News archive 2006

December 2006

21 December 2006 Christmas Services
20 December 2006 Street Wardens report for Christmas duty
13 December 2006 Rededication ceremony for pit disaster memorial
11 December 2006 Information kiosks go live in District of Easington
06 December 2006 Fishing for a prize
05 December 2006 The search is on for East Durham’s sporting stars of 2006.

November 2006

27 November 2006 Minister lends his support
08 November 2006 Opportunity to shape future of housing in District of Easington
08 November 2006 Court takes tough action on wardens’ attacker
08 November 2006 New recruits boost pride in district
08 November 2006 Operation Milkshake hailed a success
07 November 2006 Schoolchildren given litter warning
07 November 2006 Partnership work helps clean up Horden
07 November 2006 Benefit cheat prosecuted
07 November 2006 Fishing competition boosts lifeboat funds

October 2006

24 October 2006 New councillor elected
20 October 2006 Sea life sculpture garden opens
20 October 2006 Chairman backs Poppy Appeal
20 October 2006 School holiday sports
11 October 2006 Clean-up campaign hailed a success
11 October 2006 Street Warden shortlisted for national award
09 October 2006 Flood awareness campaign 2006-2007
09 October 2006 Move your motor
09 October 2006 Poop scoop dispensers installed

September 2006

28 September 2006 Mini-motos face the crush
28 September 2006 Shaping up
27 September 2006 Partnership drive helps reduce unemployment
27 September 2006 DVD helps modern youngsters
27 September 2006 Benefit cheats prosecuted
27 September 2006 Changes to the planning system
27 September 2006 Fine for unlicensed taxi driver
26 September 2006 Performers tune up for music festival
07 September 2006 Hangings, hares and mad hatters
06 September 2006 Dog re-homing website launched
05 September 2006 Council’s disability work praised
05 September 2006 Easier access to District of Easington Council meetings
05 September 2006 Clean-up campaign encourages residents to get involved
05 September 2006 Chance to walk on artwork

August 2006

30 August 2006 Peterlee Residential and Town Centre Masterplan
29 August 2006 Come and experience ‘Community Life’ at Peterlee show
24 August 2006 Heritage Open Days launched
24 August 2006 Who are these men?
24 August 2006 Jailed for rifling through rubbish bins
24 August 2006 Arson campaign slashes number of abandoned vehicles
15 August 2006 Householders reminded to check who’s taking away their waste
10 August 2006 Residents reminded to clean up their act
08 August 2006 District’s future up for discussion
08 August 2006 Council crackdown initiative on fly-tippers
08 August 2006 Mercy trucks given send off by council leaders

July 2006

28 July 2006 Orange closure plans a major blow to the District of Easington
21 July 2006 Peterlee residential masterplan drop-in exhibition
13 July 2006 Summer workshops bring legends to life
13 July 2006 Litter warning for motorists
13 July 2006 Swim for free this summer
07 July 2006 Top brass
07 July 2006 Award helps families spend time together
06 July 2006 Windfall for Citizens Advice Bureau
06 July 2006 Council tax collections up
06 July 2006 Gravestone safety checks
06 July 2006 Local Council Charter gets Prime Minister's seal of approval
05 July 2006 Slow response to apprenticeship scheme
04 July 2006 Leisure savings card launched
04 July 2006 Graffiti van makes its mark
04 July 2006 Cash boost for historic dock
04 July 2006 Jail for warden’s attacker

June 2006

21 June 2006 Residents to have a say in the future of Peterlee
21 June 2006 Irresponsible dog owners prosecuted
21 June 2006 MP launches benefit campaign

May 2006

18 May 2006 Free travel take up exceeds expectations
18 May 2006 Easington exceeds Government recycling target
18 May 2006 Clean and green teams start work
18 May 2006 Long service awards
18 May 2006 New carton recycling scheme is being piloted in the district
18 May 2006 New chairman at district council
09 May 2006 Food festival offers a taste of the district
08 May 2006 New recruits to lead council’s environmental services
08 May 2006 Council leader joins call for retention of Post Office services
08 May 2006 10,000th free bus pass issued

April 2006

19 April 2006 Young music stars step into the spotlight
13 April 2006 Easter break
12 April 2006 Changes to refuse collections
07 April 2006 Charity race night

March 2006

24 March 2006 Celebrations mark the end of creative year for youngsters
23 March 2006 Recycling pays for green resident
23 March 2006 New woodland walk for Wingate
23 March 2006 New appointment aims to address empty homes
23 March 2006 New club helps youngsters get fighting fit
23 March 2006 Bats block B street demolitions
23 March 2006 New arts programme for physically disabled
23 March 2006 Communities urged to back Fairtrade
23 March 2006 Pensioners benefit from joint initiative

February 2006

23 February 2006 £10m business boost for County Durham communities
15 February 2006 Public talk on future of Apollo Pavilion
10 February 2006 Civic dinner dance
02 February 2006 Household waste collected free
02 February 2006 District of Easington Sea Angling Competition results
02 February 2006 £12,000 windfall for district’s pensioners
02 February 2006 New club for sporting youngsters

January 2006

13 January 2006 Christmas cheer came early for recycling family
12 January 2006 New business centre for district
12 January 2006 District clean up week


12 January 2006 New rules for waste removal
12 January 2006 Wardens’ pedal power
12 January 2006 District of Easington Sea Angling Competition
12 January 2006 Crafty parents launch their own calendar
12 January 2006 Recycle your Christmas cards


12 January 2006 Workers rewarded for their good suggestions