Get involved with East Durham AAP by becoming a public representative on the Board. Send in your expression of interest to the AAP before 10 September.

Come along to one of our waste roadshows between Friday 3 September and Saturday 11 September to find out how you can reduce waste through smarter shopping, minimising food waste and recycling household items.

Due to server maintenance, Durham County Council's website and some partnership websites will be unavailable from 11-12 Spetember. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Household waste recycling centres at Todhills and Seaham will be closed in September for improvement works. Find out about opening dates and alternative facilities.

Read the latest version of Durham County News.

September gives you the chance to see places you might normally never see. Buildings and historical sites not normally open to the public open their doors from 9 to 12 September.

Do you have any views on the future of North Road in Durham City? You have until 11 September to have your say in our consultation.