A FLEET of more than 200 Darlington Borough Council vehicles will now run on a cleaner fuel.

All the council's diesel engine vehicles are using bio-diesel, which is a blend of mineral oil, ultra low sulphur diesel and plant oils.

The fuel costs the same as diesel, but helps reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants. It also provides more miles to the gallon.

No alterations had to be made to the engines to allow them to use the bio-diesel.

The fuel was introduced after a successful pilot.

The move comes as Darlington Partnership launches its declaration on climate change - designed to help companies and individuals reduce Darlington's contribution to climate change.