Welcome to the City of Durham Resident Services
The 1st Durham Cityinfo Centre was opened in August 2003 at Linden Centre, Coxhoe, followed by the refurbished offices at 17 Claypath, Durham City in September 2004 and Annand House, Meadowfield in April 2005.
The staff have been chosen for their personality and customer care skills and will deal with all enquiries. They have undergone a comprehensive training programme and have access to computerised systems which enable them to deal with the majority of day to day enquiries and service requests including council tax, benefits, repairs, housing, rents and refuse.
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.
Spotlight on local history – remembering the Great War
Monday 3 November 2008
A new local history book is published this month just in time for the first anniversary of a new war memorial and the 90th anniversary of the Armistice.
Coronation Street to light up Christmas in Durham
Wednesday 29th October 2008
Once again the Durham City Christmas lights will be switched on by top soap stars this year with Steve and Becky making the trip from Weatherfield to Durham.
11 years old or over? Dreading boring cold dark winter nights? We’ve got the answer
Monday 27 October 2008
It’s back but better than ever! The Friday Night Youth Club at Sherburn and NOW at ABBEY Leisure Centre too. Come and help our qualified sports coaches and youth workers liven up boring winter Friday nights with a huge array of fun sports and activities. You take the lead and tell us what you want and we’ll pull out every stop to try and make it happen.
Mayor Urges Public to Cash in on Month of Free Fitness!
Friday 24 October 2008
People living or working in and around Durham are being invited to take up an unusual offer. For the month of November all 5 Durham Leisure Future Fitness gyms are opening their doors for Free.
Community Citizen Award Winner
Friday 24 October 2008
The winner of the annual Community Citizen Awards was announced today at a special reception at the Town Hall. The Mayor of Durham, Cllr Grenville Holland, presented Rhona Foster of Waterhouses with her award and a cheque for £500 for a community project of her choice.
YOUNG AND OVER-60s GET IN THE SWIM – FOR FREE
Thursday 23rd October 2008
Young people and the over-60s in County Durham are to be among the first in the country to dive into free swimming sessions from next April.
City of Durham Poppy Appeal 2008
Wednesday 22 October 2008
The Mayor will be helping the Royal British Legion the launch the 2008 Poppy Appeal in Durham on Monday 27 October at 10.00 am outside the Town Hall.
Mayor to Judge Continental “cook –off”
Tuesday 21st October 2008
The Mayor of Durham, Cllr Grenville Holland, will be on hand to judge the “cook –off” organized by Durham Markets Company as part of the Continental Market this Thursday.
Clean Team blitz mean business
Monday 20th October 2008
There has been a clean team blitz on Front Street at Framwellgate Moor and the combined forces of City Council litter pickers, neighbourhood wardens, PCSO’s, “Food to Go” outlets and students from New College and Framwellgate School are proving they mean business.
Durham Continental (Food) Market 2008
Wednesday 8th October 2008
Geraud Markets UK Limited has confirmed the rendezvous for the Durham Continental Market of 2008 in the Market Place from 23rd – 26th October. The Continental Market promises to be bigger and better than ever. The market will consist of a number of European traders taking over approximately 100m of the market place to offer a wide range of international food goods.
1000 Members in 80 Days!
Friday 10th October 2008
The number of people flocking to sign up for memberships at Durham’s state of the art new leisure Centre has surpassed all predictions with more than 1000 in just 80 days.
Best in Durham - bar none
Monday 13 October 2008
In March this year a competition was launched to find the best-run venue in the city centre area. All 52 licensees were invited to take part in the scheme, which was launched as part of ‘Nightsafe’ – a multi-agency strategy aimed at managing the booming night time economy in Durham.
Durham clamps down on drunken behaviour
Saturday 4th October 2008
People living and visiting Durham can be reassured that drunken and anti social behaviour on the streets will not be tolerated and will be subject to enforcement from now on, thanks to a new Order being in place.
World title for Durham Gymnasts!
Monday 6th October 2008
It was as good as it gets for the Men’s Group (11-16 year group) at the World Championships in Glasgow yesterday (Sunday 5th October). The team won the gold medal and World Championship title for team GB in a nail-biting final.
The sun shone for The Princess
Monday 29th September 2008
The sun shone and the people of Durham turned out to cheer as Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal officially opened Freeman’s Quay Leisure Centre on Friday 26 September.
Final Preparations are Underway for Friday’s Royal Visit
Tuesday 23rd September 2008
Staff at Freeman’s Quay are making final preparations to welcome Her Royal Highness Princess Anne and Britain’s most successful paralympian Dame Tanni Grey Thompson DBE on Friday. (26th September)
Durham’s Gymnasts Make up Half
Wednesday 19th September 2008
GB Team selectors couldn’t fail to be impressed as two of the Deerness girls teams took top honours qualifying in first place in their events for the Junior World Championships. Also picked to represent Great Britain were the Men’s Group, the Men’s U17 Group and the U17 Men’s Pairs.
HRH the Princess Royal pays special visit to Durham
Friday 12th September 2008
On the early afternoon of Friday 26 September, Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal will be arriving at Freeman’s Quay Leisure Centre to perform the official opening of Durham’s fabulous new pool and leisure facility.
Town or parish council public meetings and exhibitions
Wednesday 10th September 2008
Following the launch of a community governance review last month for the unparished areas of Durham City District there are now some public meetings and exhibitions planned for the start of a consultation exercise.
Durham's New Mass Participation Event
Friday 5th September 2008
Get into your Stride with the Launch of Durham’s Big Fun Family Run
‘You Can be Fat and Fit!’
Wednesday 20 th August 2008
The call from the woman who claims Durham Leisure Helped Save her life. Despite nursing horrendous injuries sustained in a fall on a shopping trip 55 year old Jean Carr from Witton Gilbert, can’t wait to get back in the gym at Sherburn Leisure. Why? Because prior to her accident Jean had beaten off more than 3 decades of agoraphobia and obesity and was taking vital footsteps to a new healthy and vibrant life.
Free Cricket is a Big Hit Across the Generations in Durham
Monday 18th August 2008
The recent deluges failed to put a dampener on a day of FREE cricket coaching in Durham on Friday August 15th which was enjoyed across the generations
Freeman’s Quay joining celebration of childrens right to play
Thursday 31 July 2008
A ‘Playday’ event will take place at Freeman’s Quay, next Wednesday 6 August. Organised by City of Durham’s Leisure Services, activities on offer include swimming, dance, football, cricket and much more. Although fully inclusive, children and young people up to the age of 25 who are disabled are particularly encouraged to attend to take advantage of the new facilities.
Spud The Couch Potato Launches the Month of Free Cricket in Durham City
Wednesday 30 July 2008
Over the next 12 months ‘Spud the Couch Potato’ will be publicly put through his paces in everything from Street Dance to Salsasize and Spinning to Swimming.
Opportunity to recognise unsung heroes
Monday 28th July 2008
Nominations for this year’s Community Citizen Award are now being taken. The award recognises and celebrates the work of the many community members, unsung heroes and dedicated volunteers who freely give up their time to work for the benefit of their local area.
Over 8,000 'Swim for a Shilling'
Friday 25th July 2008
When the City of Durham Launched it’s ‘Swim for a Shilling’ week at the opening of Freeman’s Quay last Friday everyone knew it would be popular. What no one predicated was how popular. Since the 5p swim deal began at 10am on Friday 18th July over 8,000 people have taken the plunge.
Like a Duckling to Water Swimming Babies
Wednesday 23 July 2008
With the Olympics just around the corner Durham Leisure is doing its bit to make sure this region keeps providing top rate aquatic athletes for the future by starting them young.
City opposes post office closures
Wednesday 24thJuly 2008
At the City of Durham’s full Council meeting this evening (Tuesday 22nd July) councillors agreed a Notice of Motion to oppose the two post office closures in Durham.
