Due to essential maintenance, the following systems will be unavailable from 3.00pm on Friday 31 March until 8.00am Monday 3 April 2023: 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.

Let us know what you think about proposed changes to the home to school transport service - Have your say on the review of home to school transport.

Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and our Local Offer

Welcome to the Local Offer in County Durham. Our Local Offer is designed to help you find the very best support for your child or young person (from birth to 25 years) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It is here to help you find information, advice and guidance about the types of services and support available to you. We also have a guide for parents and carers: Icon for pdf Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) in schools - A guide for parents and carers (PDF, 1.2mb)