Councillors David Freeman, Richard Ormerod, Carole Lattin, Helen Weston and Rob Hanson wish all residents a happy, peaceful and successful 2022!

Volunteers could use boats to clear litter from River Wear in Durham | The Northern Echo

Parents in County Durham are being reminded that the closing date to apply for secondary school places for their children is fast approaching. The deadline for applications for the next academic year, which starts in September 2022, is Sunday 31 October 2021.In order for a child to be eligible to start secondary school in September […]

The development of the new station has been progressing well but due to unforeseen circumstances the county council has had to temporarily stop work, with this currently programmed to restart after the Christmas holidays. The delay in the programme is likely to mean the bus station opening to passengers in Spring 2023. The main reason […]

Many thanks to all the residents who have contacted us about the state of the riverbanks in Durham City. We are pleased to be able to inform you that areas along Durham City’s riverbanks will be cleared of debris as works begin this week to improve the area for visitors. The council will be working […]

The fire service is currently dealing with an ongoing incident at the Milburngate development in Durham City. As a result, Milburngate Bridge is currently closed and members of the public are being asked to avoid the area. Please take this into consideration if you are working at County Hall or elsewhere in the city today. […]

Alington House staff and volunteers are hosting a MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING FRIDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 2021 10AM TO 2PM All proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee/cakes/pastries/sandwiches and a raffle. Please come along and support this excellent cause in the newly refurbished cafe space.

The council’s Scrutiny Management Board met last week with stakeholders to discuss the future of the former DLI Museum and the DLI collection. Responses from the meeting will feed into the review of the building being undertaken by the new council.The DLI Museum was closed many years ago by the Labour Council on what they […]

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Great news, the white fencing on Gilesgate Bank is to be repaired and repainted next month. We are pushing for the flower beds to be replanted as soon as possible.