Have you thought about joining the Parish Council?
If you’re passionate about your local community and would like to work with others to make a difference in your village, why not consider becoming a Thornley Parish Councillor?
Thornley Parish Council provides various services in the village, such as Ludworth Road Cemetery, Welfare Park, play areas, a pump track, a number of allotments, grounds maintenance and public spaces, as well as Thornley Village Centre which offers a wide range of events, activities and facilities.
The Council always aims to deliver good value, while ensuring its services are well run and meet the needs of our community. It is a statutory consultee for planning applications (which are decided by Durham County Council).
Councillors meet at least every other month to represent local people. They are here for the community and want to make a difference.
Parish Councils may be different to what you expect – why not get in touch to find out more?
There are currently two vacancies. To express an interest please contact the Parish Clerk, Claire Llewelyn, by Thursday 11 December 2025.
