Durham County Council Neighbourhood Wardens - North

11/09/2026

Neighbourhood Wardens were called out to this lovely chap after he was found straying in the Lingley Close area of Sacriston earlier this evening.

After checking him over, we found a chip but the details were incorrect.

If this is your dog or you know the owner, please call us on 03000 261 000 and quote job number 1679312.

10/09/2026

Yesterday evening, Neighbourhood Wardens SW75 & SW18 joined Karbon Homes officers & tenants at Bullion Lane Community Centre to showcase the work of the Neighbourhood Warden Service.

We discussed the areas we patrol, how we support local communities, and the issues that can be reported to us.

Both Neighbourhood Wardens & officers from Karbon Homes work together and share information to support our residents in the communities we serve.

Thank you to everyone who attended and engaged with us. 🤝

If you want to contact the Neighbourhood Warden Team, please visit www.durham.gov.uk/neighbourhoodwardens

10/09/2026

APPEAL FOR INFORMATION – NEW KYO, STANLEY

UPDATE : We have now been advised that the 3 newborn puppies along with another 4 and mother are now in the care of the RSPCA.

Thanks to everyone for there assistance.

Neighbourhood Wardens have received a report that three newborn puppies had been dumped inside a wheelie bin in the New Kyo area of Stanley.

Our wardens attended the location to carry out an immediate welfare check, and we are pleased to say that the puppies are now receiving the care, attention and love they deserve. 🐾❤️

Thankfully, today is bin collection day and the puppies were discovered by a member of the public just in time. We would like to thank that person for taking action and ensuring the puppies were made safe.

We are now appealing to anyone who may have information that could assist with enquiries into how the puppies came to be abandoned. Any information received will be passed to the lead professionals at the RSPCA.

📞 If you have any information, please contact the Warden Service on 03000 260000, quoting reference 1678787.

We would ask anyone who may have information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to please come forward and ask to speak to SW75.

Abandoning vulnerable newborn animals in a wheelie bin is disgraceful and completely unacceptable. There are organisations, rehoming centres and animal charities that can offer advice and assistance to anyone who is no longer able to care for their pets.

These puppies were incredibly fortunate to be found when they were. Let’s make sure whoever was responsible is identified.

Please share this appeal to help us reach anyone who may have information. 🐾

06/09/2026

⚠️ Fly Tipping in Back Lanes is Not Acceptable ⚠️

Neighbourhood Wardens have been inundated with complaints regarding the continued fly tipping of waste in the back lane of William Street, South Moor.

While the vast majority of residents in this area dispose of their waste responsibly, a small minority continue to believe it is acceptable to dump unwanted items in the back lane and expect the Council to clear it up for them.

We are now carrying out enquiries to identify those responsible, and where evidence is available, enforcement action will be taken.

It is time for everyone to take pride in and respect the area in which they live. Fly tipping is not only a criminal offence, but it is also unsightly, attracts further anti-social behaviour, and can pose a significant safety risk.

This particular location is regularly used by young people and, as can be seen from the waste that has been discarded, presents a clear hazard to those using the area.

📞 If you have any information that could assist our enquiries, please contact the Neighbourhood Warden Service on 03000 260000 or email [email protected], quoting reference 1673980.

📝 To report fly tipping, visit: www.durham.gov.uk/flytipping

Together, we can help keep our communities clean, safe and welcoming for everyone.

04/09/2026

Neighbourhood Wardens have collected this dog from the Catchgate area of Stanley after it was roaming without an owner.

The dog is not microchipped so therefore remains in our care.

If you know the owner or have details of who owns the dog, please call 03000 260000 and wait to be connected to the out of hours team or send us a private message quoting reference 1675863

04/09/2026

02/09/2026

Neighbourhood Wardens have collected this dog this evening from Delves Lane after it was found straying in the Moorside area of Consett.

The dog was microchipped but no details were held against the record.

Therefore the dog is now in our care. If you know the owner or have any details that will assist reuniting the dog, please contact us during office hours on 03000 260000 quoting reference 1674651.

28/08/2026

Neighbourhood Wardens have collected this little man from Deerness Kennels, Langley Moor after he was found straying in the Meadowfield area of Durham.

He was microchipped however details were incorrect so we have been unable to reunite with owner.

If this is your dog or you have any information on who he may belong to, please contact us on 03000 260 000 with ref. 1672384

27/08/2026

🚨 APPEAL FOR INFORMATION 🐾

Neighbourhood Wardens have sadly attended an incident involving a deceased dog which was found loose and had been involved in a road traffic accident (RTA) in the Baytree Terrace, Chester-le-Street area.

Unfortunately, the dog is not microchipped, meaning we have been unable to identify or contact the owner.

We appreciate this will be distressing news for anyone who may be missing their beloved pet. 💔

If you are missing a dog in this area, or have any information that may help us identify the owner, please contact the Neighbourhood Warden Service on 03000 260 000.

25/08/2026

🚨 FLY-TIPPING – PARKSIDE, TANFIELD 🚨

Another unacceptable incident of fly-tipping has taken place in Parkside, Tanfield, where waste has simply been dumped outside someone’s property.

Neighbourhood Warden 14 attended the location, investigated the incident and arranged for the waste to be cleared away.

We have since received further information, including CCTV evidence showing a female dumping the rubbish.

If you have any information that may help us identify the person responsible, please get in touch with the Neighbourhood Warden team on 03000 260 000. Any information you can provide could help us take the appropriate enforcement action.

❌ Fly-tipping is not acceptable and can have a significant impact on our communities.

📍 Parkside, Tanfield