About Local Networks

There are 12 LNs across the county providing a more streamlined funding process for community led projects, and increased advice and support for local groups.

LNs are responsible for:

• encouraging local engagement and consultation activities so that residents, councillors, community groups and partners can come together in a non-political forum to identify and influence priorities for their local communities, making sure their voices are heard
• supporting the development and resilience of communities through locally agreed 4 year Local Network Action Plans (LNAPs), based on robust evidence from local and strategic engagement and consultation, and local data profiles
• supporting the delivery of LNAPs and activities to achieve local priorities and deliver locally agreed improvements
• promoting continuous improvement and collaboration to ensure services and LNAPs continue to evolve to meet emerging local and strategic needs

Find your Local Network

Our Local Network names are currently temporary - a formal consultation process will take place later in 2025. They are:

• Bishop Auckland and Shildon areas Local Network on Facebook
• Chester-le-Street and surrounding areas Local Network on Facebook
• Consett and surrounding areas Local Network on Facebook
• Coxhoe, Ferryhill and Spennymoor areas Local Network on Facebook
• Crook, Mid Durham and Willington areas Local Network on Facebook
• Durham City and surrounding areas Local Network on Facebook
• Easington, Seaham and surrounding areas Local Network on Facebook
• Horden, Peterlee and surrounding areas Local Network on Facebook
• Newton Aycliffe and Sedgefield areas Local Network on Facebook
• Stanley and surrounding areas Local Network on Facebook
• Teesdale area Local Network on Facebook
• Weardale area Local Network on Facebook

Use the postcode lookup below to see which LN you are in:

Or find your LN on a map:

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Get involved

If you would like to have a say and influence decisions that affect your area, Get involved with your Local Network.