The closing date to apply for a primary school place for September 2025 is midnight on Wednesday 15 January 2025. See Primary school places for more information on how to apply for a place.

Our online payment services and 24 hour telephone payment line will be unavailable on Tuesday 14 January 2025 due to essential system maintenance. You will not be able to make a payment during this time.

Pavements - personal injury

Any hazard in a public road or pavement caused as a result of an accident, damage or vandalism may be considered a risk to the public and could result in personal injury to pedestrians, road users or possible damage to property.

The following types of damage may be considered as a risk:

missing gully or drain covers
missing or damaged utility covers
knocked down lamp columns/sign poles
damaged light columns/sign poles with the electrical wiring exposed
traffic or concrete bollards knocked down or broken
damaged walls and fences that are part of the highway boundary
oil/chemical spillage on the surface
damaged bridge parapets

If you find a problem, Contact Customer Services.

If you would like further information on how to place a public liability claim see our Council insurance claims page.

Contact Customer Services

Email help@durham.gov.uk
Telephone 03000 26 0000

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