CDALC

Delivering support to local councils in County Durham

Aycliffe Nature Park

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.

Town hall

Ferryhill Town Hall

Ferryhill Town Hall Headquarters of Ferryhill Town Council

Great Aycliffe Show

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 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

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

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 Bowls

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.

Councillors

Local Councils Charter

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

Refurbished Play Area

Refurbished Park - Shildon

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

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Publications

Publications

There are a number of publications that CDALC can recommend as useful reference material, details are as follows:

Book: Local Council Administration

‘Local Council Administration’ by Charles Arnold Baker (ISBN 9781405774055) is often referred to as the first step reference and guidance tool for anyone working with or within local councils.

To purchase your copy please telephone 0845 3701234 or email orders@lexisnexis.co.uk

Book: Local Councils Explained published by NALC

This is a new book published by NALC. The book provides an easy to read narrative about the role of local councils, their councillors and officers and how they work. There is also comprehensive and practical guidance about the legal issues local councils are exposed to.

Please order your copy via CDALC.

Sweet and Maxwell Publications

The following ‘useful tools’ are available through Sweet and Maxwell. They can be ordered by telephoning 0845 600 9355 or by emailing sweetandmaxwell.orders@thomson.com

  • The Parish Councillors Guide by Paul Clayden (ISBN: 9780721905174)
  • The Local Council Clerk’s Guide by Paul Clayden (ISBN: 0721916015)
  • The Law on Allotments by Paul Clayden (ISBN: 0721901433)
  • Civic Ceremonial (A Handbook, History and Guide for Mayors, Councillors and Officers) by Paul Millward (ISBN: 9780721901640)
  • Law on Parks and Open Spaces by Paul Clayden (ISBN: 9780721905525)
  • Local Council Finance by Chris Richards (ISBN: 9780721915814)

Downloads

Some publications are available to download free of charge; you may find the following useful:

How to shape where you live: a guide to neighbourhood planning CPRE/NALC (January 2012)