Bright Futures

Ferryhill Mayor to Support Local Charity

Ferryhill Mayor to Support Local Charity Newly appointed Mayor of Ferryhill, Councillor Curtis Bihari has chosen to support local charity, Bright Futures Ferryhill CIC, during his year in office. The charity provides alternative provision for children, youth clubs, after school clubs and holiday clubs. They also run a community pantry that has supported over 500…

Endeavour Painting

Art, Photography & Poetry Exhibition

Ferryhill Town Council Art, Photography & Poetry Exhibition Ferryhill Town Council will be holding an Art, Photography & Poetry Exhibition from 27th July – 7th August 2026.  This event will allow local artists, photographers and poets, experienced and amateur to showcase their work. Due to the huge success of last years online Art and Photography exhibition, Ferryhill Town Council…

Town Centre Toilets

Town Centre Toilets

Town Centre Toilets Due to the continued issues of the Town Centre toilets being misused, following a Council meeting this week Councillors have made the decision to close the Town Centre toilets temporarily on a Saturday whilst they explore a number of options to mitigate these issues. The Town Council staff work Monday to Friday,…

Armed Forces Day Grant confirmed

Press Release from the Ministry of Defence

Press Release from the Ministry of Defence Ferryhill Town Council is thrilled to be one of 130 organisation to receive a grant from the Ministry of Defence to contribute towards its Armed Forces Day Celebrations.  The Town Council received a grant of £2,750, which will go towards its Armed Forces Day Party in the Park…

Mayor of Ferryhill, Curtis Bihari

New Mayor for Ferryhill 2026-27

New Mayor for Ferryhill 2026-2027 At the Annual Council Meeting held on Wednesday 13th May, Councillors elected Councillor Curtis Bihari to serve as Mayor of Ferryhill for the municipal year 2026/27.  This will be Councillor Bihari’s second term as Mayor of Ferryhill, he also held this position in 2023-24. Councillor Craig Johnson was elected as…

Public Notice – Licensing Act 2023

Public Notice – The Licensing Act 2003 Notice is hereby given that Ferryhill Town Council has applied to Durham County Council in respect of the premises known as Welfare Grounds – Dean Bank Park, Hackworth Close/Bessemer Street, Dean Bank, Ferryhill, DL17 8NJ for the grant of a Premises Licence, notice can be found below: Advert…

Annual Town Meeting Crowd

Great Turnout for Annual Town Meeting

Great Turnout for Ferryhill Annual Town Meeting 2026 Ferryhill Town Council would like to thank everyone who contributed to this year’s Annual Town Meeting. The event held at Ferryhill Town Hall on 7th May included presentations by Leeanne Owens, Town Clerk of Ferryhill Town Council, Deputy Police & Crime Commissioner, Graham Hall and Police Sergeant…

Theresa Newell & Mayor

100th Birthday Celebrations

Mayor Visits Theresa as she Celebrates her 100th Birthday The Mayor of Ferryhill, Councillor Angus Ferguson, was invited along to visit local lady, Theresa Newell on Thursday 7th May 2026, as she celebrated her 100th Birthday.  The Mayor presented Theresa with a birthday card and a Bouquet of Flowers on behalf of Ferryhill Town Council.…