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.

Published In

Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette, Chronicle Live

Focus Areas

  • Sunderland City Council
  • South Tyneside Council
  • Durham County Council

1004 Articles
about 2 years
sunderlandecho.com

Popeyes drive-thru coming to doorstep of South Shields and Sunderland: Popular American chicken r...

A new Popeyes drive-thru restaurant is set to land on our doorsteps under proposals submitted to borough planning chi...

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about 2 years
sunderlandecho.com

Improved security planned for historic Victoria Viaduct to help stop trespassers risking lives on...

Proposals for ‘anti-trespass’ fencing to prevent vandalism and improve public safety at a Grade-II listed rail viaduc...

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about 2 years
sunderlandecho.com

New martial arts school planned for Washington under proposals from Blue Wave Taekwondo Ltd

A new martial arts school creating nearly 10 jobs could open its doors in Washington under proposals submitted to cit...

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about 2 years
sunderlandecho.com

Revised plans for new Sunderland Eye Infirmary on former Vaux site - with extra space for patient...

Revised plans for a new eye hospital on Wearside have been submitted in a bid to boost capacity for patients and redu...

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about 2 years
sunderlandecho.com

Revised plans for new Sunderland Eye Infirmary on former Vaux site - with extra space for patienc...

Revised plans for a new eye hospital on Wearside have been submitted in a bid to boost capacity for patients and redu...

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about 2 years
sunderlandecho.com

New tattoo studio set to open after plans approved for empty unit at The Galleries in Washington

A new tattoo studio could soon open its doors at a popular shopping centre after plans were approved.

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about 2 years
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Controversial housing plans withdrawn for Houghton after more than 100 objections

Controversial proposals for a new housing estate in the Houghton area have been officially withdrawn – three years af...

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about 2 years
chroniclelive.co.uk

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

The facility 'would be lost'

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about 2 years
chroniclelive.co.uk

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

Officers say it is a 'real issue'

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about 2 years
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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about 2 years
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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about 2 years
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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