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Get help to avoid becoming homeless
Homelessness prevention - advice and support. Contact our Housing Solutions team for help.
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Emergency planning - the council and its partners
How we plan and prepare for emergencies, together with our partners which include the Emergency Services and the Environment Agency.
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School crossing patrols
Find information about County Durham's school crossing patrol service.
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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.
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Rate relief
Small businesses, charities and businesses in some rural areas can apply to pay lower rates.
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What are business rates?
Business rates is a local tax that is paid by the occupiers of all non-domestic /business property, in the same way that council tax is a tax on domestic proper...
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Benefits for carers
If you care for a disabled person, the main benefit you can claim is Carer's Allowance. However, there are several other benefits that you might be entitled to ...
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Why Whorlton Bridge has closed
An assessment has identified that the bridge is no longer able to support vehicles or pedestrians. This problem is not in a few isolated areas, but across the w...
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Petitions
We welcome your views and, as such, have a procedure in place to enable people to submit petitions regarding any issue they are concerned about.
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Advocacy for social care service users and carers
Find out about advocacy for social care service users and carers and how it could help you.