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.

Buses and trains

Information on public transport, including bus services, journey planners and timetables.

Parish and town councils

Town and parish councils play an important part in supporting communities across our county. This page gives an explanation of their role and how they are funded and organised.

Parking

Parking enforcement and fines, pay a parking fine, make an appeal or challenge a parking ticket, apply for a parking permit, Durham City Park and Ride and the county's town centre car parks information.

Pest control

Find information about Durham County Council's pest control services for residents, schools and businesses.

Planning, property and environment

Find information about planning including planning applications and decisions, development management, planning policy, planning appeals and enforcement.

Private fostering

Private fostering is the term used to describe an arrangement made privately (without our involvement) where a child under 16 (if disabled, under 18) is cared for and lives with an adult who is not a close relative.

Public Rights of Way

We are responsible for managing nearly 2,200 miles (3,500km) of footpaths, bridleways and byways in the county.

Support for private landlords

We work alongside community groups, tenants' and landlords' associations, and partners to provide support and advice to private landlords.