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Due to essential maintenance, the following systems will be unavailable from 6.00pm on Monday 2 October until 8.00am on Tuesday 3 October: our online council tax, business rates and housing benefit services, and our welfare assistance form. You will also not be able to register to pay council tax online, make a change of address for council tax or cancel single person discount. You are still able to make a payment during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

A to Z


On our A to Z you will find an alphabetical list of the services and information we offer, as well as some information about key partner organisations. Please click on the letters below to see what options are available.

Information about public transport fares, concessionary schemes and how to apply for bus passes.
If you have mobility problems, a Blue Badge parking permit will give you the right to park in disabled parking bays in town centres and car parks.
The building control web pages offer information about how we can assist you in all functions associated with building control.
Business Durham is the economic development company for County Durham, delivering the environment for business and economic growth.
Information about business rates.
It is illegal to dispose of commercial or trade waste at Household Waste Recycling Centres (tips). Find out what trade waste collections we offer to businesses.
If you have a disability that can cause mobility problems you may be entitled to a parking permit that allows you to park in disabled parking bays.