Durham roadside weather stations destroyed by vandals
Durham County Council have reported that several roadside weather stations have been badly damaged in a series of attacks. In a Facebook post, the Council said: “In the past couple of months, our cameras at Bradbury, Toronto and Tow Law have all been deliberately damaged. These cameras play a vital role in work to keep […]
£17 million invested into road resurfacing in Durham
In better news for Durham, the County Council is to invest £17m in a series of road resurfacing projects. The funding is enabling the resurfacing and treatment of over 700,000 square metres of road across 100 locations. To sustain and extend the life of the county’s roads this year, the Council are using a variety […]
Work to improve active travel links in Durham City to resume
Durham County Council is set to commence the final phase of work near Aykley Heads and County Hall o complete the project to improve the city’s active travel infrastructure. The scheme is being delivered as part of the North East Local Transport Plan, with funding provided through the North East Combined Authority for the latest […]
Durham Bus Station sets the standard for passenger experience
Durham’s new bus station is quickly becoming regarded as a ‘state-of-the-art’ facility for bus users in the North East, especially when it comes to travel information and positive passenger feedback. To create a welcoming and attractive space for visitors, the County Council has introduced the latest real time passenger information system, with transport technology company […]
Durham’s central bus station opens to the public
Durham Country Council has opened its new central bus station to the public. The council said it hoped the new bus station would be a major transport hub for the county and would attract more shoppers and tourists to the area. A spokeswoman said the design of the exit on to North Road had improved […]
County Durham’s roads and footpaths on track for a £20 million investment over the next three years
Durham County Council’s unclassified road network, public rights of way, urban and rural footway links as well as paving and street furniture in Durham City will all be invested in under new proposals. The council has agreed to fund improvements in four priority areas, as identified by the Cabinet member responsible for highways. Cllr John […]
Durham County Council awards NSL parking enforcement contract
Durham County Council has awarded NSL, a Marston Holdings company, a five-year contract for the provision of parking enforcement services. The two organisations have been working in partnership since 2000 and, under the new contract, NSL will continue to provide enforcement of on and off-street parking regulations, including the management of park and ride sites […]
More than £30m invested to improve Durham’s roads during the last year
More than £30million pounds was invested in road improvement schemes across County Durham during the last financial year. As part of its commitment to keeping County Durham moving, Durham County Council has continued to increase its contribution to planned road maintenance and improvement projects, investing £10.43million in 2020/2021, reports the East Durham News. Next week, […]
Durham looks ahead to winter with preparations already under way
Preparations for keeping roads in County Durham moving this winter are ‘well underway’, according to the council. It is making sure its fleet of gritters and winter maintenance vehicles are ready to go when needed. Durham’s winter maintenance team is making sure that salt barns across the county are stocked with 42,000 tonnes of salt […]
Durham commits more money for road repairs, transport projects and winter maintenance over the next year
Durham County Council has committed an additional £12 million of revenue spending next year to include more money for roads, fixing potholes and winter maintenance, as well as further climate change initiatives; improving local communities and employing neighbourhood wardens. Its budget for the year will also see a further £5 million to be spent on […]