Housing
If you have a severe disability, you may need some adaptations or alterations to your home. Our occupational therapists can carry out a special assessment to determine what would be best for you.
Benefits
See how to deal with benefits appeals, what Council Tax reductions are available, how to qualify for educational awards and free school meals, or find out how social care undertake financial assessments to help you pay for services, and what housing benefits are available.
Council Tax
Council Tax is set by local councils to help pay for services as refuse collection, education and social services. Each house, bungalow, flat, maisonette, mobile home or houseboat pays the tax, and whether it is owned or rented. In County Durham your local district council is responsible for collecting payments.
Grants
Information on a wide variety of funding opportunities relevant to people involved in community, educational, business, cultural and environmental projects, helping them to obtain advice, support and funding to ensure projects are successful.
Housing Advice
Get advice on rent, appeals and benefits related to council housing and see information on residential care, nursing homes, sheltered and supported Housing throughout Durham County.
Housing Associations and Co-operatives
See contact details for housing associations and cooperatives in the County Durham Area.
Housing Finance
Find out about rent, appeals and benefits related to council housing and how district councils can help you; we've provided links to the seven authorities which can assist you, depending on where you live.
Land and Premises
See information on the landscape characteristics of the County Durham area or find out about commercial lettings, council owned land and premises and reclamation. Geo-technical services are also available.
Planning
Durham County Council (DCC) holds information about common land, village greens and Local Agenda 21. We also provide specialist advice covering subjects such as conservation, biodiversity, woodland, coastal protection, the County Durham Heritage Coast, and historic and listed buildings. Although DCC is the planning authority for the area the district and borough councils are responsible for deciding most planning applications.
Rubbish, Waste and Recycling
Get information on all areas of rubbish, waste and recycling, covering subjects such as; commercial waste, fly-tipping, hazardous or household waste, recycling and waste permits.
Supported and Sheltered Housing
We have information on the supported living scheme and supported housing benefits. Find out how the Council aims to meet the needs of individuals by supporting them in their own homes.
