Due to essential maintenance, the following systems will be unavailable from 3.00pm on Friday 31 March until 8.00am Monday 3 April 2023: 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.

Spillages on roads

Spillages on the highway can lead to hazardous conditions for road users and cause damage to the road surface.

Report a spillage or debris on a road or footpath

The presence of oil, chemicals, sand and building materials etc on the highway can lead to traffic accidents. If you see an incident or spillage on the highway, please report this to us as a matter of urgency.

Customer Services
: help@durham.gov.uk
: 03000 26 0000

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