70 residents fill almost 100 bags of litter Jonathan and Priscilla Elmer organised 7 litter picks in late Summer sited all across the Brandon division. Around 110 bin bags were filled with litter and we also organised removal of numerous fly tipped objects. Unfortunately the levels of litter soon picks up again so its wonderful […]
Housing firms jump the gun to avoid planning rules
Two housing companies have made outline planning applications for the Sniperley Park development north of Durham City before a masterplan for the site has been agreed. Green County Durham Councillor Jonathan Elmer said: “By putting in planning applications before the masterplan has been adopted, the housing firms are obviously hoping to avoid having to comply […]
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Bright Future for Brandon Community Hall
Partnership forms to refurbish the building Brandon Community Hall is in need of considerable refurbishment to unlock its full potential as a home for our Nationally important Table Tennis Club, and any other group that might wish to use it. It needs a new roof, windows, asbestos removal, heating system and car park. Green Party […]
Green support for small business
County Durham Green Party is calling for measures to help the ‘backbone of our local economy’ green their operations and improve employee welfare Ahead of Small Business Saturday on 4th December, County Durham Greens are calling on both national government and Durham County Council to implement a series of measures to help small and independent […]
