Greater Willington Town Council

26/05/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE
The traffic lights on Willington High Street are currently not working in all directions. Durham County Council have been notified and the Highways team will be out soon to sort.
Please take care.

21/05/2026

26/04/2026

Greater Willington Town Council was pleased to organise a community litter pick on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 as part of the Big Spring Clean initiative. The event brought together local residents who generously gave their time to help improve the appearance of the area.
Volunteers worked hard throughout the morning, collecting a significant amount of litter from streets, green spaces, and public areas. Their efforts made a visible difference, helping to create a cleaner and more welcoming environment for everyone in the community.
The Town Council would like to extend its sincere thanks to all the residents who participated and supported the event. Your contribution is greatly appreciated, and it is this kind of community spirit that helps keep Greater Willington a place to be proud of.

22/04/2026

⭐️SAVE THE DATE⭐️

22/04/2026

PACT Meeting
Thursday 23rd April 2026
6pm
Come along to meet PCSO's and Councillors to see what's been happening in the area and what's being done. Report any issues or concerns.
Everyone welcome.

22/04/2026

Come and join us for some social interaction and bingo fun. Full details on the poster.
Eyes down! Dabbers ready!
Bingo!

21/04/2026

Anyone who is available to take part, we will be meeting at the Flagpoles next to Willington Library.
This will be at 10am tomorrow morning (Wednesday 22nd April 2026).
We have litter pickers, bags and hoops.
Following the litter pick, everyone is welcome to come back to the Town Council office for refreshments.
We hope to see you tomorrow.

If you are available to take part, please contact Emma on 01388 417725 or [email protected].
Office opening times are Monday to Thursday 9am till 3pm and Friday 9am till 12noon.
Thank you.

14/04/2026

A poignant service to commemorate the 130th Anniversary of Brancepeth 'A' Pit disaster was held on Dante's Heap last night.
The Town Mayor, Deputy Town Mayor, Town Councillors, Town Clerk, members of the Clergy from Willington Open Door Methodist Church, Our Lady & St Thomas RC Church and St Stephens Church, County Councillor Cathy Hunt, Aycliffe and Brancepeth Brass Band and residents came together to remember 20 miners who sadly died in the explosion, along with 22 pit ponies.
White roses tied with purple ribbon were laid by residents at the foot of the beacon in remembrance.
Thank you to everyone who came to support this event and a special mention to County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service and the team at Crook Fire Station for their services to the beacon lighting.

13/04/2026

Exhibition is now open until 2pm.
Everyone welcome.

12/04/2026

We are holding an exhibition at the Town Council Office on Monday 13th April 2026 and Tuesday 14th April 2026, open from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

This exhibition commemorates the 20 boys and men who tragically lost their lives in the Brancepeth Colliery Pit Disaster on 13th April 1896. It is an opportunity to remember their lives, reflect on the impact of the disaster on the community, and honour their memory.

All are welcome to attend.