Ferryhill Town Council is supporting a national day of remembrance in memory of those who have sadly passed away during the coronavirus pandemic, and to show support for those who have been left bereaved. The National Day of Reflection Campaign, which is being lead by end of life charity Marie Curie, and which has the…
Ferryhill Town Council is once again providing local residents the opportunity to pick up a FREE bird box for their garden. Building on the success of last years project, which saw over 100 boxes being installed in residents gardens, school grounds and local parks, the Town Council has recently purchased an additional 50 open fronted…
The 2021 Census is just a few weeks away (21st March). The Office for National Statistics (ONS) are the responsible body and are wanting to work as closely as possible with principal and local councils to support and promote the whole process so that engagement is as high as possible.< The census is for everyone. Once…
The Prime Minister has announced a national lockdown and instructed people to stay at home to control the virus, protect the NHS and save lives. The decision follows a rapid rise in infections, hospital admissions and case rates across the country, and our hospitals are now under more pressure than they have been at any…
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…