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Smoke control areas
Many parts of County Durham are smoke control areas where it is an offence to emit smoke from a chimney, unless you're burning an authorised fuel or using an ex...
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Special educational needs support
There are a variety of specialist services and teams who provide support and advice for children with special educational needs (SEN).
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Social Care Direct
Social Care Direct can assist you to find information and advice to help you live as independently as you can. If your needs are urgent you should telephone Soc...
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Street cleaning programme
Our street cleaning programme provides frequent cleaning of streets, council owned car parks, public conveniences, markets and other public areas to remove litt...
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Primary school support
We work with schools, settings, academies and other educational institutions to ensure the highest quality opportunities and outcomes for all children and young...
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Street works permit scheme
You may need a permit if you want to work on our roads or pavements.
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Temporary Event Notices (TENs)
If you want to hold a licensable activity at premises in County Durham that are not licensed, or hold activities which an existing licence does not allow, you m...
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The County Durham Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme
The County Durham Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme encourages local businesses, including cafés and restaurants, to register and show their support for breastfeedi...
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Apply to add a road sign for a temporary event
Information about how to inform and direct traffic for a special event.
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Tell us you've moved house or had a change in circumstances
If you move house or if anything changes that may affect how much Council Tax you pay or discounts you receive, you must tell us as soon as possible.