Those working for a new unitary authority need to act quickly in tackling the range of economic and social problems facing the area, the Audit Commission suggests.

In the organisation’’s County Durham Sustainable Communities Report, those with public sector jobs at the recently-created Durham county council were urged to ensure a clear strategy of how local communities and the region’’s economy should develop.

Pointing out there are particular challenges in the provision of decent affordable housing and health, the report cites that some of the council’’s predecessors were able to carry out effective regeneration work in areas including Durham and Chester-le-Street.

"The problems are well-recognised and there is a great opportunity to learn from the collective experiences of the district councils and to develop a joined-up approach," Marion Talbot, of the Audit Commission, states.

She adds that the council has a strong management team in place, something that could interest those on the search for public sector jobs.

Last month, the commission called for those working for local authorities to do more to exploit the business potential of their buildings and other assets.

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