Welcome to the City of Durham Council Services
Our vision for the City and people of Durham is embodied in our mission statement, which demonstrates a clear intent of purpose:
"To improve the quality of life for all people who live and work in or visit, the Durham City Council District"
Spectacular Public Art Work for A Spectacular Public Leisure Complex
Wednesday 24th December 2008
The specially commissioned public work of art which surrounds Durham’s new state of the art leisure centre, Freeman’s Quay, is complete. The ‘Durham Needles” flank the complex running in a sweeping wave reflecting the water theme and are coloured to mirror the environment.
Kick Start Your New Year with FREE Indoor Sports
Wednesday 24th December 2008
Kick start 2009 with FREE coaching in everything from family football to karate and kick boxing. For the 4 weeks of January all 6 Durham Leisure Venues will help deliver free facilities and coaching in a total of 18 different sports from the traditional favourites to some new crazes
Necklace Park appoints New Manager
Tuesday 16th December 2008
Durham City Vision has appointed a new manager to develop its ambitious Necklace Park project.
Bowburn's new £380,000 park facilities open
Thursday 11th December 2008
Bowburn Park’s state of the art £380,000 play and activity centre opened this week offering fun and adventure for toddlers to teenagers.
Beautiful Durham Results 2008
Wednesday 10 December 2008
Once again the citizens of the City of Durham have made the whole area a wonderful place to see. From planted tubs right through to the businesses around the area, people have taken great pride in ‘their patch’. Once again well done and thank you
Freedom of the City for Sir Bobby Robson
Tuesday 9th November 2008
Sir Bobby Robson was granted the freedom of the City of Durham this week for, not only his services to football but also his charity work which has raised over £1 million for a cancer treatment centre in the northeast.
Record Ticket Sales for World Class Gymnasts
Wednesday 3rd December 2008
The club behind the gymnastics talent that netted Team GB a World Title and Gold Medal earlier this year is celebrating the quickest sell out of tickets for its big annual fundraiser. This is the 5th year Deerness Valley Gym Club has staged Christmas displays but the seats sold out in just a few days. More than 100 members of Deerness Valley Gym Club, aged from just 3 to 23, will take part in the events which starts with The Mayor’s Appeal Night on December 9th.
City Partnership wins top Fire Award
friday 28 November 2008
Durham District Partnership came away from the Fire Service Awards with one of the prestigious awards recently.
Hundreds Cash in on Council’s Free Fitness Offer
Wednesday 26th November 2008
More than 700 people are enjoying a free month of gym usage at Durham Leisure’s 5 Future Fitness centres. The figure is way above the number expected to take up the offer and is being hailed a huge success in the battle to beat obesity and to make a healthier city. Of those 700 more than 70 are under 16’s using the service’s Young Lifestyles initiative.
From Lifeguard to Body Guard for Leisure Officer
Wednesday 19th Novemeber 2008
Jonny Gwynne is used to being thrown in at the deep end. He is most usually found poolside at Durham’s new leisure complex Freeman’s Quay, but life is about to change dramatically for this quiet local lad.
Natalie comes back to Durham for lights switch on
Friday 15 November 2008
Natalie Anderson makes a return trip to the City and hopes to entertain the huge crowds at this year’s Christmas light switch-on.
New Help for People Living with Multiple Sclerosis in Durham
Wednesday 5th November 2008
People diagnosed with MS are being urged to take advantage of a special free information day designed to make sure they know about the help that’s on offer. The event, at Abbey Leisure Centre, takes place on Saturday November 8th and offers support and advice as well as complementary therapy and specialist exercise class tasters.
Underdog story? No it’s a real hit!
Tuesday 4 November 2008
A Dodgeball league is proving a hit with youngsters at Freeman’s Quay. Starting last month, the Friday night league is regularly attracting between 60 to 80 players.
