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Reducing Health Inequalities Beacon Award
05 September 2008
Durham Councils are in the running for top award
05 September 2008
Castleside Ward By-election results
18 July 2008
Have your say on County Durham's future
14 July 2008
Unitary Council Consultation Events (Offsite link)
Derwentside Homes (Offsite link)
The Derwentside Partnership (Offsite link)
County Durham Partnership (Offsite link)
County Durham Journey Planner (Offsite link)
Welcome to Derwentside District Council's web site.

Four councils in the Durham area are in the running to receive a national award for showing Excellence in IT.
Derwentside District Council has won a fourth Beacon award for its work in reducing health inequalities.

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

Derwentside District Council's pioneering work with young people has won recognition at the first ever local government awards for the North East.
Council picks up prestigious award for its work with young people
Important changes to Housing Benefit for people renting from a private landlord
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.
View and apply for any new job vacancies with the Council or associated organisations.
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.
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.