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Durham Councils are in the running for top award

Four councils in the Durham area are in the running to receive a national award for showing Excellence in IT.

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Reducing Health Inequalities Beacon Award

Derwentside District Council has won a fourth Beacon award for its work in reducing health inequalities.

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Have your say on County Durham's future

The County Durham Partnership are consulting on County Durham's new Sustainable Community Strategy (SCS).

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Council picks up prestigious award for its work with young people

Derwentside District Council's pioneering work with young people has won recognition at the first ever local government awards for the North East.

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Local Housing Allowance

Important changes to Housing Benefit for people renting from a private landlord

Benefits Calculator and On-line Claim

This calculator is for people who live in (or want to live in) the area covered by Derwentside District Council. If you rent your home, or plan to rent, use it to find out how much rent you should pay, and how much Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit you can get. You may then proceed to apply on-line if you wish to do so.

On-line services

The Council's secure on-line services facility.

Job vacancies

View and apply for any new job vacancies with the Council or associated organisations.

Corporate procurement

Information to assist suppliers and contractors who wish to bid for any of our contracts. This page outlines our tender procedures, legislation and council policies for goods and services contracts.

Councillors' Question Time

Derwentside District Council are pleased to give members of the public in Derwentside district the opportunity to ask questions of the Council. You can seek a response from the appropriate councillor on council policies and actions by asking them questions.