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City of Durham Parish Council responds to the new County Durham Plan scoping consultation
10 August 2026
The City of Durham Parish Council has officially responded to an important consultation relating to the new County Durham Plan. A full copy of the City of Durham Parish Council’s...
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Have your say on the City of Durham Parish Council’s priorities
08 August 2026
The City of Durham Parish Council is inviting residents to have their say on our priorities and the work we should focus on over the coming year. We want to...
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Parish Council calls for rethink over new planning rules
04 August 2026
Community leaders in Durham City are calling on the Government to rethink new planning rules which it fears will remove an important democratic safeguard from local planning decisions. The City...
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PARISH COUNCIL FIRES WARNING SHOT OVER DURHAM GREEN BELT: “WE WILL FIGHT THIS ALL THE WAY TO THE HIGH COURT”
29 June 2026
The City of Durham Parish Council has vowed to fiercely oppose any attempt to remove further areas of the Durham Green Belt as part of the review of the County...
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OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUALS RECOGNISED FOR MAJOR CONTRIBUTION TO DURHAM CITY LIFE
26 May 2026
The City of Durham Parish Council has honoured outstanding individuals and organisations at its Annual Meeting, recognising their exceptional contribution to the city through the 2026 Citizen of the Year...
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PARISH COUNCIL THROWS FULL WEIGHT BEHIND PRINCE BISHOPS REDEVELOPMENT
06 May 2026
The City of Durham Parish Council has thrown its full support behind the proposed redevelopment of Prince Bishops Place, backing plans to transform the ageing shopping centre into a vibrant,...
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PLANS TO TURN DURHAM STATION INTO THE BEST ALONG THE EAST COAST MAINLINE AFTER LITTERING CONCERNS
06 May 2026
Durham’s railway station—one of the most iconic gateways to the historic city—is set to benefit from renewed attention and collaborative action following recent concerns about littering in the surrounding area....
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