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How councils will fill the winter fuel payment gap

Many authorities are providing funds to pensioners who do not qualify for the winter fuel payment.

The pedestrian space at Harland Space. A paved area has been created near the high street. The pavement has been built around two trees. Fresh soil where grass and plants will be grown can be seen. Cars are parked by the road.

High street revamp aims to boost events

Councillors hope creating more pedestrian areas will allow more outdoor events to take place.

Preston Park Museum & Gardens main Victorian building with its domes glass conservatory pictures on a sunny evening with long shadows from the trees over the grass lawn and a moody blue sky overhead.

Work on new museum and park facilities to begin

The work work is part of a larger scheme to redevelop the Grade II listed attraction.

South Tyneside Council headquarters which is a large sandstone building with a clock tower and statues and railings at the front.

Council to 'vigorously defend' solar legal claim

South Tyneside and Stockton are among councils who may be sued over solar power investments.

View looking over Teesdale Business Park taken by a drone. There are many industrial buildings located next to a stretch of water.

University and council reveal medical school plan

There are hopes the facility planned for Teesdale Business Park will reduce "health inequalities".

Paul Marriner and Joanne Horner stand in front of their coffee shop. The front is blue. A gold plated sign reads: "QUAY CORNER". Mr Marriner is crossing his arms.

Shops 'devastated' by council work blocking access

The owners of a coffee shop in Stockton say they have seen footfall drop significantly.

Photo of half-eaten fish and chips on a blue and white table cloth

Takeaway ban linked to drop in child obesity rate

Researchers say their findings suggest the council's move may have cut health inequalities.

A parking ticket machine in the foreground with Yarm High Street in the background.

Free parking axe 'a crime to businesses' - trader

The council is to introduce charges in February, which will see the end of an hour's free parking.

Councils 'sleepwalking into crisis' over schools

Authorities are being urged to discuss falling pupil numbers as a regional issue.