Spennymoor and Tudhoe Liberal Democrats

11/06/2026

Congratulations to our colleagues Cllr Amanda Hopgood and Cllr Eric Mavin who have been recently appointed as Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Durham.

We wish them both a fulfilling and successful term of office as they represent the City and its communities over the next twelve months.

A long-serving councillor who has spent two decades in local politics has taken on a new civic role.

Cllr Amanda Hopgood, who became our first female leader, now begins her term as Mayor of Durham for 2026/27.

Cllr Hopgood has served as a parish councillor since 2017 and was a district councillor from 2005 to 2009, before becoming a county councillor when Durham County Council unitary authority was formed in 2009.

Over the next year, she hopes to use her civic role to help raise money for Point North, which works with local communities to fight poverty and enrich residents’ lives, and the Durham-based St Cuthbert’s Hospice.

Cllr Hopgood said: “I am extremely honoured to become the Mayor of Durham. It is an amazing privilege to serve as Mayor of my home city. I’m looking forward to working with many organisations and groups over the coming year, meeting our amazing residents, visitors and businesses as well as raising funds for my chosen charities to help them continue their vital work.”

Cllr Hopgood will be supported by Cllr Eric Mavin, who will serve as Deputy Mayor for 2026/27.

09/06/2026

Carers' Week and every week, Liberal Democrats will always stand up for our paid and unpaid carers.

Because you can't fix the NHS without fixing social care.

01/06/2026

Today is the start of Pride Month

We're proud to celebrate the progress made in LGBTQ+ equality and the achievements of LGBQT+ people.

Liberal Democrats will keep fighting for the rights of the entire LGBTQ+ community in the UK and beyond, until true equality is achieved.

30/05/2026

We are delighted to be back at Durham Pride UK this year, but sad that we are *STILL* campaigning to ban conversion therapy.

Sign our petition for the UK Government to *finally* pass a ban on conversion therapy after Conservative and Labour governments' delay: https://www.libdems.org.uk/conversion

27/05/2026

Do you know what your Local Network is, and what they do in your area?

Each of our 12 Local Networks will be hosting drop-in sessions throughout June where residents and partners can meet their Local Network team.

Resident can also find out how they can share their views about, and priorities for, their local area via each network’s Local Network Community Forum.

Drop-in sessions will be taking place at 👇

📍Crook, Weardale and Willington - Crook Civic Centre, Tuesday 2 June, 9.30am to 2pm and 4pm to 6pm.
📍Consett – Consett Library, Tuesday 2 June, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm.
📍Teesdale area – Barnard Castle Library, Tuesday 2 June, 10am to 2pm and 4pm to 6pm.
📍Horden, Peterlee and surrounding areas – Eden Hill People’s Centre, Wednesday 3 June, 10am to 2pm.
📍Coxhoe, Ferryhill and Spennymoor areas – Trinity Methodist Church, Thursday 4 June, 2pm to 6pm.
📍Chester-le-Street and surrounding areas – Chester-le-Street Library, Thursday 4 June, 11am to 7pm.
📍Bishop Auckland and Shildon areas – Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Monday 8 June, 10am to 4pm.
📍Stanley and surrounding areas – The Louisa Centre, Wednesday 10 June, 11am to 7pm.
📍Mid Durham and surrounding areas – Meadowfield Leisure Centre, Thursday 11 June, 10am to 3pm and 5pm to 7pm.
📍Easington, Seaham and surrounding areas – Seaham Library, Thursday 11 June, 10am to 2pm.
📍Newton Aycliffe and Sedgefield areas – Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre, Monday 15 June, 9.30am to 4.30pm
📍Durham City and surrounding areas – Clayport Library, Thursday 18 June, 11am to 6.30pm.

To find out more about your Local Network or the drop-in events, e-mail [email protected]

27/05/2026

Our new food waste collections will be rolling out across the summer. You will receive a leaflet confirming when your collections will start from. Please do not put your new caddy out until this date.

Your food waste collections will be the same as your rubbish and recycling day, but at a different time using a different vehicle.

More information on our new kerbside collection changes can be found:
https://www.durham.gov.uk/BinCollections2026

26/05/2026

Wishing a happy and blessed Eid Al Adha to everyone celebrating in the UK and around the world.

Eid Mubarak!

21/05/2026

Happy Shavuot to Jewish communities celebrating in the UK and around the world.

Chag Sameach!

21/05/2026

Lib Dem MPs have called on the Government to ensure the Champions League final is broadcast for free.

This year would mark the first time it hasn’t been aired for free in 34 years.

18/05/2026

A PACT meeting will be held this Wednesday (20th May) at 6:00pm in the Main Hall at Spennymoor Town Hall. All residents are invited to attend and raise concerns, share ideas, and work together to support the community.