Trimdon Village, Trimdon Station, Trimdon Grange, Deaf Hill

NOTICE OF ELECTION
Durham County
Election of Councillors for the Wards listed below
Ward: Trimdon Foundry
Number of Councillors to be elected: Five

1. Nomination papers must be delivered to the Returning Officer, Durham Room, County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UL on any day after the date of this notice, on Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (excluding bank holidays) but no later than 4 pm on Thursday, 22nd May 2025.

2. Nomination papers may be obtained from the offices of the Returning Officer, Durham Room, County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UL, during the times stated above.

3. If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday, 19th June 2025.

4. Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Tuesday 3 June 2025. Applications can be made online:
https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

5. Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes and amendments or cancellations of proxy votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Annexe, County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UL by 5 pm on Wednesday, 4th June 2025.

6. Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate or an Anonymous Elector’s Document valid for this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 5pm on Wednesday 11 June 2025. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate

7. New applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Annexe, County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UL by 5 pm on Wednesday, 11th June 2025.

8. Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Annexe, County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UL by 5pm on Thursday, 19th June 2025

Dated: Wednesday 14 May 2025

Tender for Restoration of Clock Tower
Trimdon Foundry Parish Council invites tenders in respect of restoration of the Clock Tower of the former St. Paul's Church in Trimdon, which is located at 38 Front Street North, Trimdon Colliery, TS29 6PG.
VVorks required:
• Stripping off weather boarding
• Removal of fibre board
• Thorough clean interior
• Allow access for Smith's of Derby Clock repairers
• Wire brush all interior metalwork and paint
• Replace all copper and lead
• Provide new external corner timbers and weather boarding to the four outside elevations

• Contractors must hold appropriate insurance (public liability, employers' liability, and contractors' all risks)
• Compliance with CDM 2015 regulations, including a Construction Phase Plan and method statements, should be outlined.
• Safe access and coordination must be ensured, especially for Smith's of Derby during their clock repair work.
• Consideration for working at height, heritage sensitivity, and proper disposal of old materials (e.g., lead or fibre board) is essential.
• A programme of works and post-completion support (including a defects period and warranties) should also be provided upon request.

Enquiries to the Clerk at Trimdon Foundry Parish Council, clerk@trimdonfoundry-pc.gov.uk.
Tender closure 30 May 2025

Alan Orton
Passed away on 1st May 2025, aged 74 years, funeral Service to be held on Friday 23rd May. Family and friends please meet for service at St Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village at 10am, committal to follow at Durham Crematorium. All welcome to the Black Bull Trimdon Village afterwards to continue to share memories of Alan. Family flowers only, donations if desired to 'St Teresa Hospice, Darlington' via Malvina.
East Durham Funeral Service

Kevin Byrne
Passed away on 2nd May 2025, aged 72 years, funeral service to be held on Thursday 22nd May. Family and friends please meet for service at Wear Valley Crematorium at 10.30am. All welcome to The Black Bull, Trimdon Village after the service to continue to share memories of Kevin. Family flowers only, donations if desired to: 'Macmillan Cancer Support'
East Durham Funeral Service

Howard Pugh
Died peacefully at home in Trimdon Village aged 68 years. Much loved brother of Barry. Dearly beloved uncle of Martin,Terry, Amanda, Stuart and Tom. And loved by all of the aforementioned's children. Howard was also loved by his neighbours, possibly for over 50 years. Would friends please meet at St Mary Magdalene Church Trimdon on Monday 19th May at 9.30am following by committal at Durham Crematorium.
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