Hutton Henry & Station Town Parish Council

Hutton Henry & Station Town Parish Council Parish Council serving Hutton Henry and Station Town, Co. Durham

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Hutton Henry Parish Council delivers relatively few services within the Parish council compared to Durham County Council. The Parish Council delivers the following main services:

Developing and implementing the Parish plan in support of village partnerships and village halls;

Representing local people on issues affecting the villages including liaison and lobbying with key public and private bod

ies;

Responding to consultations on applications for planning permission;

Providing a number of allotments in one of the villages;

Supporting local groups to secure local improvements including the provision of small grants;

Communicating with residents of the village through newsletters, the community website and social media;

Undertaking its statutory duties as a Parish Council including its assets and managing its own performance. Please note that our social media pages are there for community communication purposes. The pages and messages facility are not monitored on a 24/7 basis and we will not respond to every comment made. Indeed, in accord with our social media policies, we will not accept posts on our website as service requests. If you have an issue that you would like the Parish Council to investigate then you should either write to, email or telephone the Parish clerk - contact details are available on our community website http://huttonhenry.parish.durham.gov.uk/

15/06/2026

TONIGHT at 7pm in the hall we have Mike McCartney talking about the fascinating world of bees. Hopefully he’ll have some of the bees with him for you to look at, along with honey and other products for you to buy. Everyone’s welcome. £3 entrance fee includes a cuppa and a biscuit

13/06/2026

🛟 Drowning Prevention Week - Know the Water Safety Code 🛟

Today marks the beginning of Drowning Prevention Week, and we're encouraging everyone to learn the Royal Life Saving Society UK's Water Safety Code.

Whether you're visiting the beach, a lake, river or swimming pool this summer, these simple steps could help save a life:

🧠 Stop and Think
Take a moment to look for potential dangers and make safe choices before entering the water.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Stay Together
Always stay close to friends and family around water. Never swim alone.

📞 Call 999 in an Emergency
If someone is in trouble, call 999 immediately. If you're at the coast, ask for the Coastguard.

💙 Float if You Get into Trouble
If you find yourself struggling in the water, float on your back, keep calm and control your breathing until help arrives or you can swim to safety.

By learning and sharing the Water Safety Code, we can all help prevent drowning and enjoy the water safely this summer.

13/06/2026

Are you ready for the PSTN switch off?

Check out Ofcom's useful guide on switching to digital. https://bit.ly/41DYTvr

11/06/2026

Why not spend time today learning key Digital Skills by visiting

Explore a range of FREE beginner friendly courses including:

Using email
Video calling
Online banking
Keeping your personal data safe https://bit.ly/4aTXoLx

We know that speeding continues to be a concern for many residents. While the police carry out speed monitoring where po...
10/06/2026

We know that speeding continues to be a concern for many residents. While the police carry out speed monitoring where possible, operational demands mean they are not always able to be present.

The Police are currently looking for local volunteers to support a Community Speed Watch scheme.

Community Speed Watch gives residents the opportunity to work alongside the police to help monitor vehicle speeds, raise awareness of road safety issues and encourage safer driving within the community.

They are looking for people who:
• Care about road safety
• Can spare a little time on an occasional basis
• Want to make a positive difference in their community

Full training and equipment will be provided.

If you are interested in taking part, or would like more information, please contact the Police via the In The Know page.

https://www.keepintheknow.co.uk/Alerts/A/447227

06/06/2026

Discover a world of imagination as enchanting LEGO creations appear across Durham, transforming the city into a magical trail filled with mystery, creativity, and fun.

This summer, families are invited to embark on a magical adventure as the Enchanted Durham LEGO Trail arrives in Durham city centre, from 1st to 15th August.

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a series of unique brick-built characters, creatures, and displays inspired by fantasy, local heritage, and the spirit of adventure.

The Enchanted Durham Lego Trail is a free event and offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy Durham's vibrant city centre during the school holidays.

The event is being launched by Durham BID Durham County Council and the City of Durham Parish Council

04/06/2026

Want to avoid:

- 6 points on your licence (even if you don’t have one yet)
- A £300 fine
- Your e-scooter being seized and crushed!

❌Don’t use a private e-scooter on public roads or pavements.

There are currently no active rental schemes in County Durham and Darlington for e-scooters. The only way to use them legally is on private land, with the landowner’s permission.

The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Monday 8th June 6.30pm at the Parish Hall, Station Town Cemetery....
02/06/2026

The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Monday 8th June 6.30pm at the Parish Hall, Station Town Cemetery.

A link to the agenda can be found below:
https://hhstparishcouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Agenda-08.06.26.pdf

19/05/2026

Did you know? Our officers use knife detection wands to help keep people safe.

If we suspect someone is carrying a knife, they may be stopped and searched.

This week, as part of the national campaign Sceptre, you can safely surrender unwanted knives at designated knife bins across the county.

📍Participating stations:
• Durham City Police
• Darlington Police
• Peterlee Police
• Bishop Auckland Police

Worried about someone carrying a knife? Speak to police, a trusted adult, a teacher or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

18/05/2026

📢 Did you know?

Around 7 in 10 people living with dementia may go missing at least once.

Last year Durham Constabulary launched a new initiative; the “Dementia Wristband’.

When an individual is signed up to our Herbert Protocol, they will be offered a wristband or hangtag. These are programmed to hold the individuals next of kin name and contact number, so in the event that they go missing and are located, we are able to return them home as soon as possible.

Officers are asking anyone who notices someone on their own, looking lost and confused, and wearing one of these bright yellow bands or tags to stop and help.

🗣️ PCSO Nicholas Laverick who is assisting in rolling out and managing the scheme, said: “We know how challenging dementia can be for families. This scheme offers reassurance and helps bring loved one’s home safely as quickly as possible.

“We are encouraging anyone who is hearing about this initiative and has a loved one who could be supported by both the Herbert Protocol and the Dementia Wristband Scheme to contact us, If you have a loved one already on the scheme and feel the additional support of a band or tag would be beneficial, please contact us on the below email.”

To refer a loved one into the Herbert Protocol, or to request a band or tag if already on the protocol, please contact;
💻 [email protected]

💛 Tap your phone to get me home 💛

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