Parish Meeting

Parish Website: boldron.parish.uk

Parish Clerk: Dr P M Ryan

Your Local Representatives

Here to help with local and national issues

County Councillor

Richard Bell (Conservative)

Responsible for local services, planning, and highways. Whether it's about roads, bins, planning, or local services – your county councillor is here to represent you.

Member of Parliament

Sam Rushworth

Represents the area in Westminster for national issues like health, education, and taxation. If you've got a bigger issue affecting the community, this is the person to contact.

Bins & Recycling

Collection Days

  • Household (Green Bin): Collected on alternate Wednesdays, usually starting early (~7:00am). Be sure to put your bin out the night before.
  • Garden Waste (Brown Bin): Collected on alternate Tuesdays during the growing season. Requires an annual permit (£38/year for 2025) — Apply online.
  • Recycling (Blue Bin): Collected on alternate Wednesdays with the household waste. Accepts cardboard, cans, plastics, and paper. Please ensure items are clean and free of food waste.
  • Glass Recycling (Green Tub): Collected on the same day as your blue bin. Rinse bottles and jars before disposal; no lids, window glass, or Pyrex.

Extra Cardboard? Flatten and bundle it neatly next to your bin on collection day.

Need a Bin or Replacement? Request online here.

Find Your Collection Schedule: Use the postcode checker to find the most accurate schedule for your area.

Stainton Grove Recycling Centre

Location: DL12 8UE (View on Map)

Opening Hours:
Summer Daily: 9.00am to 6.00pm
Winter Daily: 9.00am to 3.30pm
(Check bank holidays via Durham.gov.uk)

What You Can Recycle:
Household waste, garden waste, electricals (WEEE), batteries, light bulbs, scrap metal, cardboard, paper, plastics, cans, textiles & shoes, limited rubble & plasterboard

Vehicle Rules:
Cars can enter without a permit. Vans, trailers, and pickups require a free permit (Apply here). No commercial or trade waste accepted.

Top Tips:
Sort your waste before visiting to speed things up. Site staff are on hand if you're unsure where something goes. Avoid busy times (weekends & bank holidays) – midweek mornings are quieter.

Do It Online

Skip the queues and get things sorted quickly via Durham County Council's online portal:

Visit Durham's Do It Online portal

  • Council Tax: Set up, manage or pay your bill
  • Waste Permits: Apply for tip access or garden bin services
  • Roads & Highways: Report issues like blocked drains, damaged pavements or roadworks
  • Street Problems: Report potholes, broken streetlights, signs or graffiti
  • Animal Services: Report stray dogs or request pest control
  • Street Cleaning: Request litter pick-up or bin emptying
  • Parking: Apply for permits or appeal fines
  • Planning: View applications or submit comments

Handy Tip: Most services let you upload photos and track your case easily.