News

December 2008

02 December 2008 Rap shows aims to stamp out racism
02 December 2008 Annual civic dinner dance

November 2008

26 November 2008 Volunteers needed to maintain twinning links
26 November 2008 Fast-track benefits service launched
26 November 2008 Auction boosts charity trip total
26 November 2008 Churchyard clean-up complete
26 November 2008 Christmas Carols
26 November 2008 First volunteers sign up as champions
14 November 2008 New scheme launched to improve privately rented housing
12 November 2008 Third Million Poop Scoop Giveaway
11 November 2008 Final chance for tickets to charity dinner
10 November 2008 Council’s new role in tackling hate crime
10 November 2008 Musicfest boosts chairman's charity
07 November 2008 Memorial revamp ready for Remembrance parade
07 November 2008 Driver fined for flouting waste rules
06 November 2008 Bonfire campaign to continue
06 November 2008 Wardens launch allotment scheme

October 2008

23 October 2008 Council strengthens pledge to tackle fuel poverty
23 October 2008 Crackdown on illegal bonfires
23 October 2008 Council launches children's book
23 October 2008 Crackdown on business waste
17 October 2008 Holiday sports sessions
15 October 2008 Council chairman backs Poppy Appeal
15 October 2008 Fishing project aims to reel in youngsters
09 October 2008 Spreading The Word about tackling racism
09 October 2008 Children challenged to promote recycling
09 October 2008 Shoppers' boost to holiday fund
09 October 2008 BlitzBus back on the road
09 October 2008 Free Spring bulbs for community groups
02 October 2008 Welcome Pack
01 October 2008 Smokers warned to bin their butts
01 October 2008 Teams meet for annual golf match

September 2008

30 September 2008 New pack offers warm welcome to district
26 September 2008 Chairman welcomes new apprentices
26 September 2008 Treat for music lovers
26 September 2008 Study will look into pool proposals
26 September 2008 Advice bus hits the road
24 September 2008 Tickets go on sale for charity auction
19 September 2008 Residents urged to skip it not tip it
18 September 2008 School scoops award despite vandal attack
17 September 2008 Booze ban
17 September 2008 Free microchipping
16 September 2008 Five fined for flouting environmental laws
16 September 2008 TV competition for young environmentalists
09 September 2008 Time running out for grant applications
05 September 2008 Million poop scoops
05 September 2008 Restoration kicks off environment improvements
05 September 2008 Businesses encouraged to tackle food litter
05 September 2008 Public have say on pavilion plans
05 September 2008 Plans on show for villages’ regeneration

August 2008

28 August 2008 Man fined for flouting trade waste laws
28 August 2008 Advice available to cut rising fuel bills
28 August 2008 Food festival offers a taste of the district
12 August 2008 Council backs mission to help Chernobyl’s children
01 August 2008 Name for the new County Durham ‘super’ council
01 August 2008 Get involved with County Durham’s new council
01 August 2008 Electoral Review of the New County Durham Unitary Council

July 2008

28 July 2008 Benefit fraudster convicted
28 July 2008 Packed programme of summer fun
15 July 2008 Industrial action
15 July 2008 Restoration plans for Apollo Pavilion
14 July 2008 Council launches £20,000 community fund
14 July 2008 Warm homes on prescription
14 July 2008 Councils take on new responsibilities for strays
14 July 2008 Recycled art workshops open to the public
14 July 2008 Green light is a first for county
14 July 2008 Council seeks Street Champions
14 July 2008 Work starts on new vision for mining villages
08 July 2008 Free chips for dog owners

June 2008

18 June 2008 Council's campaign to clean up colliery
18 June 2008 Street wardens' success
18 June 2008 Chairman's invitation to step back in time
18 June 2008 Free offer for responsible dog owners
18 June 2008 Crackdown on underage drinking
11 June 2008 Pride in Easington Award winners announced
06 June 2008 District’s photo archive now on-line
04 June 2008 Volunteers needed to help boost pride

May 2008

28 May 2008 Disability survey paves way for better access
28 May 2008 Crackdown on chewing gum litter
16 May 2008 Easington Local Development Framework
14 May 2008 Budding artists challenged to help tackle litter
14 May 2008 Councillors give green light to film studio
09 May 2008 Volunteers prepare for return of rare bird
09 May 2008 Residents back flytipping campaign
08 May 2008 Stab vests for street wardens
07 May 2008 New mediation service launched
07 May 2008 Volunteers needed for dene clean
02 May 2008 Durham County Council election results

April 2008

23 April 2008 Council launches crackdown on flytipping
23 April 2008 Badminton club opens to new members
16 April 2008 Council invests £46 million
15 April 2008 Are you a responsible dog owner?
15 April 2008 Dog owners ordered to clean up their act
15 April 2008 Estate Walkabouts
15 April 2008 Free nationwide travel for over 60s
15 April 2008 Volunteer appeal for competition clean up
09 April 2008 Beauty spots named as Local Nature Reserves
04 April 2008 Dalton Park receives gold eco award
04 April 2008 Youngsters hit the beach for art project
03 April 2008 Overwhelming response to green scheme

March 2008

28 March 2008 Recycling bags distribution delay
26 March 2008 Huge cut in domestic greenhouse emissions in County Durham
26 March 2008 Blooming success for charity
26 March 2008 Rap champion headlines street festival
20 March 2008 Easter refuse collections
20 March 2008 Deadline draws nearer for award nominations
20 March 2008 Grants provide peace of mind for community groups
18 March 2008 Pride in Easington campaign wins national award
12 March 2008 Council appeals for business waste
07 March 2008 Teenagers dig in to create new nursery garden
06 March 2008 New policy to increase affordable housing
04 March 2008 New recycling scheme coming your way
03 March 2008 Awareness event promotes community safety

February 2008

27 February 2008 Pride grant helps centre revamp
21 February 2008 Roadshows highlight benefit changes
20 February 2008 Big clean is a big success
20 February 2008 Free energy-saving gadgets for residents
15 February 2008 Young people are taking care of business
12 February 2008 Children learn through creative play
05 February 2008 Council launches search for 1,000 residents to challenge services
05 February 2008 Pride in Easington Awards 2008
05 February 2008 Crime crackdown is extended
05 February 2008 Tickets on sale for chairman’s charity night

January 2008

25 January 2008 Young people inspire youth shelter makeover
17 January 2008 Residents urged to have their say on new community centre
17 January 2008 Booklet encourages young people to be more active
16 January 2008 Council chairman hosts charity night
16 January 2008 Abandoned puppy first to benefit from new council policy
15 January 2008 Council launches New Year Big Clean
04 January 2008 Art course offers health boost
04 January 2008 Million Poop Scoop giveaway