Composition And Function Of The Parish Council
Brandon and Byshottles Parish Council consists of 21 members. Each of the six wards of the Parish elects its own members.
- Brandon
- Meadowfield & Browney
- Langley Moor
- New Brancepeth
- Ushaw Moor & Broompark
- Esh Winning & Waterhouses
4 Members
3 Members
3 Members
3 Members
4 Members
4 Members
Electorate at December 2007
- Brandon
- Langley Moor
- Meadowfield & Browney
- Ushaw Moor & Broompark
- New Brancepeth
- Esh Winning & Waterhouses
- Total electorate
4,426
989
1,561
3,054
822
2,719
13,571
Functions Of The Parish Council
Allotments
The provision and maintenance of 15 allotment sites comprising a total of 300 plots including 7 grazing land sites.
Village Greens
Maintenance of village greens at Brandon Village, Browney Lane and Ushaw Moor.
Grass Cutting
- Village greens
- Brandon Carrside Youth Club
- Waterhouses Play Area
- Land at Sawmills Lane, Brandon
- New Brancepeth Village Hall
- Brandon Community Hall
- St.Andrew's Church, Brandon
- Rear Coronation Homes, Esh Winning
Partnerships
Partnerships with Durham County Council and Durham City Council.
- Community Highways Worker
- Traffic calming schemes
- Street lighting
- Footpaths
- Village nameplates
Roadside Seating
The provision of selected seats and benches throughout the Parish.
Floral Containers
The provision and maintenance of floral decorations and containers throughout the Parish.
War Memorials
The parish council is responsible for the maintenace of war memorials in Brandon Village, New Brancepeth and Ushaw Moor.
Planning Applications
The parish council is consulted on planning applications for development throughout the Parish area.
Annual Painting Competition
The parish council organises the annual painting competition for primary schools in the area.
Community Body Support
The parish council financially supports local schools and community organisations.
