Darlington Borough Council10 Jul 2025Stricter measures approved to tackle HMOsIt comes after concerns from residents over the increased usage of HMOs throughout the borough.10 Jul 20253 Jul 2025Tougher rules proposed to curb HMOsCouncillors will vote on plans to force all HMOs to go through the full planning process.3 Jul 202511 Jun 2025Town ban on bird feeding to begin next month Tougher measures to curb rising antisocial behaviour will also come into force from next month.11 Jun 202531 May 2025Council urged to stop 'uncontrolled transformation'A petition says Darlington council has "lost control of the HMO situation" in the area.31 May 202531 May 2025Businesses react to parking charge increaseThe council says the increase is due to financial pressures.31 May 202522 May 2025Council called 'woke' for nature protection plansDarlington Borough Council wants to improve its green spaces by 2040 but not all councillors agree.22 May 20258 May 2025Illegal vapes stored under 'rotting waste' in binsOfficers find illegal vapes and tobacco worth more than £12,000 near a shop in Darlington.8 May 202526 Apr 2025Rural bus service to increase frequencyBuses serving Hurworth, Middleton St George, Darlington and Teesside Airport receive new funds.26 Apr 202523 Apr 2025Fear alfresco smoking ban 'could hit trade'Plans to encourage more outdoor cafe areas in Darlington include a proposed smoking ban.23 Apr 2025...