Previous consultations and outcomes - 2023
We consult on a range of issues on a regular basis. This page lists the consultations we carried out in 2023.
Policy for school and social care transport contracts
We are consulting on a new policy for people who provide transport for us and act as a driver or passenger assistant, to ensure the safety of all passengers.
Consultation on a policy for school and social care transport contracts
The consultation closed at 5.00pm on 10 September 2023.
Sedgefield and Fishburn Section 106 community funding
Help us to decide how to spend the Section 106 Community Fund for Sedgefield, Fishburn, Mordon, Bradbury, Thorpe Larches and the surrounding area (the Sedgefield ward of County Durham).
Sedgefield and Fishburn Section 106 community funding consultation
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Friday 18 August 2023.
Our housing conversation
We'd like to hear from you to help us write our next housing strategy. Join our housing conversation and help us shape a new plan to meet your housing needs, your community's needs and the needs of the county both now and in the future.
The closing date for all comments and surveys was 5.00pm on 18 August 2023.
Libraries for you - digital review
As part of the review of our libraries, we are looking at what digital services they offer. We invite you to come to an online event on Microsoft Teams to join the discussion and share your thoughts and ideas about what we offer now and what you would like us to offer in the future.
The event took place at 12.00pm on Wednesday 16 August.
Our plan to help people become more active in County Durham
Following conversations with people to find out what would help them be more active, we are now consulting on a new strategy called the Moving Together in County Durham.
Consultation on our plan to help people become more active in County Durham
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Sunday 16 July 2023.
Sexual Health Strategy for County Durham 2023-2028
Have your say on our new sexual health strategy that will support the sexual health needs of the people of County Durham.
Sexual Health Strategy for County Durham 2023-2028 consultation
The consultation closed for comments at 5.00pm on Sunday 6 August 2023.
Solar Energy Supplementary Planning Document
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.
Solar Energy Supplementary Planning Document consultation
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Sunday 9 July 2023.
Parking and Accessibility Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) (stage 3)
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.
Parking and Accessibility Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) consultation (stage 3)
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Sunday 9 July 2023.
Youth vaping
The government is asking for feedback to identify how to reduce the number of under 18s accessing and using vape (ecigarette) products, while still making sure that adults can access them to help stop smoking. Help us to develop a County Durham response.
Information gathering on youth vaping
The survey closed for comments at 5.00pm on Tuesday 30 May 2023.
Digital Strategy
Your opportunity to comment on our draft Digital Strategy 2023-2028.
Have your say on our draft Digital Strategy
The deadline for comments was 11.59pm on Thursday 18 May 2023.
Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) 4
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.
Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) 4 consultation
The consultation closed at 5.00pm on Wednesday 26 July 2023.
Review of County Durham's electoral boundaries
The Local Government Boundary Commission is reviewing the electoral areas in County Durham to make sure councillors represent an equal number of people and the boundaries help with effective council work. As part of this review, the total number of councillors will be reduced from 126 to 98 and will consist of 48 divisions, including nine single councillor divisions, 28 two councillor divisions and 11 three councillor divisions.
To have your say on their proposals, visit review of County Durham’s electoral boundaries.
The consultation closes on Monday 10 July 2023.
Corporate financial appointees
We are considering introducing charges for using our Corporate Financial Appointee services.
Corporate financial appointee consultation
The consultation closed at 5.00pm on Friday 19 May 2023.
Health and wellbeing in County Durham 2023
This consultation gives you the chance to have your say on how we will improve health and wellbeing services across County Durham.
Consultation on health and wellbeing in County Durham 2023
The consultation closed at 12 noon on Thursday 13 April 2023.
County Durham community engagement
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.
County Durham community engagement consultation
The deadline for comments was 5.00pm on Sunday 23 April 2023.
Home to school transport
This consultation gives you the chance to have your say on proposed changes to our home to school transport service.
Have your say on the review of home to school transport
The closing date for comments was Wednesday 12 April 2023.
Design Code Supplementary Planning Document
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
Design Code Supplementary Planning Document consultation
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on 11 April 2023.
Development Viability, Affordable Housing and Financial Contributions Supplementary Planning Document (second stage)
We want your views on the updated draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) (originally called Developer Contributions) following consultation during 2022.
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on 11 April 2023.
Housing Needs Supplementary Planning Document
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
Housing Needs Supplementary Planning Document consultation
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on 11 April 2023.
Trees, Woodland and Hedges Supplementary Planning Document
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.
Trees, Woodland and Hedges Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) consultation
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on 11 April 2023.
North East Devolution Deal
This consultation gives you the chance to have your say on the North East Devolution Deal.
Have your say on the North East Devolution Deal
The closing date for comments was Thursday 23 March 2023.
Bishop Auckland bus station and car parking
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.
Consultation on Bishop Auckland bus station and car parking
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on 12 March 2023.
Development of new play area at Hardwick Park
Tell us what you'd like to see included in a brand new play area at Hardwick Park in Sedgefield.
Consultation on the development of new play area at Hardwick Park
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on 26 February 2023.
Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for dog ownership
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.
Review of the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for dog ownership 2023
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Monday 13 March 2023.
Customer Access Points
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.
Review of Customer Access Points
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Monday 6 March 2023.
Review of traffic sensitive streets
This consultation gives you the chance to have your say on a review of the streets in County Durham that are designated as traffic sensitive.
Review of traffic sensitive streets
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Friday 24 February 2023.
