Tag: Durham County Council
£100,000 for Local Projects in Consett and Surrounding Areas
Grants of £5,000 to £10,000 are open to not-for-profit groups in Consett through the Local Network Fund. Deadline 5pm, 30 September 2026.
A New Directory of Local Support
Durham County Council has launched Connecting County Durham, an online directory of local organisations, activities and support services.
Consett Moves Forward with Major Investment and Community Vision in February...
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Consett February News Round-Up: A month of significant public investment, planning and consultation activity shaping the town’s future direction. £26 million approved...
Christmas Returns to Consett Town Centre This Friday 12th December
Consett Town Centre is set to sparkle once again this December with the return of its much-loved Christmas event. Locals are invited to gather...
The Story of Watts Stelling
Watts Stelling has lived his entire life in Leadgate’s Bradley Cottages. From childhood, football was his passion, excelling as a striker at school and...
From Boats to Proggy Mats: The Remarkable Life of Fred Crowell
Born in South Shields in 1947, Fred's lifelong passion for boats began early. Leaving school at 15, he joined Robson Boat Builders, where he...
Blackhill Church Was Left to Crumble – Now the Council Has...
Blackhill’s historic St Aidan’s Church has become the subject of Durham County Council’s highest-ever planning enforcement fine—totalling £124,800—after its owners failed to carry out...
Durham County Council Funds Creative Project Showcasing Consett with Local Veterans
The project – 'Aboard the Journey' is led by Artist, Claire Ford and was developed after conversations with Veterans.The 'Aboard the Journey', mental...
County Durham’s Social Housing Allocations Policy: Have Your Say
A new consultation on the county’s social housing allocations policy is now open—and your input is crucial. Whether you’re a resident of Consett or...
170-Home Development in Consett Recommended for Approval by Durham County Council
Persimmon’s proposal for a significant 170-home residential development in Templetown, Consett, situated on 29 acres east of Knitsley Lane and Fern Dene, is to...