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.

Controlling outbreaks in County Durham

In County Durham, outbreaks are managed by the regional UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Health Protection Team on behalf of the Director of Public Health. Other partners such as NHS trusts, Integrated Care Boards, councils, and a range of other services will work together on actions to control an outbreak and keep people safe.

Outbreak control work is also reported to the Health and Wellbeing Board. Meeting dates and papers can be found at Health and Wellbeing Board.

Flu vaccination

Covid-19 vaccination

Covid-19 advice and information

Avian influenza (bird flu)