How do I contact Durham County Council?
Our customer contact centre is open and we are responding to enquiries online and over the phone….Contact us by phone.
| Enquiry | Number |
|---|---|
| General enquiries* | 03000 26 0000 |
| Council Tax Reduction Scheme | 03000 26 0000 |
| Council tax | 03000 26 4000 |
| Housing advice | 03000 268 000 |
Can I park in County Hall Durham?
There is a visitor car park near the main entrance to County Hall (postcode: DH1 5UQ). You can also use Park and Ride to get to County Hall. By bus: Many bus services stop directly outside County Hall.
Which local authority is Durham in?
Durham County Council
Home – Durham County Council.
What does Durham County Council do?
We are responsible for providing a wide range of public services to the people of the county. We also represent and promote the interests of County Durham when dealing with regional, national and international affairs.
Is County Durham the same as Durham?
The ceremonial county is officially named Durham, but the county has long been commonly known as County Durham and is the only English county name prefixed with “County” in common usage (a practice common in Ireland).
Is Durham UK a city?
listen) DURR-əm), also known as the City of Durham, is a cathedral city and civil parish in the district and county of Durham, England. The city is on the banks of the River Wear. The settlement was founded over the final resting place of St Cuthbert. Durham Castle has been the home of Durham University since 1832.
Where can I park for free in Durham?
Free parking after 2.00pm in our on-street and off-street car parks across the county – no ticket needed. This excludes car parks at Hardwick Park, Wharton Park and Riverside Park (South Ropery Lane, North Ropery Lane and the Donald Owen Clark car parks).
How much is park and ride Durham?
You can park your vehicle for FREE when using the Park and Ride bus service. Day Ticket (unlimited travel including transfer between any of the Park and Ride buses): £2.00. All English concessionary pass holders can travel for free after 9.30am Monday to Friday and all day Saturday.
What is the area of Durham?
974 mi²Regional Municipality of Durham / Area
Who is in control of Durham County Council?
Following the elections held on 6 May 2021, the current political make-up of the council is: 50 Labour councillors. 17 Liberal Democrat councillors.
What do you call a person from Durham?
Durham: Posh Geordie, Cuddy, Pitt Yakker (due to Durham’s mining heritage)