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Durham Council Faces £82M Deficit, Plans Cuts and Tax Rise

12/3/2025

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Durham County Council, led by Reform UK, faces an £82 million budget deficit, up from £71 million in September.
The council plans £10 million in spending cuts, including job losses and higher parking charges, to close the deficit.
Darren Grimes, the Deputy Leader of Durham County Council, warned that without a council tax rise the council could face an £18.5 million gap next year and described the figures as depressing.

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Durham County Council, led by Reform UK, faces an £82 million budget deficit, up from £71 million in September.
The council plans £10 million in spending cuts, including job losses and higher parking charges, to close the deficit.
Darren Grimes, the Deputy Leader of Durham County Council, warned that without a council tax rise the council could face an £18.5 million gap next year and described the figures as depressing.