PARISH NOTICES

The website and email address have been updated to Government requirements, including a new domain name and security certificate. There is still some work to be done to make our document archive more accessible.
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New website address: www.marwoodparishcouncil.gov.uk
New email: clerk@marwoodparishcouncil.gov.uk

> Notice of Election Documents

Some Important Letters Regarding Planning for Residential Development to The North of Darlington Road
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> Letter to Residents Re Public Consultation Stonebridge Homes 04 06 2021
> Letter to Residents
> Letter of Objection 23 11 2020
> Letter of Objection 26 02 2021

Other planning details and letters can be found here.

We have now purchased a Defibrillator for Marwood Social Centre it is on the outside wall next to the entrance and it is now up and working.

We hope we never have to use it.

The defibrillator is being maintained and services and has a new battery as of July 2024. New pads have been installed in May 2025.

Durham Trading Standards have become aware of cold callers trying to sell goods on the doorstep in various areas of the County. In some cases, their approach has been persistent, causing both upset and annoyance. While it is not an offence to simply cold call, we would always urge residents to be extremely cautious when dealing with unsolicited visitors. Some top tips to keep yourself and others safe:

• DON’T accept uninvited callers
• DON’T be afraid to say ‘No’
• DON’T be rushed or feel pressured. Genuine traders will always be happy to return when a friend or family member is present.

• DO keep an eye on your area and especially vulnerable neighbours. Has work started unexpectedly on their homes? Is the work visibly poor or been left unfinished? Is the person anxious about what has happened? Has a trader accompanied them to the bank?
• DO report suspicious cold callers to the Consumer Helpline on 0808 223 11 33 or to the police on 101

Learn more about how to protect yourself and others from scams by becoming a Friend Against Scams at:
FriendsAgainstScams.org.uk/elearning
durham.gov.uk/scams

Follow Durham Trading Standards on Facebook at facebook.com/durhamts for updates on local scams affecting your community, consumer awareness campaigns and top tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of a scammer.