Community Advice
Advocacy is about enabling people to either 'speak up' for themselves and/or having someone else to speak on their behalf. Adult service users and their carers can benefit from the free service of an independent advocacy worker.
After and Before School Childcare
Find out how to get details of childminders, out of school hours clubs, playgroups, toddler groups, private and Local Authority nurseries.
Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Abuse
Find out about the signs of addiction and where you can get help for those trying to kick a drug or alcohol habit. Get information on partnerships and other local and national agencies, aiming to reduce the harm caused by drugs, alcohol and substance misuse.
Business Rates
Business rates (including collection, account enquiries and information on business rates relief) are dealt with by your local District Council, we've provided links to help you find out more.
Childminding
Our childminding service is designed to support families during a time of hardship and crisis; giving parents time to concentrate on other family issues that may need attention, time to spend with other family members or simply giving them time for themselves.
Community Fire Safety
Information and advice on fire safety, provided by the County Council and other organisations to help you to be prepared to ensure your own personal safety, and that of people around you.
Community Grants
Information on a wide variety of funding opportunities relevant to people involved in community and environmental projects, helping them to obtain advice, support and funding to ensure projects are successful.
Community Legal Service
The Government has set up a Community Legal Service (CLS) so that people can find legal help and advice easily and feel confident in the quality of service they get from legal service providers.
Community Safety
Find out about on community safety partnerships, safety priorities and public reassurance, as well as information on crime and law enforcement and fire safety.
Interpreting and Translating
For people who need to access services provided by Durham County Council and whose first language is not English, we offer a number of services such as document translation, telephone interpreting and face to face interpreting. A British Sign Language interpreter is also available and documents can be printed in Braille upon request.
Museums and Galleries
See links to a number of museums and galleries in County Durham including Binchester Roman Fort, Bishop Auckland Town Hall, the Durham Light Infantry Museum, Durham Art Gallery and Killhope, the North of England Lead Mining Museum.
Repatriation of a Deceased Body
Find out about the permissions required for a body to be moved out of England or Wales and what procedures apply prior to funeral arrangements being made.
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.
Welfare Rights
Information and advice on benefits, and details of the services we can offer.
