Welcome to the Monthly Threat Update (MTU). Please do take a look at the Economic and Cyber Crime Monthly Threat Update provided by the Regional Economic Crime Coordination Centre, which is part of Durham Constabulary. This document provides both, an overview of Economic and Cyber crime trends within the North East and UK, and advice on how to avoid becoming a victim of Cyber Crime. Economic and Cyber Crime - August 2025
Annual Scarecrow Competition 2025
Saturday 4th October 2025
Autumn is upon us once again which means it’s time for our Annual Scarecrow Competition.
Villages up and down the county now hold scarecrow festivals and trails, and I must admit I am a little jealous of the number of displays set out by some communities. Over the years we have had some fantastic scarecrows in Castleside, what we lack in quantity we certainly make up for in quality. Although we will have no Autumn Fes...
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Durham County Council have proposed an Article 4 Direction, a planning tool to help control the amount and location of properties which are being converted into Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
Under current legislation, houses can be converted into small HMOs for between 3 and 6 residents without the need for planning permission. If the proposal were implemented, it would mean that all new HMOs would require planning approval, not just larger developments as is currently the case....
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Below are the Parish events organised by Healeyfield Parish Council and the dates for 2025.
Some events still have further details to be determined, however please make a note of the dates below on your calendar's
Litter Pick - Saturday 26th April 2025 10am - Noon
VE Day Celebration - Saturday 10th May 2025
Remembrance Parade & Service - Sunday 9th November 2025
Christmas Light Switch-On - Thursday 27th November 2025
Castleside Show - Saturday 12th September 2026
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Healeyfield Parish Council has moved to a .gov.uk Domain for Enhanced Trust and Transparency
We are pleased to announce that the Parish Council has transitioned to a new digital home: a .gov.uk domain. This change is more than just a new web address—it represents our commitment to improving trust, security, and accessibility in our communications and services. Here’s why we’re making this important move:
Strengthening Public Trust
The .gov.uk domain is a hallma...
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