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Housing Regeneration and Environmental Improvement Schemes
County Durham has many former mining communities. In recent years, these areas have suffered decline. Here's an outline of our work to improve living conditions...
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County Durham Youth Justice Service (CDYJS)
We work with young people and partner agencies to prevent re-offending.
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Durham Employment and Skills service - feedback from learners and employers
We have many years of experience of working with individuals to help improve their skills and job prospects. We also work with local businesses to support their...
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Consultation on increasing the council tax on empty properties and second homes
We reviewed our policy around council tax charges for empty properties and second homes. From July to September 2023, we gathered your views on whether to incre...
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Reusing furniture and household items
If you're getting new furniture, or have unwanted furniture which you want to get rid of, contact one of the county's furniture reuse schemes. They will collect...
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Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAPs)
The aim of this programme is to equip senior staff within your care practice with clinical and management skills, it adheres to many aspects of a Registered Nur...
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What is the County Durham Plan?
All councils are required to have a plan for development in their area known as a Local Plan. Ours is called the County Durham Plan.
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Apply for or renew a taxi or private hire vehicle licence
How to apply for or renew a vehicle licence for your taxi or private hire vehicle, what it costs and the documents you need.
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Durham Brass Festival goes back on the road
One of the region's best-loved music events is once again going on the road when it makes its eagerly-awaited return next month.
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Street trading consents and licences
If you want to trade in particular streets in County Durham, including in a street market, you may need a street trading licence or consent from us.