Darlington Borough Council News

Cllr Mike Renton. Picture: Darlington Borough Council.

Another new appointment made to Darlington Council's cabinet
A new cabinet for Darlington Borough Council has been completed with another appointment.

New Darlington Council leader Cllr Jonathan Dulston. Picture: Sarah Caldecott.

Who is Darlington's new council leader - what does he have in mind for the town?

Darlington Town Hall Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

'Horrifying' rise in children being placed at risk of significant harm in Darlington

Big update for those still waiting for £150 council tax rebate in Darlington

Big update for those still waiting for £150 council tax rebate in Darlington

Questions have been asked about the possible use of drones to catch police suspects. Picture: Northern Echo.

Concerns over the use of drones by police in County Durham and Darlington

Durham Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen and Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Nigel Bryson. Picture: Northern Echo.

The County Durham police chief facing questions over Keir Starmer 'beergate' investigation

Cllr Heather Scott. Picture: Sarah Caldecott.

'Incredible' Heather Scott praised as she steps down as Darlington Council leader

Darlington shop to turn into new takeaway selling pizzas, parmos and kebabs

Darlington shop to turn into new takeaway selling pizzas, parmos and kebabs

A facility in Richmond, North Yorkshire similar to the community garden proposed in Brafferton. Picture: Just The Job Instagram.

Why a new Darlington garden for young people with learning difficulties has been delayed

Cllr Anne-Marie Curry. Picture: Northern Echo.

Darlington appears to buck the trend as domestic abuse rises elsewhere

Inspectors have made their findings on Darlington's services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

Darlington parents face 'running battle' to be heard as critical school report published

Inspectors have made their findings on Darlington's services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

Watchdog discovers 'weakness' in special needs provision in Darlington's school

Skerningham Woods development protest in Darlington Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Controversial Darlington housing development still has a 'long way to go'

Fears over Darlington Borough Council's £150 council tax rebate to residents

Fears over Darlington Borough Council's £150 council tax rebate to residents

Why parking woes won't stop Darlington getting a new MoT station and repairs unit

Why parking woes won't stop Darlington getting a new MoT station and repairs unit

Darlington Town Hall. Picture: Northern Echo.

New homes to be built on this empty land in Darlington after objections withdrawn

A map of the proposed new constituency boundaries around Darlington. Picture: Boundary Commission England.

The areas near Darlington which could 'move' from County Durham into Teesside

Cllr Andy Keir. Picture: Durham County Council.

Plans to make Darlington buses more reliable, and get people back on to them

The George, Darlington Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Darlington pub had licence suspended after terrifying street brawl involving football fans

Households who do not pay council tax by direct debit will have to

Some households in County Durham and Darlington could get £150 council tax rebate

Campaigners at Blackwell Grange, Darlington. Picture: Northern Echo.

Darlington campaigner describes 'bittersweet' feeling of precious parkland campaign result

Darlington Town Hall. Picture: Northern Echo.

'Absolute madness' - Plans for more than 1,000 new homes in Darlington revived

Waiting taxis in Darlington town centre Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Darlington taxi fares are set to go up - here's by how much

Council tax 2.99% rise in Darlington approved as alternative 1% bid fails

Council tax 2.99% rise in Darlington approved as alternative 1% bid fails

Protesters gather in the ampitheatre area at Skerningham Wood in 2017. Picture: Northern Echo.

Controversial plans which include 1,650 new homes in Darlington is PASSED

Skerningham Woods development protest in Darlington Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Why there were protesters clad in red outside Darlington's Dolphin Centre

A hot tub. Picture: Northern Echo.

No hot tubs please, we're British - 'pods' approved, but with a quirky condition

Protesters gather in the ampitheatre area at Skerningham Wood in 2017. Picture: Northern Echo.

Darlington housing protesters call on council to rethink its local plan

Darlington Town Hall. Picture: Northern Echo.

Why Darlington leaders are putting up your council tax by almost 3 per cent

Pictures: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

How Darlington's 'Disneyworld style' £35m railway heritage attraction is progressing

Broken Scar Treatment Works.

Northumbrian Water boss responds to criticism of delay in Darlington water fault response

Cllr Stephen Harker loads shopping bags as the Bread and Butter Thing give away groceries at Darlington Town Hall. Picture: Stuart Boulton.

Darlington food charity helping low income families 'to expand into more affluent areas'

An artist’s impression of what the redeveloped Darlington station could look like from Neasham Road.

Temporary Darlington Station car park to open this summer as part of £100m revamp

Jim and Margaret Ruck attending a tea dance in Market Square during their time as Mayor and Mayoress of Darlington

Tributes to bike-loving businessman who made his mark on Darlington

Darlington’s youth employment initiative team had its most successful year in2021

Darlington youth employment scheme help hundreds of people find jobs

Councillor Alan Marshall

Darlington businesses urged to sign up for updates on support

A meeting is being held to discuss police response times after Darlington coiuncillor Kevin Nicholson was targeted by vandals

Public meeting to discuss police response times in Darlington

Darlington Market is set to be relocated again following a campaign by traders Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Darlington's outdoor market to be moved AGAIN

The takeway in North Road can now go ahead

'It means everything to us' - Couple get permission for 'healthy' takeaway in Darlington

Labour councillor Sajna Ali is staying with the party

'I'm not a Tory' - Darlington councillor staying with Labour... days after being welcomed by Conservatives

Councillor believes window was smashed over his stance on off-road bikes

Darlington councillor targeted in terrifying vandal attack after tough stance on off-road bikes

An artist's impression of the new-look Darlington Town Hall

Conservatives & Labour clash in latest row over Darlington Council rebrand

Work can restart at Darlington's West Cemetary following evidence of Great Crested Newts on the site

Work to restart at Darlington cemetery after great crested newt sighting

Darlington Borough Council is rewording the tribute on its Covid-19 memorial plaques following a row over the inclusion of Councillor Heather Scott's name

Darlington's Covid-19 memorial plaques to be changed after row over wording

An artist's impression of the new-look Town Hall

Council rebranding set to turn Darlington Town Hall blue

Darlington Mayor tells how father was blinded in racist attack

Darlington Mayor tells how father was blinded in racist attack

Darlington Borough Council leader Cllr Heather Scott

Darlington's Conservative leader to stand down but remain as council leader

An architect's image of what Skinnergate would look like

Major Darlington town centre plan tabled to eradicate 'eyesore'

The Mayor of Darlington, Councillor Chris McEwan, and Nigel Dowson and Caitlin Brown, of Jigsaw. Picture: Peter Barron

Hairdressers urged to help make Darlington more dementia-friendly

A further takeaway proposal on North Road has split opinions

Healthy takeaway plan for Darlington divides ‘fast food saturated community’

Spring has sprung at Darlington's North Lodge Park in this beautiful image from The Northern Echo Camera Club's Peter Giroux

Shipping containers plan for historic Darlington bowling green

Darlington's Conservative councillors

Conservative wins in TWO key Darlington Council vacancies

A still from Skerningham: A Jewel In The Crown documentary

Skerningham campaigners submit documentary film to government inspectors

Darlington Town Hall

Election 2021 ELECTION BATTLE: Eleven fight for seats on slim majority Darlington council