With a population of more than half a million spread across almost 900 square miles of diverse landscapes, County Durham is a special place. In 2009 a unitary authority was established to replace eight previous councils. From the outset, the priority of the new council has been economic growth, jobs and regeneration – while developing stronger, safer and healthier communities across County Durham.
Since 2010, the government has cut County Durham’s funding by £180 million – about 40% of our 2010 budget. These cuts have been targeted unfairly at areas across the north of England – Durham County Council has lost almost 2,500 posts as a result. Despite the severity of government cuts and a probable further £70million of cuts to come over the next three years as austerity continues, Durham continues to deliver - for County Durham.
