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.

A VACANCY HAS ARISEN in the office of parish councillor for the Witton parish ward and, because no requests for an election have been received, the Parish Council can now proceed with co-option to fill the vacancy. If you are interested in applying, please contact the Parish Clerk for further details. The deadline for applications is no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday 4th September 2026.

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, 8th September, 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. There are no meetings in August during Summer recess.

PACT MEETINGS

PACT meetings will be held in the Cornerstone Christian Centre, Swan Street, Evenwood, DL14 9RN, commencing at 6:00 p.m. for approximately one hour on the following dates: 17th December 2026. PACT meetings organised by the local policing team are public and "all community members are welcome to attend".