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…
FERRYHILL TOWN COUNCIL Notice of Conclusion of the Audit Annual Return for the year ended 31st March 2020 Section 25 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 Accounts and Audit (England) Regulations 2015 The audit of accounts for the Council for the year ended 31 March 2020 has been concluded. The Annual Governance and…
Community Consultation carried out in Ferryhill has continually identified the demand for a Skatepark Facility at the King George V Playing Field (Broom Rec) in Ferryhill. A Feasibility Study is currently being developed to be used as a tool, to enable external funding to be sought to deliver the project. As part of the Study…
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Ferryhill paid a fitting tribute on Remembrance Sunday to all those who fought and gave their lives during two world wars and conflicts since. This year’s acts of Remembrance needed to be carried out differently because of coronavirus and the national lockdown. This did not prevent residents of Ferryhill marking Remembrance Sunday. As the services…
The Government has announced a national lockdown from 5th November to 2nd December 2020, stating ‘Covid-19 cases are rising rapidly across the whole of the UK and in other countries. We must act now to control the spread of the virus. The single most important action we can take in fighting coronavirus is to stay…
Due to the ongoing situation with Covid19 and in line with National and Local Restrictions and Guidance, it is with deep regret, that despite every effort by the key organisations involved in planning the Town’s annual Remembrance commemorations, that Ferryhill Town Council must announce, that it will not be possible to host this years Annual…
When Councillor Joe Makepeace was elected Mayor of Ferryhill in May 2019, he chose to support The Solan Connor Fawcett Family Cancer Trust and Ferryhill Scout Group during his year in Office. Unfortunately, in March 2020 we were hit with the Coronavirus pandemic and all fundraising events were cancelled. Luckily, some events had already been…