Durham Council Sees 550% Rise in Councillor Complaints
Durham County Council experienced a 550% increase in complaints against councillors between May and December 2025, with 52 complaints filed compared to eight in the entirety of 2024. The council is run by the Reform party.
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“In Reform-run Durham County Council, there was a 550 per cent increase in complaints made against councillors, rising from eight across the whole of 2024 to 52 between May and December 2025.”
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