Councillors have pledged to invest more than £162 million in public services across County Durham over the next financial year.
The money will be used to improve schools, roads and street lighting, regenerate town centres, bring council-managed homes up to decent standards, boost economic development and fund public arts projects.
The package has been approved by Durham County Council’s Cabinet.
Coun Alan Napier, Cabinet Member for Resources at Durham County Council, said: “This is
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