COMMUTERS in Chester-le-Street may soon have another eight bus stops to choose from, if town planners grant planning permission.

Chester-le-Street District Council has received applications to build five bus shelters in Newcastle Road and three in Park Road North.

The applicant, More Group UK Ltd, has a deal with Durham County Council to supply and maintain the shelters.

A decision will be made by counsellors at next Monday's planning committee meeting in the town's Civic Centre