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SUMMARY:Bishop Auckland Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society - Late Chrysanthemum Show 2025
DESCRIPTION:Bishop Auckland Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society’s Late Chrysanthemum Show is to be held on Sunday 2nd November 2025. \nVenue: The Scouts Centre\, Kingsway\, Bishop Auckland\, Co. Durham DL14 7JN \nEvent is open to the public from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. \n \nBishop Auckland C&D Society
URL:https://bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk/event/bacds-late-chrysanthemum-show-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T031238
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T114752Z
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SUMMARY:Bishop Gateway: Public Information Event
DESCRIPTION:Bishop Auckland is set to take another major step forward in its transformation into a world-class visitor destination\, with plans for the proposed Bishop Gateway road scheme being shared at a public information event on Tuesday 4 November 2025. \nLed by The Auckland Project and 11Arches (creators of Kynren)\, in partnership with Durham County Council and the Bishop Auckland Stronger Towns Board\, Bishop Gateway is a cornerstone of the wider regeneration programme shaping Bishop Auckland’s bright future. \nThe drop-in event\, taking place from 3pm to 7pm at No. 43 Market Place\, Bishop Auckland\, DL14 7PB\, will showcase how the proposed new road will manage future visitor access to the town\, connect key attractions\, and help drive future economic growth across County Durham. \nAll are welcome to attend and find out more about how this transformational project will support the town’s continuing regeneration. \nFurther information is available on the Bishop Auckland Regeneration website. \n \nBishop Gateway: powering the next phase of Bishop Auckland’s regeneration \n \n 
URL:https://bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk/event/bishop-gateway-public-information-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T031238
CREATED:20250723T151318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T100752Z
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SUMMARY:Policy and Resources Committee
DESCRIPTION:The next meeting of Bishop Auckland Town Council Policy and Resources Committee is to be held on Tuesday 4th November 2025 at 4.30pm\, the Town Council Offices\, 54 Kingsway\, Bishop Auckland. \nIt is requested that attendance needs to be registered with the Town Clerk prior to attending to ensure that the meeting space is large enough to accommodate everyone safely.  To register attendance please call 01388 207110 or email council@bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk by noon on Monday 3rd November 2025. \nThe Chairman advises members of the Council and the public that the meeting or part of the meeting may be recorded by audio and may be by video.
URL:https://bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk/event/policy-and-resources-committee-5/
LOCATION:Bishop Auckland Town Council\, 54 Kingsway\, Bishop Auckland\, England\, DL14 7JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Policy and Resources Committee (Finance)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bishop Auckland Town Council (BATC)":MAILTO:council@bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T031238
CREATED:20250724T091256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T144540Z
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SUMMARY:Community Committee
DESCRIPTION:The Next meeting of the Bishop Auckland Town Council Community Committee is to be held on Tuesday 4th November 2025 at 6:30pm\, at the Town Council Offices\, 54 Kingsway\, Bishop Auckland.\nThis meeting follows the 4:30pm Policy and Resources Committee. \nIt is requested that attendance needs to be registered with the Town Clerk prior to attending to ensure that the meeting space is large enough to accommodate everyone safely.  To register attendance please call 01388 207110 or email council@bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk by noon on Monday 3rd November 2025. \nThe Chairman advises members of the Council and the public that the meeting or part of the meeting may be recorded by audio and may be by video.
URL:https://bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk/event/community-committee-3/
LOCATION:Bishop Auckland Town Council\, 54 Kingsway\, Bishop Auckland\, England\, DL14 7JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bishop Auckland Town Council (BATC)":MAILTO:council@bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T031238
CREATED:20250919T125048Z
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SUMMARY:WVCAG Christmas Fair 2025
DESCRIPTION:Come along and join the Wear Valley Community Action Group (WVCAG) for their Christmas Fair on Saturday 8th November 2025. 11am-2pm. \nVenue: Auckland Youth and Community Centre (AYCC)\, Walker Drive\, Woodhouse Close\, Bishop Auckland\, Co. Durham DL14 6QL \n\nGift Stalls.\nFree Face Painting.\nFree Crafts for Children.\nFood and Refreshments available.\nRaffle Tombola & More.\n\nSanta with a Gift – Tickets Only £1 Each. \nPlease contact Lesley at WVCAG on 07891 082168 to book tickets. (Text Message Only)\nFacebook: Wear Valley Community Action Group \n 
URL:https://bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk/event/wvcag-christmas-fair-2025/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251109T104000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T031238
CREATED:20250904T121717Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Remembrance Parade and Service
DESCRIPTION:Annual Remembrance Parade and Service will take place at the War Memorial in the Market Place\, Bishop Auckland at 10.45am on Sunday 9th November 2025. \nThe Parade will muster at the Newgate Centre Entrance from 10.30am\, and will parade in time to join the service. \nFollowing the acts of remembrance there will be a service in St Anne’s Church. \nAll are welcome to attend. \nPoster advising that annual remembrance parade will take place at 10.45am on 9th November 2025\n 
URL:https://bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk/event/annual-remembrance-parade-and-service/
LOCATION:Bishop Auckland Market Place\, Market Place\, Bishop Auckland\, County Durham\, DL14 7NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T190000
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SUMMARY:Environment Working Group Session
DESCRIPTION:Interested in gardening and the environment? \nThe Town Council are hosting a community evening to explore environmental priorities\, planting projects\, and ideas for collaboration for their environmental working group. \nAll are welcome to attend. \nTo register telephone 01388 207110 or email council@bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk \n \n\n05/11/2025 News article: \nBishop Auckland has truly bloomed in 2025\, thanks to a series of vibrant environmental initiatives led by the Town Council. From the eye-catching community hanging basket project—which saw residents replant every basket along Newgate Street—to the Council-funded floral displays in the Market Place\, town centre\, and Bob Hardisty Drive\, the town has been transformed with colour and care. These efforts have not only brightened public spaces but also supported pollinators and boosted local pride\, with blooms lasting into late October thanks to a glorious summer. \nThe town’s floral success was also recognised in this year’s Northumbria in Bloom Awards\, where Bishop Auckland received a Silver Gilt Award. The Auckland Project earned Gold Awards for both the Auckland Palace Grounds and Walled Garden in the Tourist and Visitor Attractions and Country Estates category\, while Kynren (Eleven Arches) received a Gold Award for Conservation. \nIn a show of grassroots support\, the Council continues to back Cultivate4Life\, offering allotment space to grow\, educate\, and inspire. This small gesture has had a big impact—nurturing wellbeing\, food sustainability\, and community connection. Cultivate4Life was also recognised at Northumbria in Bloom\, receiving a Level 4 – Thriving award in the ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ category. The Council hopes its own allotment sites will gain further recognition in future years. \nCllr Michael Siddle\, Chair of the Allotments and Environment Committee\, said: \n“Together\, we’re planting the seeds for a greener\, more vibrant future. The Council is keen to bring together groups and individuals who want to improve our town’s spaces—we all want to live in a beautiful environment. The community planting of the hanging baskets was a great success\, and we’re exploring ways to expand this participation. By connecting established groups like Green Matters and In Bloom with active individuals\, we can make a real difference. Working collectively under one umbrella will help improve communication\, build stronger networks\, and overcome the barriers that often hold back good community intentions.” \nTo build on this momentum\, the Town Council are hosting a community evening to explore environmental priorities\, planting projects\, and ideas for collaboration. \nAll are welcome. \n 
URL:https://bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk/event/environment-working-group-session-november-2025/
LOCATION:Bishop Auckland Town Council\, 54 Kingsway\, Bishop Auckland\, England\, DL14 7JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bishop Auckland Town Council (BATC)":MAILTO:council@bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T120000
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SUMMARY:Recycled Bottle Lantern Workshop (Free)
DESCRIPTION:People of all ages are invited to book a place on the recycled bottle making workshop. Lanterns will be made ready for everyone to join the Christmas Town parade on Friday 5th December and show off their lanterns\, enjoy the atmosphere and make fabulous memories. \nThe Community are welcome to participate in the parade\, to join in you can attend a Free lantern making workshop on the following date: \n\nSaturday 22nd November 2025\, 10am-12pm\, Recycled Bottle Lantern Making at the Town Council Offices\, Kingsway\, Bishop Auckland\n\n  \nPlease only book to attend this session if you are able to join in the parade on Friday 5th December 2025\, as places are limited. \n  \nBooking is required\, so please book your session in advance.  To book your session\, complete this Microsoft Form:\nhttps://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=_WJPd-F-EUKeUH8wBchQ3-LCURFUtUFFuoM3nIz3CvdUOFZTSEVXRlpVNjM2SE5aTksyVzVLSzYzSi4u \nAlternatively\, please contact 01388 207110 or email council@bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk \nAll ages welcome\, please note that children must be supervised at sessions.
URL:https://bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk/event/recycled-bottle-lantern-workshop2/
LOCATION:Bishop Auckland Town Council\, 54 Kingsway\, Bishop Auckland\, England\, DL14 7JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T031238
CREATED:20251111T101346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T103543Z
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SUMMARY:General Appeals Panel
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URL:https://bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk/event/general-appeals-panel/
LOCATION:Bishop Auckland Town Council\, 54 Kingsway\, Bishop Auckland\, England\, DL14 7JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Appeals Panel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bishop Auckland Town Council (BATC)":MAILTO:council@bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T031238
CREATED:20251120T121541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T100652Z
UID:19996-1764091800-1764093600@bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Community Committee
DESCRIPTION:The Next meeting of the Bishop Auckland Town Council Community Committee is to be held on Tuesday 25th November 2025 at 5:30pm\, at the Town Council Offices\, 54 Kingsway\, Bishop Auckland. \nIt is requested that attendance needs to be registered with the Town Clerk prior to attending to ensure that the meeting space is large enough to accommodate everyone safely.  To register attendance please call 01388 207110 or email council@bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk by noon on Monday 24th November 2025. \nThe Chairman advises members of the Council and the public that the meeting or part of the meeting may be recorded by audio and may be by video.
URL:https://bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk/event/community-committee-7/
LOCATION:Bishop Auckland Town Council\, 54 Kingsway\, Bishop Auckland\, England\, DL14 7JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bishop Auckland Town Council (BATC)":MAILTO:council@bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T031238
CREATED:20250723T142724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T121933Z
UID:19351-1764093600-1764100800@bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Town Council Meeting (Cancelled)
DESCRIPTION:This meeting has been cancelled and was scheduled in advance. \n  \n 
URL:https://bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk/event/town-council-meeting-164/
LOCATION:Bishop Auckland Town Council\, 54 Kingsway\, Bishop Auckland\, England\, DL14 7JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Town Council Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bishop Auckland Town Council (BATC)":MAILTO:council@bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T230000
DTSTAMP:20260427T031238
CREATED:20251118T102449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T103618Z
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SUMMARY:General Appeals Panel
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk/event/general-appeals-panel-1/
LOCATION:Bishop Auckland Town Council\, 54 Kingsway\, Bishop Auckland\, England\, DL14 7JF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T070000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T031238
CREATED:20251110T113123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T113620Z
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SUMMARY:Notice of Poll: Election of a Town Councillor\, Henknowle Ward
DESCRIPTION:Notice of Poll\nDurham County\n Election of a Town Councillor for \nBishop Auckland (Henknowle)\nNotice is hereby given that: \n\nA poll for the election of a Town Councillor for Bishop Auckland (Henknowle) will be held on Thursday 27th November 2025\, between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.\nThe number of Town Councillors to be elected is one.\n\nThe names\, home addresses and descriptions of the Candidates remaining validly nominated for election and the names of all persons signing the Candidates nomination paper are as follows:\n\n\n\n\nName of Candidate\nHome Address\nDescription (if any)\nNames of Signatories \nProposers(+) and Seconders(++) \n\n\nHall \nSimon Alexander\n(Address in County Durham)\nLabour Party\nKimm Lawson (+) \nLudmilla J Jordanova (++)\n\n\nRedmond \nThomas\n(Address in County Durham)\nReform UK\nLinda Thompson (+) \nRobert Clayton (++)\n\n\n\n\nThe situation of Polling Stations and the description of persons entitled to vote thereat are as follows:\n\n\n\n\nSituation of Polling Station\nStation Number\nRanges of electoral register numbers of persons entitled to vote thereat\n\n\nCommon Room\, Cornwall Place Centre\, Cornwall Place\, Henknowle\nBA1\nBAEA-1 to BAEA-170\n\n\nCommon Room\, Cornwall Place Centre\, Cornwall Place\, Henknowle\nBA1\nBAEB-1 to BAEB-743\n\n\nCockton Hill Junior School\, McIntyre Terrace\, Bishop Auckland\nBA2\nBAEC-1 to BAEC-1087\n\n\nCockton Hill Junior School\, McIntyre Terrace\, Bishop Auckland\nBA3\nBAED-1 to BAED-811\n\n\n\nPublished: 10th November 2025 \n(To be published by 19th November 2025) \n 
URL:https://bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk/event/notice-of-poll-election-of-a-town-councillor-henknowle-ward-27-11-2025/
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