Following the decommissioning of the original Post Box located at the main gates to Windlestone Hall, Windlestone Parish Council and local residents campaigned tirelessly for a replacement facility. A new Post Box was finally installed by Royal Mail near to the Windlestone Park (A689) turnoff at the end of January 2026. For months the Post Box stood shrouded in plastic, but despite the lengthy 5 month wait, the new facility was finally commissioned this week. The Parish Cou

Fibre Optic Internet being Installed at Windlestone Patk Residents of Windlestone Park are looking forward to the benefits of faster and more reliable internet connections thanks to the installation of Fibre Optic Internet. Works are taking place this week, and it is hoped that improvements will be seen very soon.

Windlestone Parish Council would like to invite residents to attend this year's Annual Parish Meeting, which will be taking place at Hutton House, Chilton at 6.15pm on Tuesday, 19th May 2026. Anyone with an item relevant in the Parish, that they would like including on the Agenda for the Meeting should contact Karen Younghusband by email at: clerk@windlestoneparishcouncil.gov.uk by no later than 11th May 2026.

As the warmer weather starts to approach, Windlestone Parish is beginning to blossom, and residents involved in community bulb planting sessions are really looking forward to seeing the bulbs they have planted start to bloom. Watch out for details of future community bulb planting sessions in the Parish, being announced later in the year.

Windlestone Parish Council would like to say a big thank you to local Company, Durham Animal Feeds, and especially Director, Lee Hornsby, who has kindly offered to sponsor the Parish Council's website. Durham Animal Feeds, a family run business operating for over 30 years is one of the largest providers of affordable raw dog food in the UK. To learn more about this impressive, local business visit the Company website at: https://www.durhamanimalfeeds.co.uk DURHAM ANIMAL FEED

If you have any concerns in the Parish and would like to speak to local Police, why not come along to a PACT Meeting or Beat Surgery. PACT Meetings are held monthly at Chilton Catholic Club (see dates on flyer below) and Beat Surgeries are held at 1.00pm every Thursday, at Hutton House.

Christmas provides a wonderful opportunity to come together and spend time with friends and family. It is also a time for reflection, for looking forward to the New Year ahead and for giving thanks. As we approach the holiday season, Windlestone Parish Council would just like to take a moment to wish everyone across the Parish and their loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year. Please note Windlestone Parish Council will be closed f

Windlestone Parish Council were honoured to join its neighbours, Chilton Town Council, at the Town's Remembrance Sunday commemorations, held on Sunday 9th November 2025. Chair of Windlestone Parish Council, Councillor Derek Cattell attended to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph, joining residents, fellow Councillors, Civic and Political Party Members, Armed Forces and Police representatives to take part in the proceedings. Remembrance Sunday provides a national opportunity to hono

Windlestone Parish Council would like to say a big thank you to Maggie and dad Matt for taking the time to litter pick in the Parish. ...

Windlestone Parish Council are pleased to announce that, thanks to grant funding secured through former County Councillor, Julie Cairns,...

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A Planning Application submitted to the Local Authority to convert a residential property at Windlestone Park into a Children's Home have...

Thursday 8th May 2025 saw Windlestone Parish Council host its Annual General Meeting; its first Meeting of the new term of Office since...

Windlestone Parish Council would like to say a big thank you to local residents, for carrying out litter picks in the Parish, helping to...

Please see the Official Notice of Election for the Election of Parish Councillors for Windlestone

It's not too late to get involved with Durham County Council's Big Spring Clean. Why not contact litterfreedurham@durham.gov.uk to get...

Are you Interested in how the Chilton Neighbourhood Plan could benefit you, then why not come along and have your say! A Public Meeting...