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Due to essential maintenance, the following systems will be unavailable from 6.00pm on Monday 2 October until 8.00am on Tuesday 3 October: our online council tax, business rates and housing benefit services, and our welfare assistance form. You will also not be able to register to pay council tax online, make a change of address for council tax or cancel single person discount. You are still able to make a payment during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

South and West Durham Master plans


Find out more about the developments taking place in Barnard Castle, Bishop Auckland, Crook, Newton Aycliffe, Shildon and Spennymoor, and download the Master plan update for each of these areas.

If you need any further information, such as the full masterplan, previous master plans, or consultations, please contact us.