The planning application for new social housing on Woodbine Road / Folly terrace has been submitted. We are delighted that our hard work has paid off and the village is to get new affordable housing. This follows years of the Labour-run council refusing to help improve this area of Pity Me.

Durham City Homes’ proposals will make the area look much better, and as your Lib Dem councillors we have managed to secure a local lettings policy, so local people will get first chance to apply for one of the homes through Durham Key Options.

In addition, our pressure will mean that most of the footpaths in the area will be resurfaced this year, further enhancing the village.