Durham County Council has introduced a new system called One Network that makes Road Closure and Diversion information available to residents, businesses, and motorists via the web on your mobile phone, tablet and computer as well as through the Sat Nav system in your vehicle. Click on the email icon on the left top of…
DetailsResponse to residents’ questions and concerns in relation to the management of the Cemetery, raised at the Parish Council Meeting 21st March 2024.
Residents may be aware that planning permission for the proposed Football Centre was refused by Durham County Council and this decision was appealed against by the developer. The appeal has now been examined by a planning inspector appointed by the Secretary of State and has been rejected.
Further information concerning this issue will be posted here as and when it is available. If you have an opinion about this proposal please upload it to DCC as soon as possible. Letter from Mary Foy MP to various residents included here for wider distribution. It lists actions which residents can take concerning this application.…
DetailsParish 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
DetailsAll residents of the village were given the opportunity to contribute to our Parish Plan. The outcome of this consultation has now been finalised. A summary of the plan can be viewed here: West Rainton Parish Plan Summary June 2017 A copy of the Action Plan, which will be implemented by various groups in the village,…
DetailsAs many of you will have noticed, we have a number of new planters throughout the Village. There are 15 in total. These have replaced the old wooden barrel planters and supplement the existing square black planters. These planters, made from recycled plastic, are very robust and very heavy! Consequently, the logistics involved in getting…
DetailsAn urgent warning has been issued to every single person with a National Insurance number in the UK after a surge in calls were reported trying to falsely steal information. It is concerning for millions, as everyone in the UK is sent a National Insurance number before their sixteenth birthday – this helps with applying…
DetailsWestRaintonCemetery Memorial Mulberry Tree A mulberry memorial tree has recently been installed in the cemetery and is a special way to commemorate loved ones in the village who have been cremated or buried elsewhere. The mulberry tree is a tranquil place to reflect and remember. The tree has a hand carved granite trunk and the…
DetailsIf you live more than 10 minutes walk from a bus stop this service may be for you. Please see the attached document from County Councillor Bill Kellett. link2-bus-service
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