County Durham residents and housing representatives are being invited to have their say on the way in which social housing is allocated. Durham County Council has launched a consultation asking for views on key issues around housing, as part of a comprehensive review of its housing allocations policy. A housing allocations scheme is a...

A County Durham recruitment and training company is again backing the Aycliffe Business Make Your Mark Awards. GEM Partnership is sponsoring the Engineering and Manufacturing category for the awards event being held at Hardwick Hall Hotel on May 8, in association with Senstronics. The group – which has a strong presence on Aycliffe...

Grants ranging from £500 to £7,500 are now available to Newton Aycliffe community groups – but the deadline to apply is fast approaching. The Pioneering Care Partnership’s Happiness Hubs grant scheme has relaunched for 2025, helping people to live happier and healthier lives. In previous years, grants have been successful in supporting...

Ensuring everyone has access to a warm, safe and affordable home that meets their needs is just one of the priorities set out in a new housing plan for County Durham. Next week, Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve a revised draft of the County Durham Housing Strategy (CDHS). The new CDHS will be an update of the...

In the latest edition of Aycliffe Business, we sat down with Aycliffe Business Park Community board member and Edwin Group chief strategy officer, Sarah Monk... Name: Sarah Monk Position: Chief strategy officer Company/organisation: The Edwin Group and board member for Aycliffe Business Park Community Age: 50 From: Newton Aycliffe Lives:...

A proposal to combine a Newton Aycliffe infant school with a neighbouring junior school to ensure the best possible outcomes for children will be considered by councillors this week. Durham County Council’s Cabinet will hear that amalgamating Horndale County Infant and Nursery School and St Francis Church of England (C of E) Aided Junior...

You’re an individual or firm doing remarkable things in the Aycliffe business world – but how do you get well-deserved recognition for your efforts? An easy way is to enter the Make Your Mark Awards, which reflect the breadth of business brilliance we have across Aycliffe Business Park. Simply by entering, you put yourself in line for...

He’s a former apprentice who worked his way to the top – now he has a master’s degree in psychology and is managing director of Aycliffe Company of the Year, Senstronics. Andy Reed embodies the philosophy of steady growth, relentless self-improvement and genuine care for people. Balancing his professional achievements with a vibrant...

A new fleet of tractors is helping to prevent slips and falls in County Durham this winter. The 12 additional compact tractors are proving an invaluable resource during the current cold snap, helping Durham County Council to clear snow and spread salt on paths leading to medical centres and pharmacies, as well as in busy areas such as town...

Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) will be opening the doors of its Pioneering Care Centre (PCC) in Newton Aycliffe to support the local community offering a free Welcome Space for all. The first session started on Wednesday, January 8, and will continue to run every Wednesday from 4pm to 6:30pm, until Wednesday, March 26. The weekly drop-in...