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The government is asking for feedback to identify how to reduce the number of under 18s accessing and using vape products, while still making sure that adults can access them to help stop smoking. Help us to develop a County Durham response.

We want your views on the final draft of the SPD following the two rounds of consultation in 2021 and 2022. The SPD provides guidance to ensure an appropriate level of parking for a variety of modes of transport on all new developments.

We want your views on the County Durham Solar Energy Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) which sets out guidance to ensure solar development takes place in suitable locations and is well designed.

We are considering introducing charges for using our Corporate Financial Appointee services.

Your opportunity to comment on our draft Digital Strategy 2023-2028.

Help us improve SEND services in County Durham.

Tell us what you think about the proposals to improve County Durham's Public Rights of Way (PROW) for all users, ensuring they are fit for the 21st century.

Tell us what you think about proposals to improve how we work with our communities and residents to better support your future needs. A number of changes have been proposed in an independent review of our current community engagement practises.

This consultation gives you the chance to have your say on how we will improve health and wellbeing services across County Durham.

We want your views on the County Durham Design Code Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) which sets out guidance to ensure development is well designed and fits with its surroundings.

We want your views on the Housing Needs Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) which provides guidance on housing matters including housing for older people, students and first time buyers.

We want your views on the draft document which sets out guidance to ensure trees, woodlands and hedges are fully considered as part of the planning process, so that the multiple benefits that they provide can be experienced by the residents of, and visitors to County Durham.

We want your views on the updated draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) (originally called Developer Contributions) following consultation during 2022.

This consultation gives you the chance to have your say on the North East Devolution Deal.

People are being invited to have their say on proposed changes to the way in which we work with residents, communities, councillors, and partners.

Tell us what you think about expanding the Public Space Protection Order we have in place to deal with issues arising from irresponsible dog ownership.

We want your views on proposed designs for a new bus station and car park in Bishop Auckland on the current bus station site. We also want your views on the existing Newgate Centre multi-storey car park and how it could be improved in the future.

Let us know how we can improve the services we offer from our Customer Access Points (CAPs) and your views on our proposal to change the opening hours in four of our least used CAPs.

Help us to develop a new Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy by letting us know what priorities we should focus our efforts on.

Earlier this year, we asked you to tell us what you'd like to see included in a brand new play area at Hardwick Park in Sedgefield.