News & announcements

FANTASTIC NEWS FOR PETERLEE!

27 May 2021 By wendyjeffrey

A successful grant in the sum of £9,500 has been awarded to the Woodhouse Park Peterlee Community Garden from

The Mayor of Peterlee, Councillor Mrs Mary Cartwright, the Deputy Mayor of Peterlee, Councillor Rob Moore, Ward Councillors and the Community Garden Team are pictured receiving the cheque.

RESULTS OF THE LOCAL PARISH & TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION HELD ON THURSDAY 6TH MAY 2021

10 May 2021 By wendyjeffrey

Please click on the links below for the results of the local Election of Peterlee Town Council held on Thursday 6th May 2021:

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CASUAL HOSPITALITY TEAM MEMBER VACANCIES

6 May 2021 By wendyjeffrey

Peterlee Town Council currently have vacancies for:

Casual Hospitality Team Members within Shotton Hall and The Pavilion

Spinal Point 3 (£9.62 per hour)

This post reports to the Facility and Duty Managers for the venue/location set as part of allocated shift.

Main Purpose of the job

To assist in the delivery of high-quality food, beverage, and hospitality services across Peterlee Town Council venues. Depending upon location team members, under the direction of management will cover a range of duties which includes but not limited to the following:

Bar person
Catering assistants
Customer service
Cleaning team
General housekeeping including setting up and de rigging rooms and event spaces.

The post holder must be age 18 years or over and will be employed on a casual basis, paid for hours worked. Peterlee Town Council is under no obligation to offer you work and you are under no obligation to accept work. It is anticipated that you will be offered between 5–10 hours of work per week.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12.00 Noon on Wednesday 30th June 2021

Please complete the application form casual Hospitality team member candidate pack June 2021 and return by email to: council@peterlee.gov.uk.

Ring for an application form or further information: Peterlee Town Council Headquarters – 0191 5862491

VACANCY FOR PART TIME CLEANER

19 April 2021 By wendyjeffrey

PART TIME CLEANER VACANCY

Spinal Point 2 (£9.62 per hour)

We currently have a vacancy for a Part Time Cleaner within the Town Council’s various buildings.

The post holder will be contracted to a minimum of 20 hours per week.

We are looking for a Part Time Cleaner who has the following attributes:

Adaptable, flexible and efficient
Able to work weekends, evenings, bank holidays as required
Must be willing to undertake training
Must be able to work as a team
Able to take responsibility and show initiative
Good communicator
Able to remain calm under pressure
High standard of personal hygiene
Ability to work unsupervised

If this sounds like you, then please complete the application form and return by email to: council@peterlee.gov.uk, please click on the link cleaner candidate pack April 2021

Further Information and application forms can also be obtained from Peterlee Town Council – 0191 5862491, or Email – council@peterlee.gov.uk

The closing date for application is 12.00 Noon on Friday 30th April 2021

Details of people nominated for election onto the Town Council, and details of polling stations

16 April 2021 By ptcclerk

Durham County Council have published the lists of people nominated for the Town Council elections on 6th May 2021.

These lists also include details of the polling stations for each ward.

Passfield Ward persons nominated and situation of polling stations

Howletch Ward persons nominated and situation of polling stations

Eden Hill Ward persons nominated and situation of polling stations

Dene House Ward persons nominated and situation of polling stations

Acre Rigg Ward persons nominated and situation of polling stations

The deadline for applying to vote by post or by postal proxy is 5pm on Tuesday 20th April 2021.

The deadline for applying to vote by proxy is 5pm on Tuesday 27th April 2021.

You can find out more about the elections process, registering to vote, and polling station opening hours here: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/24986/Durham-County-and-Parish-Council-elections-6-May-2021

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH, 1921 – 2021

9 April 2021 By wendyjeffrey

It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the passing of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, aged 99 years old.

As a mark of respect the Union Jack flag at the Town Council’s Headquarters, Shotton Hall is flying at half mast.

Arrangements are currently being made to mark his passing and we will update you with further details as soon as they are confirmed.

PETERLEE IN BLOOM 2021

9 April 2021 By wendyjeffrey

Calling all residents of Peterlee ..

As Spring has finally sprung, maybe you are thinking of adding a bit of colour to the outside of your home.

If you are, then be sure to enter our Peterlee in Bloom Competition. With a few changes this year, the Town Council are still able to hold this popular Competition. The categories this year are:- Best Hanging Basket, Best Container and Best use of a Recycling Item. Entry is FREE!! Plus prize money to be won!!

If you need a little help, the Town Council’s Parks Team have created a step by step guide of how to plant a hanging basket, which you can see below.

So gardening gloves at the ready, we cannot wait to see all of your wonderful blooms.

If you would like to enter then please complete the entry form with your photos and email it to Corporateadminteam@peterlee.gov.uk, click on this link for the entry form BLURB ON GARDEN COMPETITION 2021

If you have any queries please ring 0191 5862491 during office hours Monday to Friday.

Please note there will be no judging in person this year, this will be from the photographs that you send either by email or by post with the entry form. The deadline for entries is Friday 9th July 2021. The Mayor and Parks Manager will judge the entries on Monday 12th July and the winners will be notified on Friday 16th July. Prize money and certificates will be posted week commencing Monday 19th July 2021.

Publication of the Notice of Elections for Peterlee Town Council

25 March 2021 By ptcclerk

Durham County Council has published the Notice of Elections for Peterlee Town Council. These notices are for the elections on 6th May 2021

The election notices can be viewed via the links below:

Peterlee Parish (Howletch Ward) Notice Of Election (Single Area) 2021

Peterlee Parish (Acre Rigg Ward) Notice Of Election (Single Area) 2021

Peterlee Parish (Eden Hill Ward) Notice Of Election (Single Area) 2021

Peterlee Parish (Dene House Ward) Notice Of Election (Single Area) 2021

Peterlee Parish (Passfield Ward) Notice Of Election (Single Area) 2021

To find out more about the elections please have a look at this Durham County Council webpage. And you can also contact the electoral services team on 03000 261 212 and by email electoralservices@durham.gov.uk

The Spring Edition of Peterlee Magazine is here!

24 March 2021 By wendyjeffrey

The Spring edition of the Peterlee Magazine is here! Please click on the link below and enjoy a leisurely read through. Maybe you have a story you would like to share with us, or share your comments on the Magazine, please get in touch via email – council@peterlee.gov.uk.

click here to view a pdf version of the Peterlee Magazine Spring 2021

7,500 TREES PLANTED IN PETERLEE

18 March 2021 By wendyjeffrey

Great news! Peterlee Town Council have been successful in a grant funding bid with the Urban Tree Challenge Fund. The Town Council’s Parks Department have planted a total of 7,500 trees at Eden Lane, Lowhills Road & Woodhouse Park in partnership with East Durham College (ENGAGE TEAM), the Peterlee Community Garden Team plus Peterlee Town Councillors Karon Liddell and Steve Miles. A huge Well Done to everyone involved with this project.