Memorial Safety Testing 3 November 2026
Headstones in the Cemetery will be safety checked on Tuesday 3 November 2026. The formal notice and full details are available to download here: Mem Test Nov 26
PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY
THE COUNTY COUNCIL OF DURHAM PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY (PUBLIC FOOTPATH NO. 31, WEST RAINTON) MODIFICATION ORDER NO. 1 2026 The order has been made by Durham County Council but the process is yet to be confirmed. As a result representations regarding the order may be made by emailing: Highways.orders@durham.gov.uk (ref. 16957416) not later than…
Parish Council Vacancies
There are currently two vacancies on the Parish Council. These will be filled by the co-option process details of which can be seen in the Policies and Procedures section (Item 6) of this web site. The formal notice of co-option is available to download here. Co-option Notice September 2026
Durham Explorer Bus Service
A new significantly discounted bus service is now available to the following attractions: Beamish The Living Museum of the North Ushaw Historic House, Chapel and Gardens The Bowes Museum The Auckland Project Raby Castle, Park and Gardens High Force Waterfall Locomotion Museum Full details can be seen in the following links: County Durham Leisure Service…
Cemetery Improvements
Following on from feedback from someone who visits the Cemetery, and consideration by the Parish Council of their request, work will commence towards the end of this week to install some steps and a handrail to improve accessibility to the rear of the Cemetery at the left hand side. The existing bench that is being…
Heritage Garden
The Parish Council has purchased and installed two replacement benches for the Heritage Garden to replace the wooden ones which were beyond repair. Durham County Council installed the new benches and we have a contractor who is going to jet wash the area, do some repairs on the block paving and top up the gravel…