Serving Our Community
67 High Street, Willington, Co Durham. DL15 0PF
t: 01388 417725 e: helen@gwtc.co.uk
Town Mayor: Councillor Dorothy Hales Town Clerk: Mrs Helen Cogdon
Meet the Council
Greater Willington Town Council
can be found at
67 High Street, Willington,
Co Durham. DL15 0PF
You can call us on
t: 01388 417725
e: helen@gwtc.co.uk
All enquiries should be made through the office
in the first instance.
Meetings with individual Councillors must be made through the office.
Committee Meetings
The Town Council will meet at 6pm on the following dates;
11th July 2023
12th September 2023
14th November 2023
12th December 2023
13th February 2024
9th April 2024
The Annual Parish Meeting and the Annual Meeting of the Council will be held on Tuesday 21st May 2024 at 6pm.
Allotments
The Town Council is responsible for Springfield and Park Top sites in Willington and New Row site in Oakenshaw.
Due to high demand a waiting list now applies. To register contact the Deputy Town Clerk.
Young People
We are keen to recognise and involve young people views in the running of the Town Council. We can tell you about the Youth activities that are up and running in Willington. If you would like to work with the council at future young people steering group meetings please contact the Office on 01388 417725
Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice provides information on any topic including Benefits, Debt, Housing, Family, Consumer and Health issues. Citizens Advice is available in the Town Council office every Tuesday. A drop in session is operated between 10am and 1pm.
C.A.B General Enquiries 0191 3726721
Telephone Adviceline 03444 111444
Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm
Debt Adviceline 0300 3232000
Universal Credit 0800 144844
Willington
Every Tuesday 10am -12.30pm
(Town Council, 67 High Street, Willington DL15 0PF)
Tow Law
1st & 3rd Thursday each month 12.30pm – 3pm
(Community Centre, Ironworks Road, DL13 4AW)
Crook
Every Friday 10am – 12.30pm
(Civic Centre, North Terrace, Crook, DL15 9ES)
Telephone Adviceline 03444 111444
Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm
Debt Adviceline 0300 323 2000
Durham
0800 1448444 for Universal Credit
Willington Library
Monday 1.00pm to 5.00pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 9.30am to 7.00pm
Friday 9.30am to 1.00pm
saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm
Further information on library services can be accessed on www.durham.gov.uk/libraries
Durham County Council Services
• Business
• Housing
Phone: 03000 260000 (cost of a local call), available 8.30am-5pm
(Monday-Thursday), 8.30am-4.30pm (Friday).
Fax: 0191 383 4500
Minicom: 0191 383 3802 (for people with hearing impairment).
In writing:
Durham County Council
County Hall Durham DH1 5UL
One Network
One Network mapping system can be used to check live information regarding road works in your area.
https://www.durham.gov.uk/roadworks.
Police and Community Together
3 Towns
Crook, Willington, Tow Law and surrounding areas
Come along to your next PACT meeting and meet your local beat team.
©2023 Greater Willington Town Council
