See our Changes to County Durham bin collections at Christmas page to find out when your bin will be collected over the festive period.

Help for parents

If you're a parent of a young child, we offer advice and support on many aspects of parenting, such as behaviour, eating and sleeping, going to school and special educational needs or disabilities.

Family Hubs brought to you by Durham County Council and the NHS

Find out what's on at your nearest Family Hub

Start for life - supporting you and your child from pregnancy up to age 2

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Families Information Service

Help with your childcare

Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and our Local Offer

Courses and groups for parents-to-be, parents and their children