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.

DurhamLearn courses

We've got something for everyone in our huge range of courses - whether you want to boost your job prospects, learn a new skill, help the kids better with homework or turn a hobby into something more, we have a course for you.

You can meet new people and make friends with our classroom-based courses, or if you want to fit something in around your busy lifestyle then our online or blended learning courses are perfect for you.

With locations all across the county and courses starting throughout the year, there is sure to be something to suit you.