Durham County Council says the amalgamation will tackle problems with pupil numbers.

Construction is expected to take about 16 weeks when work gets under way in Seaham later this year.

The proposals are given the go-ahead despite concerns over jobs and the quality of the plans.

Technical issues hamper the introduction of the pricing model at venues across the county.

Durham County Council says the amalgamation would tackle problems with pupil numbers.

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The promenade is set to reopen after new deck slabs are installed within the next few weeks.

Some of Kamran Adil's properties in Blackhall Colliery suffer from damp, mould and structural concerns.