As reported in the Echo today, Durham County Council has for many years now been failing to get to grips with pollution problems in Durham City:

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/durham/13782692.Council_blasted_over__quot_too_little_too_late_quot__response_to_air_pollution/

Ever noticed when the council has a good news story a Labour politician comments. When its a bad new story its always an officer. That way you can always blame someone else! Total lack of political leadership.