Useful Contacts

Our Pelton Division County Councillors are:

Councillor Alison Batey – alison.batey@durham.gov.uk

Councillor Paul Pringle – paul.pringle@durham.gov.uk

Councillor Danny Wood – danny.wood@durham.gov.uk

Durham County Council

During normal office hours, contact us on 03000 260 000 or visit www.doitonline.durham.gov.uk

The following services provide out of hours support:

• Call 03000 267 979 for emergency social care and child welfare concerns, including foster carer support.
• Call 08081 968 406 if you are homeless, or facing homelessness.
• Call 03000 262 195 for Care Connect (community alarm service).
• Call 03000 266 000 for births, deaths and marriages service.

Local Police

Contact Durham Constabulary to report anti-social behaviour, or other incidents not classed as an emergency, and get advice about crime prevention and household security by calling 101.

If there is something you want to contact the police about, but it is not an emergency please call the 24-hour non-emergency number 101 or visit

www.durham.police.uk/

Call Crime Stoppers to report anonymously 0800 555 111

NHS Non-Emergency

If you are feeling unwell but it is not a life-threatening emergency, visit NHS 111 or contact your GP, pharmacy or urgent care centre.

Non-Emergency Fire Safety Advice

Contact County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service to get advice about household fire safety, including the installation of smoke alarms, by calling 0845 305 8383.

Household Emergencies

Electricity – If your power supply is interrupted call 105 or 0800 011 3332.

Gas – if you smell gas contact the National Grid on 0800 111 999.

Water – call 0800 393 084 for burst water mains or  sewer issues call 0345 717 1100.

Fraud and Bogus Communication

Never give out your personal bank details over the phone or by email. If you have    concerns regarding this or have received a similar call, text or email, please contact us on 101 or Action Fraud 0300 123 2040.