11 June 2025 - Council Business
Annual Report of the Chair
Urpeth Parish Council - Annual Report 2024/25
Welcome to Urpeth
Urpeth is an English civil parish within the unitary authority of Durham
We are proud to serve the residents of Urpeth, a historic parish within the unitary authority of County Durham. Our council represents the first tier of local government, working to ensure that the voice of our community is heard and that local services meet the needs of all residents. Urpeth has a rich heritage dating back to its origins as a township within Chester-le-Street parish. Historically, the area grew during the 19th century as a thriving coal mining community, with Urpeth Colliery operating until 1957. Today, Urpeth encompasses the villages of Urpeth, Low Urpeth, High Urpeth, Beamish, West Pelton, Pelton-Lane-Ends and High Handenhold.
Contact Info
- 07500928104
- clerk@urpethparish.gov.uk
Urpeth,
Stanley,
Durham,
DH9
Forthcoming Meetings
Council Meeting – 20 January 2026
Committee: Full Council
News
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15 November 2023 - Transport
Road incident reporting
Operation Snap aims to reduce the number of roads deaths by allowing the public to submit dashcam footage of unacceptable driving
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3 August 2023 - Society
Summer Holidays – Activity Week
Monday 7th August to Friday 11th August 2023
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18 April 2023 - Council Business
Cancelled – UPC meeting 18 April 2023
Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances tonight's meeting has had to be cancelled at short notice
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People
Area Information
Stats
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Population Estimate
3602
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Unitary Authority
Durham
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Region
North East
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Country
England
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Postcode District
DH2, DH9, NE11, NE16
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Dialling Code
0191
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Police Force
Durham Police Force
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Fire Authority
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service
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Health Area
NHS County Durham CCG