Durham county council is considering consulting on whether to close five care homes in the local area due to budget cuts.If approved, the three-month consultation would gauge views on options for the future of Cheveley House, in Belmont; Feryemount, in Ferryhill; Grampian House, in Peterlee; Mendip House, in Chester-le-Street; and Newtown House, in Stanhope. Durham…