Delivering support to local councils in County Durham

Aycliffe Nature Park

Near Traveller’s Green in Newton Aycliffe, this area houses several rare species. There is a pond, dipping platform and info about flora and fauna.

Ferryhill Town Hall

Ferryhill Town Hall Headquarters of Ferryhill Town Council

Great Aycliffe Show

Organized by Great Aycliffe Town Council this event has crafts, horticulture, competitions, trade stands, demonstrations, funfair and refreshments.

Great Aycliffe Show

Great Aycliffe Town Council provides a superb family-friendly event during August Bank Holiday weekend, with free public entry for two days of fun.

Adult Fitness Trail

Shildon Town Council is encouraging its adult population to get as fit as its children by installing adult fitness equipment in its park.

Town Park

Located near to the centre of Newton Aycliffe, the Town Park features planted areas, play equipment, a skateboard area and a youth shelter.

Oakleaf Sports Complex

Open 7 days a week to provide classes, coaching and wide range of facilities including football, squash, badminton, cricket and indoor bowling.

Local Councils Charter

Local Councils and Durham County Council members at the official signing of the Local Councils Charter event.

Refurbished Park - Shildon

Shildon Town Council's Hackworth Park and it's newly refurbished play equipment

History of CDALC

The County Durham Association of Local Councils (CDALC) was formed just after the second world war and has been in existence for over 60 years. It is a member owned association acting as an umbrella and support body for local councils and parish meetings in County Durham. Current membership of the Association is 97 of the 104 local councils (93%) and 5 of 23 parish meetings (22%) in County Durham.

The County Association also provides a support service to three local councils from Darlington Borough Council area and one each from the Sunderland City Council and Gateshead Borough Council areas.

Membership of the Association also carries with it membership of the National Association of Local Councils in London and membership of the CDALC local councils sub committee structure.