Community and Living
The Animal Health Section of Durham County Council Trading Standards service deals with enquires about farm animal movement and other farm animal welfare enquires.
Births
Details on registering a birth, including locations and contact details of local offices. Plus, information on naming ceremonies and benefits available for children.
Births, Deaths, Marriages Registration
All requests for births, deaths, marriage and civil partnership certificates must now be made to the Bishop Auckland office.
Carers
A variety of information relating to carers, including details of; benefits for carers and carer assessment, the carer's register and different kinds of carers. We also have information on carers' centres, day care, extra care, home care support, respite care and care charges.
Childcare
Information on childcare, including details of after school care, day nurseries, and childminding. Also, find out about Child Protection, the Childcare Information Service and SureStart County Durham.
Children and Family Care
Information relating to children and family matters, including; births and adoption, childcare and children’s homes, fostering, Family Neighbourhood Centres, and Parenting.
Community Advice
A variety of information and advice about community issues including details of school childcare and childminding, alcohol, drugs and Substance abuse, community safety, legal services, grants, museums and galleries.
Community Information
Find information on a variety of community issues such as development projects and neighbourhood improvement schemes. See details of voluntary organisations and community groups or use the 'Community Information Online' website for extra details of what's available in the area.
Crime Prevention
Find out about crime prevention and staying safe. We've provided links to information on the Police Authority local secure services and the Prison Service.
Deaths, Funerals and Cremations
Find out how you should register a death, who to inform and what procedures to follow with regards to funeral and cremation arrangements. We also have information on benefits available after a death, and how to obtain burial and cremation records in County Durham.
Domestic Violence
Find out facts and figures relating to domestic violence and how the Government has developed a plan to tackle the issue, which continues to occur across society, regardless of age, gender, sexuality, wealth and geography.
Durham Connects
Durham Connects is a website which links to local councils and public sector organisations to provide seamless access to information on a wide range of services available in County Durham. The website has been produced by the County Durham eGovernment Partnership (CDeGP), which in turn is made up of all eight local councils in County Durham.
Equality and Diversity
See details of Durham County Council's Race Equality Scheme and our Corporate Equalities Plan. We have a number of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) relating to equality and diversity and further information about a number of services we offer.
Grants
Information on a wide variety of funding opportunities relevant to people involved in community, educational, business, cultural and environmental projects, helping them to obtain advice, support and funding to ensure projects are successful.
Information for the Over 50s
Are you over 50? Do you live, work or visit County Durham? This page has been designed with you in mind.
Legal Advice
Get information on the types of legal advice available to you.
Libraries
Find out about libraries in County Durham and the range of services available to you and your family, including; book loans, internet availability, computer and Information communication technology (ICT) use, sound and vision facilities and Mobile Library Services.
Marriages
Information on getting married including; premises where marriages can take place in County Durham; how to give notice of marriage and what the law says about civil partnerships. Details are also available on renewal of marriage vows for couples who wish to celebrate in a unique and personal ceremony.
Pollution
See information on pollution control in relation to air, asbestos, contaminated Land, hazardous substances and water.
Rubbish, Waste and Recycling
Get information on all areas of rubbish, waste and recycling, covering subjects such as; commercial waste, fly-tipping, hazardous or household waste, recycling and waste permits.
Street Care and Cleaning
A variety of information relating to all aspects of street care and cleaning, such as graffiti and litter removal, grass cutting tree management and gully cleansing, pavements and street furniture and the provision of street lighting and public conveniences.
Support Groups
Find out what support groups are available to you and your family, whatever issues you might need assistance with.
Tourism and Travel
Travel and tourism information relating to the County Durham area, including details of holidays and breaks for disabled people and educational visits. Our 'County Durham ePostcards' let you see various scenes from around the area and send local images to your friends and family.
Town Centre Management
Information is available, on a number of town centres in the County Durham area, relating to recent or forthcoming traffic management proposals.
Voluntary Organisations
Information for local organisations, community groups, volunteers and clubs. Details of support including useful contact information to help you to get in touch with a variety of local, regional and national organisations.
Walking and Cycling
Details of events, maps and local facilities related to walking and cycling around the area. Find out about the walking and cycling strategies the Council has in place and the health benefits to people in our community. See our countryside publications or read about sustainable solutions to transport problems.
Youth Offending
County Durham Youth Engagement Service aims to prevent youth offending by helping young people achieve their full potential within their community. You can also find out about Aycliffe Secure Services which houses young people who are on remand, serving a detention or other sentence, or staying at the facility on grounds of welfare.
Youth Support
A variety of information on what support is available to children and young people. Plus, details of organisations and partnerships that are working towards the provision of better services for children, young people and their families across County Durham.
