Durham residents vote in favour of creation of new parish council
People in Durham have voted in favour of creating a new parish council for the city.
According to a statement from Durham County Council, 66 per cent of respondents to a public consultation supported the plan.
The consultation was held after MP Roberta Blackman-Woods submitted a petition calling for people to be asked their thoughts on creating a City of Durham Parish Council.
More than 11,700 people were contacted about the proposal with 2,819 responding.
Of those, 1,856 were in favour of a new council and 958 were opposed to the proposal.
County councillors will be asked to agree draft recommendations in June.
Latest News
20/04/2026 - 11:20
The Structures Fund is now open, supporting councils to fix bridges, flyovers and tunnels.
20/04/2026 - 11:03
The Planning Inspectorate has announced that a new digital service will now be the primary route for planning and enforcement appeals.
17/04/2026 - 10:40
New research by Vauxhall has found that 42 per cent of councils will have cross-pavement charging available by the end of 2026.
16/04/2026 - 11:39
The Home Office has published new guidance to support the implementation of Martyn's Law.
16/04/2026 - 08:05
Under new reforms to make the council tax system fairer, vulnerable people will have more time and support to settle their outstanding council tax
