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  Opportunity to join the Parish Council

  Barnard Castle, Durham

  Article by: Ross Woodley

  Bowes Parish Council currently has two vacancies for councillors. The Council are seeking to co-opt at least one local resident to become a ...

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  Posted: 19 Mar 26
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  Durham Community Action Newsletter February 2026

  Barnard Castle, Durham

  Article by: Ross Woodley

  Please copy and paste the following link to your browser to read the latest newsletter from Durham Community Action. Durham Community News ...

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  Posted: 12 Mar 26
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  February Council Meeting cancelled

  Barnard Castle, Durham

  Article by: Ross Woodley

  Due to the illness of three councillors we have decided to cancel the February meeting. The Council needs three of the five councillors to b...

  Bowes Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 16 Feb 26
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  North Pennines National Landscape Newsletter - February 2026

  Barnard Castle, Durham

  Article by: Ross Woodley

  Please copy and paste the link below to your browser to view the latest newsletter from North Pennines National Landscape: North Pennines N...

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  Posted: 10 Feb 26
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  2026 2027 Budget Approved

  Barnard Castle, Durham

  Article by: Ross Woodley

  The Council approved its 2026/27 Budget including the precept used by Durham County Council to adjust council tax levels at its meeting on T...

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  Posted: 21 Jan 26
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  Durham Community News January 2026

  Barnard Castle, Durham

  Article by: Ross Woodley

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  Posted: 15 Jan 26
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  Durham Community News December 2025

  Barnard Castle, Durham

  Article by: Ross Woodley

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  Posted: 22 Dec 25
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  Allotment Rent and Agreement Review

  Barnard Castle, Durham

  Article by: Ross Woodley

  The Council resolved at its meeting on 16 September 2025 to increase allotment rents by 4% meaning the price of a standard allotment will in...

  Bowes Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 1 Oct 25
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  2024/25 AGAR and Public Rights

  Barnard Castle, Durham

  Article by: Ross Woodley

  The Council approved its 2024/25 AGAR (Annual Governance and Accountability Return) on 17 June 2025. This includes the Annual Governance Sta...

  Bowes Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 18 Jun 25
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  Election of New Chair

  Barnard Castle, Durham

  Article by: Ross Woodley

  At the Annual General Meeting on 13 May 2025 Councillor Phil Hughes was elected as Chair of Bowes Parish Council. Phil, a previous Chair of...

  Bowes Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 14 May 25