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
about 2 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

'Scaled back' student flats planned for former Sunderland cafe

The Louis Café and Restaurant was due to be converted into 34 new student flats, but the developer now says this plan...

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about 2 years ago
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South Shields shop will be turned into a bedsit

South Tyneside Council has approved the four-bedroom house

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about 2 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

City centre traffic scheme shows one-way system and bus lane plans

The work would provide better access and road links

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about 2 years ago
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Surgery to shut as patients waiting up to two weeks for appointment

The practice still had very good feedback from users

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about 2 years ago
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Job centre building will be flattened for 'future re-development'

The new branch has already moved

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about 2 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Sunderland council election candidates announced as councillor quits

The Redhill ward member resigned

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about 2 years ago
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South Shields church could be converted into new family home

The four-bedroom house would retain the church's original stained glass window

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about 2 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Cafe and garden centre set for former Sunderland golf course

Elemore Golf Course will be completely transformed into a 'Heritage and Eco Country Park'

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about 2 years ago
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Sunderland petrol station could be demolished for new Asda

The supermarket giant is looking to expand, with the opening of new smaller, convenience stores

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about 2 years ago
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How the council will spend £134m to transform Sunderland

The city council leader said Sunderland 'can no longer rely on shopping attractions alone'

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about 2 years ago
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'Low noise fireworks' must now be used on Sunderland Council land

The council has also agreed to look into allowing 'memorial meadows', where wildflowers can be planted in memory of d...

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about 2 years ago
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Sunderland councillors voted not to give themselves a pay rise

The ruling Labour group rejected the opportunity to award all councillors a two per cent increase

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