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All Things Bike!
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- Tuesday, 22 April 2025 10:19
- Lynn Dougal
Do any of your employees’ cycle to work are you able to provide them somewhere to park their bike during working hours? If not, then please check out our FREE “Park that Bike Scheme” available for private and VCS organisations (shops, offices, cafés, pubs, churches, dental practices, and surgeries). Various designs of cycle stands are available.
Love to Ride Durham “Bike Month”
Cycling is an excellent form of exercise; it not only boosts your heart health and strengthens muscles but can help with mental health by getting out in the fresh air. May is “Bike” Month, and we encourage you to register and log your bike rides with the #Love to Ride5 Month Challenge. You may be in with a chance of winning some prizes.
Where to Cycle
In Durham County we have some an excellent off-road National Cycle Networks and 12 Town Maps for people to explore. To find out more why not check out our webpages Cycling - Durham County Council
Borrow a Bike Scheme
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- Tuesday, 22 April 2025 10:18
- Lynn Dougal
Borrow a Bike scheme - Durham County Council
Summer is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to celebrate than getting out on your bike. Did you know Durham County Council run a FREE bike hire scheme. You must use the bike mainly for commuting to work, although you can also use it for leisure as there is no limit on use. So why not ditch your car and cycle to work making it part of an everyday journey. Not only will you be helping to save the environment but think of the money you could save, and the health benefits it may bring.
Kids Go Free!
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- Tuesday, 15 April 2025 14:55
- Lynn Dougal
This Easter, families in County Durham can enjoy free bus travel for kids during the school holidays!
Up to three children aged 11 and under can travel for free on participating bus services when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket or concessionary pass. Whether you’re heading out for a day at Durham’s museums, parks, or coast, or visiting friends and family, getting around has never been easier - or more affordable!
Make the most of the holidays and explore everything County Durham has to offer, find out more at Kids Go Free.
There are also lots of adult ticketing offers too at North East Bus Travel.
We've changed to Local Network Consett and surrounding areas
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- Wednesday, 02 April 2025 09:33
- Lynn Dougal
What does this mean and what do I need to do?
From 1 April all Area Action Partnerships (AAPs), this includes the Derwent Valley Partnership (DVP) will change to become Local Networks. Boundaries are changing and you may now fall into a different Local Network area. To find out which Local Network page you need to follow for the latest updates in your area please visit www.durham.gov.uk/localnetworks and enter your postcode.
The future?
There will be 12 Local Networks which will bring local people, councillors, businesses and partners together to focus on enhancing the quality of life in your area. Our current Local Network name - Consett and surrounding areas - is temporary, however, we will be consulting over the next few months to gather ideas for name suggestions. More information will follow about how you can become involved. Updates can be found on our Facebook page: Consett and surrounding areas Local Network Facebook
