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Ensuring Fair Allocation of Social Housing in County Durham.
The cost-of-living crisis is believed to be a significant factor behind the sudden surge in demand for social housing. As communities and tenancies have become more stable, the turnover of social housing has decreased, leading to longer waiting times for those on the register.
New Night Hub Transforms Lives and Strengthens Community.
Now settled into his new home in Shildon, Michael volunteers at the Safe Night Hub twice a week, eager to share his story of transformation with the community and local leaders, including Sue Snowdon, the Lord Lieutenant for County Durham.
Durham PCC Joy Allen Unveils Strategy to Safeguard Local Communities
Commissioner Allen emphasized, “Victims, residents, and businesses have been consulted at every stage of the plan’s development. The resulting draft focuses on the issues that local people frequently identify as increasing their fear of crime and negatively impacting their quality of life.