Response to Questions about the Cemetery
Response to residents’ questions and concerns in relation to the management of the Cemetery, raised at the Parish Council Meeting 21st March 2024.
Proposed Football Centre – Pit House Lane
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.
Proposed Football Centre – Leamside
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.…
DetailsPresentation 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
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PARISH PLAN
All 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,…
DetailsParish 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
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NEW PLANTERS – A BIG THANK YOU
As 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…
DetailsNational Insurance SCAM Warning
An 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…
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MEMORIAL TREE
WestRaintonCemetery 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…
DetailsLink 2 Bus Service
If 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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