Information on temporary bus stops in Durham (in place until September 2022) can be found here: Durham Bus Station closure – here are details of temporary bus stops | The Northern Echo

Once again Cllrs Richard Ormerod and David Freeman are unable to do their monthly surgery at Alington House, due to Covid-19, on Thursday 4 February. Instead they are doing it “virtually” between 6-7pm on Thursday 4 February. If you would like to discuss any issues of concern please email [email protected] to book your slot. Your […]

We are pleased to say that the parish council approved the following motion last night from Lib Dem Councillors Richard Ormerod and Alan Doig: “The City of Durham Parish Council invites DCC to seek solutions in conjunction with the Parish Council for the provision of public toilets in Durham City centre. The current situation is […]

For many years we have been pushing the county council to take action over the night time economy of Durham City centre. The level of anti-social behaviour linked to late night drinking at bars and pubs is a major issue for residents in the city centre.  We would have liked to see a late night […]

We want to know what local residents in Elvet and Gilesgate think. Most grateful if you can spare a few minutes to complete this survey (please follow the link) https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RCNMXWP

The Council continues to provide a range of support to people with a housing need in what are incredibly difficult times for them. At the start of the coronavirus pandemic the Council helped rough sleepers access accommodation and have stayed in touch with them to offer continued support. They also continue to carry out regular […]

There are some changes to rubbish and recycling collections over the Christmas period. Bin collections across the county will take place as normal up to and including Thursday, 24 December 2020. Changes will only apply to Friday collections, which fall on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day this year. Those collections will instead take place […]

Residents of Durham can now sign up for the Garden Waste Collection scheme for 2021. The first collection from the Durham County Council service takes place in late March or early April, followed by fortnightly collections until November when the season ends. Those who sign up before Sunday 14 February will receive all 17 collections […]

An annual scheme to support businesses during the Christmas period has returned this month. Durham County Council has brought back its ‘Free after 3’ parking offer which will see free parking available in all council-owned car parks and on-street Pay and Display after 3pm, every day in December. As well as ‘Free after 3’, on […]

Durham is full of fantastic independent retailers that offer products and experiences you can’t get anywhere else. Great new businesses – like the Pawsome Cat Cafe and Malin & Mac gift shop –have opened even since Covid-19. Durham’s big name and independent retailers have worked incredibly hard this year to do everything possible to create a safe and enjoyable shopping environment. Focus Editor Ed Johnson-Williams said: “This […]