Greggs and Starbucks drive-thrus could open at former factory

The Pennywell Industrial Estate is already home to a KFC, Aldi and Wickes

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about 2 years ago
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Barbour wants to upgrade its South Tyneside warehouse

The long-standing jacket manufacturer wants to build a new storage warehouse at its base at the Bede Industrial Estate

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about 2 years ago
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Ex-miner to stand down as councillor after three decades

South Shields Labour councillor Bill Brady, 87, is a former mayor of South Tyneside

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about 2 years ago
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Mass vaccination set to go while others will stay open

The move has prompted concerns

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about 2 years ago
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Council tax will go up again in Sunderland

The city council has voted to increase rates by 2,99 per cent, or 59p a week for the average household

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