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by Elvet & Gilesgate Lib Dems on 4 February, 2017
Durham County Council is about to consult again on whether Durham City centre should have its own town council. All those on the electoral register will receive a ballot. This is the second time we have tried to get a town council and we hope this time there is a wide enough response to ensure […]
Read more Leave a commentby Elvet & Gilesgate Lib Dems on 2 February, 2017
In many ways it will be a loss to Durham City if Dunelm House is demolished in a few years as Durham University has announced. Brutalist architecture has few supporters but Dunelm House is unique particularly when taken in partnership with Kingsgate Bridge and adds considerably to the visual interest of Durham City. The student […]
Read more Leave a commentby Elvet & Gilesgate Lib Dems on 31 January, 2017
The Labour council is finally taking seriously the need for stronger rules to control the number of ‘to let’ boards in Durham City. Durham County Council introduced a voluntary code in 2009. However, following this, many letting agents breached the code, so the council is now consulting on a possible application to the Secretary of […]
Read more 1 Commentby Elvet & Gilesgate Lib Dems on 24 December, 2016
Councillors David Freeman and Richard Ormerod would like to wish all residents of Durham a very happy Christmas, and a peaceful, successful new year.
Read more Leave a commentby Elvet & Gilesgate Lib Dems on 30 November, 2016
Following thorough analysis of the second landslip, a design to stabilise the ground has been completed. Additional soil nailing works were also required to stabilise the steepest parts of the bankside. A mesh will be installed at the surface and vegetation allowed to grow through. Work continues to stabilise the slope using stone and ‘geoweb’ […]
Read more Leave a commentby Elvet & Gilesgate Lib Dems on 29 November, 2016
Your councilors have been informed that improvements to the footpath link to the rail station on the east side of the A691 are now in the council’s programme for next year. This should encourage greater usage of the parking bays in the service road adjacent the Garden House.
Read more Leave a commentby Elvet & Gilesgate Lib Dems on 8 November, 2016
Last week the council approved the redevelopment of the Milburngate House site for a mixed use development comprising leisure use, a cinema, office accommodation and 440 flats. Our view is that Millburngate House does have to be redeveloped but there are aspects of the plans which we were not happy about. The height of the […]
Read more Leave a commentby Elvet & Gilesgate Lib Dems on 2 November, 2016
The top of Gilesgate Bank (north side) is to have two new benches. The bench there at the moment is in poor condition. In its place will go two high-quality new ones, costing £1,455 from the Members’ Initiative Fund of Councillors David Freeman and Richard Ormerod. One of them will carry a plaque in memory […]
Read more Leave a commentby Elvet & Gilesgate Lib Dems on 1 November, 2016
All Durham County Council car parks across the county and on street parking in Durham City will be free after 3pm during December and from 10am on Small Business Saturday – 3rd December. Lib Dem Councillor Richard Ormerod said: “This is a great way to attract Christmas shoppers into Durham City and give a boost […]
Read more Leave a commentby Elvet & Gilesgate Lib Dems on 11 October, 2016
The planning meeting on Kepier House was held this afternoon. The planners had recommended approval. Local Cllr David Freeman spoke against the application largely on transport grounds as the latest application had a reduction in car spaces from 46 to 34 (for 35 flats!). Local Lib Dems are pleased that the committee agreed with us and it […]
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