31.   The villagers, who were provided with free refuse sacks and gloves by the borough council, picked up litter along the River Tees embankment.

32.   Parish councillors are to write to the borough council for permission to fell the tress because of the risk of root damage to nearby houses.

33.   It says councils are often criticised for the poor quality of their letters but the borough council is now encouraging staff to write in plain English.

34.   Darlington borough council, Wear Valley and Sedgefield district councils said they were worst hit by the spending limits.

35.   In October the owners of Redworth Hall Hotel near Darlington were refused permission for a course by the borough council.

36.   UNSIGHTLY billboards could soon be taken down around Darlington through new powers adopted by the borough council.

37.   Darlington borough council is to be approached for a donation.

38.   The borough council has launched a customer care and quality service programme aimed at giving good service to the people who pay for and use its amenities.

39.   An association spokesman said it was vital the borough council was aware of the problems being encountered.