Evenwood and Barony Parish Council

The Parish is situated in the lower Gaunless Valley areas of County Durham. It covers the villages and hamlets of Evenwood, Evenwood Gate, Ramshaw, Lands, Windmill, Morley and parts of Toft Hill and Etherley. We have approximately 1,848 residents with the main population centre being in the village of Evenwood. The Barony is an historic term to cover the areas of the other villages the council serves.

NOTICE OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

The next meeting of the parish council will be held in the Cornerstone Christian Centre, Swan Street, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9RN, commencing at 7:00 p.m. on

Tuesday, 10th February, 2026

Members of the public are invited at the beginning of each meeting to make representations or ask questions or raise concerns relating to the to the Parish Council’s role and responsibilities. The agenda outlining the business to be transacted at the meeting is displayed on the main notice boards in Evenwood (Manor Street) and Evenwood Gate at least three days before a meeting. 

POLICE AND COMMUNITIES TOGETHER (PACT) MEETING

PACT meetings organised by Durham Constabulary's Neighbourhood Policing Team are public and "all community members are welcome to attend". The next PACT meeting will be held on Thursday 12th February 2026 in the Randolph Community Centre, Stones End, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland DL14 9RE, at a time to be confirmed.

https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/3876/Police-and-Communities-Together-meetings

https://www.durham-pcc.gov.uk/news-and-events/public-meetings