"Through the success of Durham Pride's work, the North East England Rainbow Alliance (NEERA) was born. NEERA consists of representatives from different agencies working toward raising awareness and improving responses for LGBT+ people living and working across County Durham and the wider North East. Membership of the group is approved by Durham Pride - I'm proud to be a member."
"The event doesn't exist because of local authority funding. It exists because of its hardworking Chair, Mel Metcalf, and his Durham Pride team who gain funding from a variety of sources,"
"bigger and better because of the fact that the council have come out trying to be divisive and spread hate"
Durham County Council, led by a Reform UK group, withdrew funding for Durham Pride 2026 and removed a Pride flag outside County Hall. The council's deputy leader criticised the event and said funds would be diverted to services not deemed 'contested causes.' Durham Pride organisers rely on diverse funding sources and community support rather than local authority provision. Durham Pride's work helped establish the North East England Rainbow Alliance (NEERA) to improve awareness and responses for LGBT+ people across County Durham and the wider North East. A recent fundraising event demonstrated strong turnout and ongoing public backing.
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