Durham County Council
Check the council’s service pages, elected representatives, planning documents and public meeting papers. Responsibilities can be split between more than one council and other public bodies.
Council services and decisions →Durham · England
Who decides
County Durham council area. Every figure carries its own date.
Start with the responsible council
Who owns each local commitment?
| Project or plan | Responsible body | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aykley Heads and Durham Innovation District | Durham County Council, North East Combined Authority and Durham University | Official source |
| The Light cultural venue | Durham County Council | Official source |
| Durham City cleaner-air action plan | Durham County Council | Official source |
Who could act on the wider issues?
Tie Aykley Heads infrastructure to viable next stages: Durham County Council, North East Combined Authority and Durham University. Proposed steps →
Tie cleaner-air measures to results on affected streets: Durham County Council and transport operators. Proposed steps →
Make room for homes people can afford: The housing and planning authorities, housing associations and developers. Proposed steps →
Plan homes and care around an older population: Adult social care, local health services, housing providers and transport authorities. Proposed steps →
Bring support closer to people in poor health: Local health services, public health teams, employers and community organisations. Proposed steps →
Connect local skills to local opportunities: Employers, colleges, universities and the relevant skills authority. Proposed steps →
Target safety work where problems repeat: The local police force, council community safety team and relevant services. Proposed steps →
Turn published plans into visible progress: The named project owners and council scrutiny bodies. Proposed steps →
Target support where disadvantages overlap: The council's housing, public health and employment teams, with local services. Proposed steps →