Durham County Council

Cockton Hill Recreation Ground in Bishop Auckland is blighted by dog mess, a school worker says.

Joy Allen adds £3.50 "exceptional flexibility" increase to proposed £15 police precept increase.

The local authority also says its County Hall building is expected to be demolished next year.

The local authority says cutting the scheme will save it £200,000 a year.

The building, which needs repair work, is back on the market after a proposed sale fell though.

Durham county councillors say the town's shopping centre is "vacant and an eyesore".

Durham County Council says it is not responsible for the privately funded project in the city.