Our online forms will be unavailable between 12.00am and 8.00am on Monday 7 April, and between 8.00pm and 10.00pm on Thursday 10 April for essential maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The following systems will be unavailable from 5.00pm on Wednesday 9 April until 7.30am on Thursday 10 April: our online Council Tax, business rates and housing benefit system, and our welfare assistance form. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Chairman's chains of office

The Chairman's chain and badge are worn at all Durham County Council civic events.

The Chairman's chain

The chain and badge make up the 'insignia' of the Chairman of Durham County Council. They date from 1964 and were designed by Thomas Fattorini Ltd of Birmingham.

The chain

The Chairman's Chain of Office is made up of 18 links, each with a central symbol depicting industries, occupations, historical and natural features significant to County Durham.

The badge

The badge is made up of gold and blue enamel and shows the coat of arms of the council.

Contact Chairman of the Council

Email chairmansoffice@durham.gov.uk
Telephone 03000 267 202

Related information

About the Chair