The City of Durham Parish Council
Welcome to the website for the City of Durham Parish Council.
The Council became a recognised legal entity in its own right on 1st April 2018 and the first elections to the Parish Council took place on Thursday 3rd May 2018.
We are made up of 15 Parish Councillors representing three wards:
Elvet and Gilesgate
Aykley Heads
Nevilles Cross
Find out whether you currently live in the City of Durham parish area by using this interactive map Parish Boundary (durham.gov.uk)
Find out who your local County Council is by using this link: WriteToThem – Email your Councillor, MP, MSP, MS, MLA or London Assembly Member for free
Our priorities for the City of Durham Parish Council area for 2025-26
Each year, Parish Councillors agree an action plan in the form of a Parish Council Strategy for the coming financial year. This allows residents to see our priorities for the community. The latest copy of our Strategy can be found here: The City of Durham Parish Council Strategy 2025-26
Annual report of the Parish Council (2025)
You can also view the latest annual report of the Parish Council from the Chair of the Council Susan Walker (as at May 2025) here: CoDPC Chair annual report – May 2025
If you would like any further information or have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us.
Latest News
Durham City’s Best Christmas Business Frontage Competition is back!!!!
09 November 2026
The City of Durham Parish Council is delighted to once again be organising and judging the Durham City ‘Best Christmas Business Frontage Competition’ The competition aims to add an extra...
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Election of a Parish Councillor for CITY OF DURHAM (AYKLEY HEADS)
29 October 2026
1. An election is to be held of One Parish Councillor for City of Durham (Aykley Heads). 2. Forms of nomination for the Parish Election may be obtained from the...
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City of Durham Parish Council responds to the new County Durham Plan scoping consultation
10 August 2026
The City of Durham Parish Council has officially responded to an important consultation relating to the new County Durham Plan. A full copy of the City of Durham Parish Council’s...
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Have your say on the City of Durham Parish Council’s priorities
08 August 2026
The City of Durham Parish Council is inviting residents to have their say on our priorities and the work we should focus on over the coming year. We want to...
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