A GUIDE TO WALKING ROUTES IN COUNTY DURHAM
If you would like an alternative to your usual walking exercise route, a link is available in Useful Links titled “Walks in County Durham” which you may find useful.
Council Launches Virtual Support Hubs to provide help to Local Communities
People are advised to accept help from friends, family and neighbours where possible, but anyone in need of extra support can find a list of local groups on the council’s website www.durhamlocate.org.uk or fill in our Coronavirus help form at www.durham.gov.uk/covid19help Those enquiries will be directed to our virtual council hubs, staffed by AAP workers…
DetailsFIRE POLICE AND COUNTY COUNCIL USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS
Useful contact details for the above are shown on the attached contact leaflet.
CEMETERY PROTOCOLS
New protocols for our cemetery come into force on 1 March 2019. They have been introduced to improve the appearance of the cemetery and to ensure that it is a safe and tranquil environment for all visitors. Details of the new protocols are available at the Cemetery Guide for Users section on the home…
DetailsVOLUNTEER PATIENT TRANSPORT SCHEME
Do you know an elderly person who has difficulty getting to the doctor, or would you be able to give some of your time to help? There is a volunteer driver scheme active in County Durham. Please click on the links for details. HforH Letter HtoH Poster Help to Health 0300 330 9424 www.helptohealth.org.ok
DetailsPARISH 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,…
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
DetailsDurham Locate
Locate is Durham County Council’s online directory for care and support information. It contains over 3,500 services and activities to support adults to live independently. Please view the Durham Locate website. A link to this is also available in the useful links section of our website.