Durham County Council has been recognised for its for its forward-thinking work to improve employment opportunities for disabled people in County Durham. The region’s largest local authority has once again been awarded Disability Confident Leader Level 3 status by the Department for Work and Pensions. As a Disability Confident Leader, the...

County Durham residents are being encouraged to have their say on the future of online services at the north east’s largest local authority. Durham County Council is developing a new digital strategy to improve its online services and meet the needs of residents, businesses, partners and communities. Its current strategy, which was created...

A bold and ambitious new strategy that will shape County Durham’s economy over the next decade and beyond has been officially adopted by the county council. The County Durham Inclusive Economic Strategy sets a clear, long-term vision for the area’s economy up to 2035, with an overarching aim to create more and better jobs in an inclusive,...

Residents across County Durham are reminded of some changes to bin collections over Christmas and New Year. Durham County Council’s collections will take place as normal up to and including Friday 23 December. From Tuesday 27 December to Friday 30 December, collections will take place one day later than normal, starting from Wednesday 28...

Residents in County Durham are being reminded that Customer Access Points and most other county council buildings will be closed over the Christmas and New Year holidays. Customer Access Points will close at 12.45pm on Friday, December 23, and reopen on Tuesday, January 3. In the event of an emergency, residents can still contact the...

Sedgefield MP Paul Howell provides the guest foreword for the 60th issue of Aycliffe Business… Welcome to this special, celebratory edition of Aycliffe Business. I’m very pleased to introduce this very special issue of Aycliffe Business, which marks the publication’s 10th anniversary. I was an avid reader of this magazine long...

Aycliffe Business magazine marked its 10th anniversary with a high-profile event at Redworth Hall on Wednesday. Photographer Chris Booth was on hand to capture the event… ...

Aycliffe Business magazine marked its 10th anniversary with a high-profile event at Redworth Hall on Wednesday. Around 80 business leaders gathered for the breakfast event as they heard from an engaging panel who all spoke passionately about Aycliffe Business Park and their organisations. The event was hosted by Peter Barron MBE, former...

Knitting needles at the ready – the Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP)’s staff, volunteers and befriending group have joined forces to knit squares of support. Following a campaign from Shildon Town Council and Shildon Alive, the knitted squares have been put together to create blankets for those who need them this winter. Sandra Roberts,...

Foster carers in County Durham have written to a national retailer to say thank you for shining a spotlight on what they do. The group of six, who have taken in young people with the support of Durham County Council, have penned a joint letter to high street giant John Lewis, following the recent release of its 2022 Christmas TV advert. The...