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

1004 Articles
about 2 years
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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about 2 years
chroniclelive.co.uk

Town centre games arcade pushes again for 24 hour licence

Northumbria Police raised concerns previously

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about 2 years
chroniclelive.co.uk

New apartments will lift a tired part of the city centre

Plans and designs have been submitted

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about 2 years
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Crucial part of £4m regeneration scheme will be decided next week

A structure is due to be relocated

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about 2 years
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High Street pub could be refurbished and open as bar and restaurant

A previous application was for student accommodation

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about 2 years
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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about 2 years
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Another coastal path is set to be moved to stop further erosion

South Tyneside Council is developing plans to move a popular coastal path further inland to protect the route from er...

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about 2 years
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Part of North East chosen for new outdoor cinema and skating rink

The city centre investment grant is worth £70k

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about 2 years
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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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over 2 years
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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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over 2 years
chroniclelive.co.uk

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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over 2 years
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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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