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

878 Articles
almost 2 years ago
sunderlandecho.com

Controversial housing plans withdrawn for Houghton after more than 100 objections

Controversial proposals for a new housing estate in the Houghton area have been officially withdrawn – three years af...

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almost 2 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Launderette could be converted into 'high quality and spacious' home

The facility 'would be lost'

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almost 2 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Police battle with 'silent assassins knocking people off their feet'

Officers say it is a 'real issue'

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almost 2 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

City centre apartments by the train station could still be built

A previous planning application had been turned down

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almost 2 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Final decision is made on future of Washington's treasured possession

The public artwork forms part of a £4m regeneration of the area

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almost 2 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Jobs to be created as part of huge riverside business park expansion

More details emerge as the plans are officially submitted

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almost 2 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Pub left to rot for five could be bulldozed and replaced with housing

The derelict building has had a 'negative impact' on the area

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almost 2 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Town centre games arcade pushes again for 24 hour licence

Northumbria Police raised concerns previously

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almost 2 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

New apartments will lift a tired part of the city centre

Plans and designs have been submitted

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almost 2 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Crucial part of £4m regeneration scheme will be decided next week

A structure is due to be relocated

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almost 2 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

High Street pub could be refurbished and open as bar and restaurant

A previous application was for student accommodation

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almost 2 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

New drive-thru near McDonald's will swipe Asda parking spaces

The new eatery will offer 'freshly made Vegan' food

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