Local Democracy Reporter

The damage wrought by Storm Arwen - and views on the response to it - were laid bare at a public meeting.

Durham County Council is to hold its annual meeting this morning. The meeting is being held in the council chamber at County Hall at 10am, and will be live-streamed. The leader of the joint administration, Councillor Amanda Hopgood, will also announce a deputy leader and cabinet members. Also on the agenda will be the election of a chair and vice chair for the next year, an annual review of the constitution, appointments to committees and other council bodies.

Labour leaders in County Durham have called on the Prime Minister and Chancellor to resign over 'Partygate'.

Were County Durham's communities "abandoned" or given "strong support" by the Government during Storm Arwen?

A new cabinet for Darlington Borough Council has been completed with another appointment.

Botox and vapes need "future attention" in the fight against underage sales and counterfeit goods, council leaders have said.

Two councillors have resigned from their party in a dispute over support for Durham County Council's coalition.

Jonathan Dulston, the newly elected leader of Darlington Borough Council, has set out his vision for the town's "transformational journey".

A new leader of Darlington Borough Council will be elected at tonight’s annual council meeting. Gareth Lightfoot reports

A "horrifying" rise in children at risk of significant harm has been highlighted in questions to council leaders.