AN MP says plans to invest £1.3bn across the UK to improve quality of life for local people and help create cleaner public spaces will benefit the area.
Helen Goodman, Labour member for Bishop Auckland, welcomed the proposals from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.
County Durham will be amongst the main beneficiaries and Ms Goodman said: "This new announcement is great news for people.
"The money will allow local authorities in Wear Valley, Sedgefield, Derwentside and Easington to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour, housing, health inequalities and worklessness.
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