Consultations / Surveys

Sexual Health Strategy - Public Consultation

The Sexual Health strategy shows how Durham County Council (DCC) would like to improve the overall sexual health of people in County Durham, improve access to sexual health services, promote healthy sexual behaviour, reduce rates of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), unintended pregnancies and reduce health disparities.

It sets out why sexual health is important and outlines County Durham's vision and priority areas over the next five years. It has been developed by DCC in partnership with organisations that deliver services, the NHS, community and voluntary sector organisations and County Durham people.

The Sexual Health Strategy is open for public consultation and seek the views from members of the public, people directly affected by this strategy, support workers and relevant organisations to understand how the strategy affects them and how best to support them and reduce any impacts.

Have your say: Sexual Health Strategy for County Durham 2023-2028 consultation - Durham County Council

The consultation period closes on 6 August 2023.

Survey for 11-18 year olds around domestic abuse

Durham County Council has partnered with national domestic abuse charity SafeLives to review its Public Health Approach in tackling domestic abuse across County Durham.

They want to develop services to support children and young people affected by domestic abuse. If you are 11 – 18 years old and live in County Durham, please answer this short survey: https://online1.snapsurveys.com/CYP_Durham

The survey aims to find out what you understand about harmful behaviour in families or in relationships and where you might go for advice or support.

Parking and Accessibility Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) (stage 3)

Durham County Council want your views on the final draft of the SPD following the two rounds of consultation in 2021 and 2022. The SPD provides guidance to ensure an appropriate level of parking for a variety of modes of transport on all new developments.

It sets out what types and amounts of parking a developer should provide at new developments (including residential, retail, employment, and leisure). This includes:

general parking
electric vehicles
cycle parking
disabled parking
motorcycle parking

To find out more or sign up to a consultation event go to:

Parking and Accessibility Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) consultation (stage 3)

The closing date for comments is 5.00pm on Sunday 9 July 2023.

Public survey on domestic abuse

1 in 5 people in England and Wales have experienced domestic abuse since the age of 16.

Durham County Council has teamed up with SafeLives to find out your understanding of domestic abuse and where people would go for help.

To help improve the service, please complete this short survey: https://ow.ly/OT7R50P1vlI

Solar Energy Supplementary Planning Document

Durham County Council want your views on the County Durham Solar Energy Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) which sets out guidance to ensure solar development takes place in suitable locations and is well designed.