Plans for a house at Blue House Farm, Hesleden Road, Blackhall, have been re-submitted to Durham County Council. Consideration is pending.

SHOP FRONT: A planning application has been submitted to Durham County Council seeking planning permission for a new shopfront and canopy for Loughlin & Sons at 178 Front Street, Chester-le-Street. A decision is pending.

PACT MEETING: A Police and Community Together (Pact) meeting for residents of Deneside, Eastlea and Westlea will be held at 7a Westgrove, Westlea, Seaham, from 6pm to 7pm on Thursday, January 10. A member of the neighbourhood policing team will be in attendance.