Council’s Adult Learning Skills Service Helping Hundreds
The home delivery of learning packages means that, to date, 274 adults and 414 children have continued to engage with East Durham Trust, which delivers community learning on behalf of The Council’s Adult Learning...
Gilesgate Floral Tribute Commemorates 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe
Every summer, The Council plants a decorative carpet bedding display in Gilesgate, and this year has chosen to pay tribute to those who fought in the second world war.
Low growing bedding plants with coloured...
More County Durham Businesses Being Supported
Business owners across County Durham have spoken of their relief at further financial support
The Council extended the business rates grants scheme earlier this month, encouraging companies that were not previously able to access support...
Sharon Caddell Appointed Temporary Chief Executive of OPCVC
The Police and Crime Panel for County Durham has confirmed Sharon Caddell as temporary Chief Executive of the Office of the Police, Crime and Victims’ Commissioner (OPCVC.)
The panel unanimously recommended approval of the proposal...
Scams Awareness Fortnight 2020: The Scammers are Still Scamming
A County Durham woman whose elderly mother was scammed out of thousands of pounds has told her story in the hope of preventing others falling victim.
Thea Khamis has spoken out about what happened to...
Student Social Workers Complete Training Through Lockdown
Two student social workers have shared their experiences of training with a local authority during the lockdown.
26-year-old Sally Elders and 37-year-old Hayley Pound, were both part-way through their Durham County Council placements when the...
Have Your Say on How (Not Whether) “Social Distancing” Infrastructure is Deployed
People in County Durham can submit their opinion online about how anti-social engineering is maintained as the new abnormal is implemented in towns centres, and on countywide pavements and cycle routes.
In response to government...
Town Centres in County Durham are Preparing to Welcome You Back
From 15th June, more shops will reopen and The Council is working in partnership with retailers and landlords to make sure businesses, staff, residents and visitors are all able to shop obediently.
The council has...
Witton Park Bridge Replacement Work Starts Monday
Work to replace Witton Park Bridge, near Bishop Auckland, is set to begin next week (Monday 15).
A £2.5m scheme will see the demolition and replacement of the crossing, which was found to be suffering...
Durham’s Outdoor Market Returns Saturday June 13th
Durham Markets Company has announced it is resuming Saturday Outdoor Markets from Saturday, June 13th.
The weekly market in Durham Market Place will be open from 9am until 4.30pm, bringing a range of stalls including...
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