FAMILIES across Northumberland look certain to see their council tax bills frozen for the second year in succession – even though it could result in a £15.6m budget headache in years to come.Read
HOUSING issues in one of the region’s most sought-after towns look set to be examined at a public inquiry after controversial plans to build 200 new homes there were thrown out by councillors.Read
FAMILIES across the North East will face bailiffs and even prison if Eric Pickles goes ahead with a cut in council tax support, it was last night claimed.Read
EMBARRASSED council officials have admitted they blundered when replacing a damaged street sign – by putting up a new one giving the road the wrong name.Read
PLANS to build four giant wind turbines in an area which has endured opencast coal mining and the mass disposal of animal carcasses in the past look set to get the green light next week.Read
HIGH-RANKING staff could be left to use public transport to do their jobs if a council presses ahead with plans to remove essential car users’ allowances to cut costs.Read
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