Policy and Strategy Meeting

The town is also served by Durham County Council who has responsibility for the following areas:

• Rubbish and Recycling

• Council Tax

• School and Education

• Benefits and Support

• Roads and Transport

• Leisure and Culture

• Social and Health

• Planning, Property and Environment

• Libraries and Archives

• Children and Families

• Environmental Issues

• Housing

• Crime and Community Safety

• Births, Deaths and Marriages

• Voting and Elections