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A Business Improvement District (BID) is a business controlled initiative which gives local organisations the power to raise funds locally, to be spent locally,...

We have a statutory duty to ensure that all structures within the area which are considered dangerous are made safe within the shortest possible time period.

To ensure the county's conservation areas are properly managed, we produce Conservation Area Character Appraisals that help raise awareness of their special cha...

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...

We offer comprehensive calibration and testing facilities.

We have a responsibility for the maintenance of all adopted footpaths within the county.

The Localism Act 2011 introduced the 'community right to challenge' to give certain groups the right to bid to run relevant council services.

Help and information about drainage and who to contact if you have a problem.

Make the most of your local park and get fit with your family or friends by taking part in one or more of the activities on offer in the Parklife programme.

Information about how we manage trees, when they are protected, and events in the county.