🎓Last week Cllr Cathy Hunt, Cabinet member for children and young people’s services, visited two schools in Newton Aycliffe which we have been able to support through investment. Cllr Hunt attended the official opening of St. Francis Horndale C of E (Aided) Primary School, where pupils showed off their updated facilities following the amalgamation of St. Francis C of E Junior School and Horndale County Infant and Nursery School. She also visited Greenfield Academy, to see how construction of a

Did you know that the council tax you pay is not just for the services you use? Council tax helps to fund all services provided by the council. WATCH to find out more 🎥 www.durham.gov.uk/counciltax | Durham County Council

📷Thank you to everyone who entered our Cycle September photography competition in the autumn edition of Durham County News. Here are just some of the amazing entries, which really showcase the beauty of County Durham. We will be announcing the four finalists soon and then it will be up to you to vote for your winner. 👀Watch this space! | Durham County Council

BLOOMIN marvellous news for County Durham! The county has won a number of awards in The Royal Horticultural Society Northumbria In Bloom competition, including best overall entry for Tanfield, best small city for Durham and best large town for Bishop Auckland! Find out more: http://ow.ly/ja8o50wtpjz | Durham County Council