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Payments to suppliers over £500 2015/16
We publish monthly information on payments to suppliers where a specific contract is greater than £500.
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Business Improvement Districts
A Business Improvement District (BID) is a business controlled initiative which gives local organisations the power to raise funds locally, to be spent locally,...
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Legal Enforcement Policy
This page contains details of the legal enforcement process relating to child employment law or children's performance regulations.
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Dangerous structures
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.
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Land drainage and watercourses
We are the lead local flood authority and the 'operating authority' for all ordinary watercourses in County Durham.
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Bishop Auckland Conservation Area
To ensure the county's conservation areas are properly managed, we produce Conservation Area Character Appraisals that help raise awareness of their special cha...
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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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Empty homes interest free loans
If you're a private landlord, or a prospective buyer looking for a property to move into, you might qualify for an interest free loan to help you move in.
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Apply for a chimney under the Clean Air Act
The Clean Air Act 1993 covers a wide range of regulations, including control of smoke emissions, the height of chimneys and the content and composition of motor...
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Water pollution
Pollution of water courses, including becks and streams, is dealt with by the Environment Agency.