Previous consultations and outcomes - 2024
We consult on a range of issues on a regular basis. This page lists the consultations we carried out in 2024.
Bearpark Community Centre site
Have your say on the future of the Bearpark Community Centre site - what would you like to see there that could offer recreation for you and the village?
Options for the future of the Bearpark Community Centre site
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Sunday 17 November 2024.
Budget proposals for 2025/6 and Medium Term Financial Plan 2026-2029
Have your say on our budget proposals for 2025/26, as well as on how we meet the financial challenges we face over the next four years.
Consultation on our budget proposals for 2025/26 and Medium Term Financial Plan 2026-2029
The deadline for comments was 5.00pm on Friday 1 November 2024.
Proposal to merge Horndale County Infant and Nursery School and St. Francis Church of England (Aided) Junior School into a Church of England Primary School
We are asking for your views on our proposal to merge Horndale County Infant and Nursery School and St. Francis Church of England (Aided) Junior School into a Church of England Primary School from 1 September 2025.
The closing date for comments was Sunday 20 October 2024.
Financial support for adoptive families
We are looking at the way we work out how much financial support we offer to families who have adopted a child with us.
Consultation on proposed changes to financial support for adoptive families
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Friday 11 October 2024.
Advice services
Have your say in how advice services are offered to County Durham residents in the future. These services include managing money, debt management and access to benefits, as well as welfare, employment, housing, consumer rights and health and social care.
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Friday 20 September 2024.
New Local Network boundary areas
Have your say on proposals for new Local Network (Area Action Partnerships) boundary areas.
Proposals for new Local Network boundary areas
The deadline for comments was 5.00pm on 20 September 2024.
Council Plan 2025-2029
Help us to update our Council Plan which sets out how we plan work over the next four years and deliver the services which are important to our communities.
Consultation on our Council Plan 2025-2029
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Sunday 15 September 2024.
Rookhope Primary School building and playing fields
Have your say on a proposal to change the use of the land of the former Rookhope Primary School and playing fields.
Rookhope Primary School building and playing fields
The deadline for comments was 5.00pm on Friday 6 September 2024.
County Durham's markets
Help our local markets to thrive. We're carrying out a review of our markets and would like you to tell us about the markets you go to and what you'd like to see at them that would encourage you to visit.
Your views on County Durham's markets
The deadline for comments is 5.00pm on Monday 2 September 2024.
A long term plan for Spennymoor
During July 2024 we visited a number of locations throughout Spennymoor to share and talk to people about all the feedback we have received.
Long-Term Plan for Towns (LTPT) programme
The closing date is Saturday 31 August 2024.
Bishop Auckland Conservation Area Management Plan (CAMP)
Have your say on changes to the Bishop Auckland CAMP, including proposed changes to the conservation area boundary, and an updated Character Appraisal and Management Strategy.
Review of Bishop Auckland Conservation Area Management Plan (CAMP)
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Monday 19 August 2024.
Face to face customer services
Have your say on proposals to change the way we offer face to face services to our residents.
Proposed changes to face to face customer services
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Sunday 28 July 2024.
Durham City 'to let' boards
Have your say on renewing our application to control the length of time and number of 'to let' boards on houses in Durham City Conservation Area.
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Monday 22 July 2024.
Biodiversity Supplementary Planning Document
We want your views on the Biodiversity Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) which sets out guidance to make sure new developments deliver the best outcomes for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Supplementary Planning Document consultation
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Sunday 14 July 2024.
Energy Efficiency, Renewables and the Historic Environment SPD (phase two)
Following on from our initial consultation last year (October to December 2023), we want your views on the amended Energy Efficiency, Renewables and the Historic Environment Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).
Energy Efficiency, Renewables and the Historic Environment SPD consultation (phase two)
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Sunday 14 July 2024.
Shopfront Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (phase two)
Following on from our initial consultation last year (October to December 2023), we want your views on the amended Shopfront Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) which sets out guidance to promote good shopfront design, restoration, and refurbishment.
Shopfront Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document consultation (phase two)
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Sunday 14 July 2024.
Non-Designated Heritage Asset Supplementary Planning Document
We want you views on the Non-Designated Heritage Asset (NDHA) Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) which sets out guidance on identifying non-designated heritage assets.
Non-Designated Heritage Asset Supplementary Planning Document consultation
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Sunday 14 July 2024.
Revised Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) for Durham City
We are currently consulting on a revised AQAP which sets out how we intend to improve air quality in Durham City. We want your views on the 21 draft actions, and whether you have any suggestions for alternatives.
Consultation on a revised Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) for Durham City
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Sunday 30 June 2024.
Anti-social behaviour in Durham City
We'd like your views on ASB issues in Durham City and measures which could be introduced to help tackle these issues.
Tackling issues of anti-social behaviours (ASB) in Durham City
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Sunday 23 June 2024.
Durham County News magazine
Tell us what you think about changes to the way we share the Durham County News magazine with you.
Changes to Durham County News magazine
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Monday 17 June 2024.
Gambling Act
This consultation gives you the chance to have your say on the review of our Gambling Act 2005 Statement of Principles, also known as the "gambling policy".
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Friday 14 June 2024.
DLI Museum and Art Gallery building and surroundings
Have your say on our proposals for the DLI Museum and Art Gallery building and surroundings which will allow us to deliver the most efficient, environmentally friendly building and landscaping.
Updated proposals for the DLI Museum and Art Gallery building and surroundings
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Thursday 6 June 2024.
A long term plan for Spennymoor
We want to hear your views about Spennymoor to help develop a new long term plan for the town and how we can best use government funding.
Consultation on a long term plan for Spennymoor
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Friday 31 May 2024.
Copelaw housing proposal
We want your views on this proposed housing and supporting facilities project at Copelaw, Newton Aycliffe.
Have your say on Copelaw housing proposal
The closing date for comments was Monday 13 May 2024.
Statement of Licensing Policy
Have your say on the review of our Statement of Licensing Policy, which we must legally update at least every five years.
Consultation on our Statement of Licensing Policy
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Friday 3 May 2024.
Local Nature Recovery Strategy for County Durham
If you are passionate about nature and want to protect it for future generations, please get involved - we'd love to hear from you.
Help us develop our Local Nature Recovery Strategy for County Durham
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on 16 April 2024.
Making County Durham a safer place 2024-2029
We want your views on how we intend to keep County Durham a safe place to live, work and visit.
Consultation on making County Durham a safer place 2024-2029
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Sunday 14 April 2024.
Solar Energy Supplementary Planning Document (stage two)
We want your views on the second draft of the County Durham Solar Energy Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) which sets out guidance to ensure solar development takes place in suitable locations and is well designed.
Solar Energy Supplementary Planning Document consultation (stage two)
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Sunday 7 April 2024.
Housing Needs Supplementary Planning Document (stage two)
We want your views on the second draft of the Housing Needs Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) which provides guidance on a range of housing to meet the needs of our communities including for older people, students, first time buyers amongst others.
Housing Needs Supplementary Planning Document consultation (stage two)
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Sunday 7 April 2024.
Main Modifications to the County Durham Minerals and Waste Policies and Allocations Development Plan Document (stage four)
We are preparing a new planning document called the County Durham Minerals and Waste Policies and Allocations Development Plan Document (M&WDPD). It has been to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities for independent examination and examination hearings in September 2023, and we are now consulting upon Main Modifications.
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Friday 8 March 2024.
Gambling addiction and risks of gambling related harm survey
If you've experienced issues related to gambling, or been impacted by issues relating to someone over the age of 18 years old who gambles, we'd like to hear from you.
Gambling addiction and risks of gambling related harm survey
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Thursday 29 February 2024.
County Durham Early Help Strategy 2024-26
Get involved in the final phase of our Early Help Strategy review to help shape our approach, commitments, and priorities for 2024-26.
County Durham Early Help Strategy 2024-26 consultation
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on 16 February 2024.
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