Rethink urged on solar panels decision

OPPOSITION councillors are urging Reform UK leaders to reconsider their decision to abandon plans for solar panels on council buildings.

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Durham County Council had previously pledged to install the devices, but this commitment is expected to be abandoned by cabinet members.

Liberal Democrat opposition councillors argue that the decarbonisation scheme, initially proposed for eight buildings, could have saved £77,000 annually.

However, Reform UK contends that the local authority is overspending on net zero projects. Senior councillors have also committed to halting the purchase of electric vehicles for council staff.