Here you will find information relevant to the parish and village of Woodland

Public Consultation to discuss the future of Woodland Cemetery Chapel
31 March 2026

The Parish Council has organised a Public Consultation to discuss the future of Woodland Cemetery Chapel on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 7.30pm at Woodland Village Hall. Please see the attached notice for further information.

Please also refer to the attached file which answers some of the Frequently Asked Questions. 

The cemetery chapel will be open during the following times to give the opportunity for those interested to see the interior of the building.

Saturday 4th April 2026 between 5pm and 6pm

Tuesday 14th April 2026 between 6.30pm and 7.30pm


Accessibility Regulations - AGAR
21 October 2025

We are aware that the Accounts and Audit Regulations requirement for a physical 'wet ink 'signature on the original AGAR, does not allow Parish Council's to fully comply with the Accessibility Regulations. The National Audit Office are aware that the two pieces of legislation are not compatible. We therefore wish to make it clear that the AGAR document on the website is a scan and will not therefore be fully compliant with the Accessibility Regulations.

Notice of Conclusion of the Audit and Annual Return for the Year Ended 31st March 2025
30 September 2025

The audit of Woodland Parish Council accounts for the year ended 31st March 2025 has been concluded.

Under Section 25 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014, the Annual Governance and Accountability Return is available for inspection by any local government elector of the area of the Council on application to the Parish Clerk.

The Annual Governance and Accountability Return can also be viewed on the Finance section of the Council website.

Message from Cllr Andrew Hall, Chair of Woodland Parish Council
23 May 2025
Outcome of complaints made to Durham County Council against Parish Councillors
21 February 2025

Councillors of Woodland Parish Council are committed to a policy of being transparent with residents, and are publishing below the outcomes of complaints made to Durham County Council against them