Welcome to Ouston Parish Council
What We Do
Ouston is an English civil parish within the unitary authority of Durham. A Parish Council’s responsibilities vary greatly area-by-area, so here on our Council Information page you’ll find out more about what is relevant to us, and how we go about delivering services to the community. Ouston Parish Council’s Policies and Procedures are also available by on this website. We hope you enjoy your visit to this website and that you find it useful. If you have any comments please contact us. Please bookmark or add this website to your favourites to help you revisit it more easily.
Contact Information
- clerk@oustonparishcouncil.gov.uk
Iris Crescent,
Ouston,
Chester Le Street,
Durham,
DH2 1RJ
Forthcoming Meetings
News
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23 July 2026 - Recreation
Public Transport Consultation – NE Mayor
Have your say on the future of our buses – the consultation is open for responses until 28th of September 2026. We would like to ensure the views of County Durham residents are included. https://www.northeast-ca.gov.uk/consultations/haveyoursay
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7 July 2026
DCC Call to Sites – consultation
Dear Residents, Durham County Council is preparing a new County Durham Plan, which will guide development and investment across the County over the coming years. DCC are now inviting your views as part of the Scoping Consultation, running from 22 June to 17 August 2026.
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Quick Links
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Transparency
Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts, data policies, statutory documents and more.
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Services
Discover the services that we provide to residents, as well as signposting to local groups, societies and local events.
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Report an Issue (Durham County Council)
Submit issues to the relevant local authority, such as potholes, missed bin collections and more.
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Useful Contacts
Find a list of useful contacts such Durham County Council Services, County Councillors and non emergency numbers.
People
Area Information
Stats
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Population Estimate
2793
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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, DH3
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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