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Productivity Plan
All councils in England are required to produce a Productivity Plan. Our Plan sets out how we will improve performance and reduce unnecessary spending.
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Asylum support
As an asylum seeker you can ask for support with somewhere to live, a cash allowance, or both.
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News-City centre venues temporarily close
We are aware there may be some organised demonstration activity for Durham City later today.
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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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Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for adults of working age who have problems getting around out of doors, or who need personal care, supervision...
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Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is a benefit paid to people who have physical or mental problems which mean they have difficulty working.
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Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) can only be claimed for children under the age of 16 who need assistance with their personal care, supervision to keep them sa...
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Benefits after redundancy
Being made redundant can be a worrying time. This page looks at the benefits you may be able to claim after being made redundant.
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Benefit cap
There is a limit on the total amount of benefits that a working age household can receive. The benefit cap applies if you receive Housing Benefit or Universal C...
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Primary school places
Information about applying for a primary school place.