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…
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…
Award and Prizes for Young Musicians
The James Etherington Award The James Etherington Award was set up in 1980 to support young people who wish to further their training in singing or the playing of musical instruments. The Award is presented annually following a competition between selected entrants. Young musicians who reside, or attend an educational establishment within the DH postcode…
History of West Rainton by Philip Ronan.
West Rainton and Leamside Parish Council supported and financed the publication of West Rainton by Philip Ronan (1989).
2024-25 Accounts
The audited accounts for the year 2004-25 are available to view or download in the Annual Audit and Financial Reports section of this web site.
Presentation Given at Annual Parish Meeting
Parish Presentation A presentation was given at the Annual Parish Meeting which outlined various topics which affected the Parish over the past year and looked at future developments. A copy of this presentation is available to download here: Annual Parish Meeting presentation 2025
ELECTION OF PARISH COUNCILLORS
Since there were insufficient applications to serve on the Parish Council, those nominated have been duly elected without a contest. The list of Councillors is below: