Advertising in Countywide

Countywide was set up in July 2003 to give everyone in County Durham the opportunity to be informed about the services provided by Durham County Council, and to increase community involvement. It is produced bi-monthly and delivered to homes and businesses across the County, as well as to the Council’s staff and network of libraries and museums.

Countywide reaches nearly 240,000 properties, offering an efficient and effective means of getting your message across. The majority of copies are read by two or more people, which gives you an approximate readership of half a million people.

Countywide was re-launched and re-branded as an A4 magazine in June 2006, which has been well received by its readers. A minimal amount of advertising is carried in each edition, largely from Council-related services, partners and other services of benefit to Countywide's readers.

Some of the rates can be negotiated if you would like to offer reader benefits/discounts along with your advert or advertorial. The rates are based on print-ready PDFs being supplied, but if you would like an advertorial/advert designed for you, all copy writing is included but there would be an additional charge for design and any additional photography.

To discuss advertising in Countywide, or request a copy of our current rate card, call: 0191 3833908 or email: countywide@durham.gov.uk.