After a difficult year for so very many people, The Mayor of Ferryhill, Councillor Joe Makepeace wanted to spread a little Christmas joy and arranged a Christmas Prize Draw to do just that. The idea was to provide three lucky winners with a Cash Prize in time for Christmas, whilst also raising money for two…
On Monday 21st December 2020 Councillor Joe Makepeace had the honour of presenting recently retired Dr Willis of Ferryhill Doctors Surgery with a Mayors Medal & certificate, in recognition of 23 years outstanding service, caring for and looking after the health and wellbeing of the people of Ferryhill. Councillor Joe Makepeace said “I was extremely…
Thanks to a funding boost of £3,695 Ferryhill Town Council is pleased to announce that works to install a commemorative Miners Wheel Feature at Dean Bank Recreation Park have been completed. The project, which has seen an original Miners Wheel being sympathetically restored, and given pride of place just inside the entrance to the Park…
On behalf of Ferryhill Town Council, after such an incredibly difficult year I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. I don’t think anyone could have imagined at the start of 2020, the challenges that this year would bring. I sincerely hope that you…
Over the last thirty years Dean Bank has seen ongoing regeneration taking place in a variety of forms. From the demolition of the Praxis factory and the building of the housing estate on the western edge of Dean Bank to the introduction of the Children’s Centre, refurbishment of the Literary Institute, and introduction of a…
Consultation is underway on our region’s first transport plan which includes proposed schemes in Durham and includes reference to the reopening of Ferryhill Rail Station. Background The North East Transport Plan contains information on major transport improvements which will help reshape the region’s transport network up to 2035. The £6.1bn strategy includes 296 proposed schemes…
The Town Hall is currently closed to the public but our staff are still working and providing services to the people of Ferryhill. You can still contact us on the usual telephone number 01740 652157 or by emailing enquiries@ferryhill.gov.uk We are regularly collecting post from the Town Hall. The situation is being reviewed regularly. Updates…