DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL SERVICES

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CONNECTED COMMUNITIES

Welcome to your thriving local community

Loci has everything covered in your local area:

  • Bin schedules with notifications
  • Recycling centres
  • Council tax
  • Local business directory
  • Health & support
  • Housing & maintenance
For Residents
For Councils
For Businesses

FAQs

What is Loci, and how can it help me?

Loci is a new community app that connects you with what’s happening in Durham. It helps you stay informed about local news, services and events, while also making it easier to share information, get involved and support your community.

You can use Loci to:

• Discover local updates, activities, and opportunities in one trusted place
• Easily find services and contact Durham County Council, or local groups when you need support
• Share useful information with neighbours and stay connected to your area

Loci brings your Durham local community online in a way that’s positive, inclusive, and privacy-friendly.

When are the school holidays and half term dates in Durham, including Easter holidays and other breaks?

Through Loci, you can quickly find details about school holidays, including Easter, when is Easter, February half term, May half term, and October half term dates for Durham schools. It also helps parents access SEND support information through links to the official Durham County Council education pages on the council’s website (www.durham.gov.uk).

How can I pay my council tax or check council tax bands in Durham?

Loci connects you to the Durham County Council council tax pages where you can pay council tax, look up your council tax band, or find out more about Durham council tax rates. You can manage your Durham County Council tax payments securely by following links to the official website (www.durham.gov.uk).

Where can I find my bin collection dates or the nearest Durham tip and recycling centre near me?

Using Loci, you can access up-to-date information on bin collection, bulky waste collection, and the nearest local tip or household waste recycling centre in Durham. It also links to the Durham County Council bulky waste collection and Durham recycling centre pages, helping you find your household waste recycling centre near me through the council’s website (www.durham.gov.uk).

How does Loci help me find Durham County Council planning applications and updates?

Loci makes it easy to explore Durham council planning information, including the Durham County Council planning portal, Durham County Council planning applications, and the Durham County Council planning search tool. You can view planning notices, make comments, or check local developments directly through verified links to the official planning Durham County Council pages on (www.durham.gov.uk).

 

Please note: availability of specific features and services within the Loci app depends on your local council. Loci connects to official council systems, so only services that your council provides and chooses to make accessible through Loci will be available in your area

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