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City statues will not be moved
3:52pm Thursday 29th May 2008
A revamp of Durham Market Place suggested that two statues - those of Neptune and Lord Londonderry - be relocated to create more space. Now, following a consultation and the incredible response of Durham residents, they are to stay where they are. What do you think of the proposals and the manner of the consultation?
Have your say on Alington House crisis
9:41am Friday 23rd May 2008
The future of Alington House in Durham continues to be in doubt after a vote on its future was delayed until July. What do you think of the crisis affecting this valuable community association?
Should farmland be turned into woods?
4:26pm Monday 19th May 2008
Farmland at Low urn, on the edges of Durham, is to be turned into woodland after being bought at auction by the Woodland Trust. However, farmers have said it is unrealistic to take the land out of food production at a time of rising food prices. What do you think the land should be used for? Farmland? Woodland? Or some other development?
Labour to control unitary authority - but only just
2:29pm Friday 2nd May 2008
With the Labour party having gained slender control of the new County Durham unitary authority, what are your thoughts on the new council? Is Labour the right choice? Will the narrow margin of their majority be a positive thing in that it will provide strong debate? Or will it leave the new body struggling for identity?
Should Kepier plan have been approved?
11:26am Tuesday 29th April 2008
A row has erupted after residents were not given a chance to outline their objections to a plan for a new house before the scheme was approved. Durham MP Roberta Blackman-Woods has also criticised the council for allowing delegated approvawl of the plan. What do you think?
Citizens win the title
9:46am Friday 11th April 2008
Durham City footballers are champions of the Arngrove Northern League Division One - but may not be promoted to the Unibond League because improvements to the Archibald Stadium will be finished too late in order for them to be move up. What do you think of the Citizens' achievements, and the prospect of them having to defend their title next year rather than moving up the pyramid?
Elvet Waterside - a development too far?
8:41am Thursday 27th March 2008
Plans to develop this sensitive site near Durham city centre have been submitted - and run into opposition. What do you think of proposals for Elvet Waterside?
What should be done over affordable housing?
2:12pm Wednesday 26th March 2008
Durham's MP has criticised the city council as the proposed scheme to replace the Byland Lodge offices with housing includes no affordable homes. What do you think of the council's approach to affordable housing - and what could it be doing to help people get onto the housing ladder?
Share your Sport Relief stories
4:17pm Monday 17th March 2008
Young and old united in the Durham area to take part in fundraising for Sport Relief. Did you take part? If so, share your stories here and your reasons for backing the nationwide event.
Have your say after lap dance club ban
2:47pm Thursday 13th March 2008
The company seeking to create a lap dance club is seeking to overturn the magistrates' court verdict that ruled against such a plan. What do you think of the ongoing saga over plans for a lap dance club in the city?
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