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Facilities & Recreation Committee – September 8th 2026

Spennymoor Town Council Facilities & Recreation Committee Order of Business - Meeting to be held September 8th 2026

Policy & Resources Committee – September 8th 2026

Spennymoor Town Council Policy & Resources Committee Order of Business - Meeting to be held September 8th 2026

Council Meeting – August 25th 2026

Spennymoor Town Council Annual Meeting Order of Business - Meeting to be held August 25th 2026

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Boasting a mix of retail, parks and leisure facilities, the town offers a warm welcome to all who drop in. Spennymoor is becoming a vibrant, joined-up community, with a shared passion across many communities.

Situated between Durham and Bishop Auckland, Spennymoor has a rich history and visitors can enjoy the celebration of its working-class culture with a visit to the Bob Abley Art Gallery, enjoy its beautiful environment with a stroll through Jubilee Park or even indulge in a shopping spree by taking advantage of the town’s multinational and independent stores.

Recent News

Vacancy – In the Office of Councillor

Spennymoor Town Council Vacancy - Notice is hereby given that a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Town Council

Vacancy – In the Office of Councillor

Spennymoor Town Council Vacancy - Notice is hereby given that a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Town Council

Mayor and Mayoress Join Hilda McCavanagh’s 107th Birthday Celebrations

Spennymoor Mayor Cllr Billy McAloon and his consort, Mayoress Christine McAloon, joined family, friends and well-wishers on Saturday 22nd August to celebrate the remarkable 107th birthday of Spennymoor resident Hilda…

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HeART of Spennymoor

The HeART of Spennymoor brings together the vibrant arts, culture, heritage, and community activities that make Spennymoor Town Hall a unique destination at the centre of town life.

From the inspiring collections and exhibitions of the Bob Abley Art Gallery to the rich local stories preserved in the Mining Museum, the creativity of the Maker Space, the performances and events in the Theatre & Main Hall, and the welcoming atmosphere of the Pit Stop Café & Bar, the HeART of Spennymoor celebrates everything that makes our community special.

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Bob Abley Art Gallery

Mining Museum

Pit Stop: Cafe and Bar

Upcoming Events

Spookymoor

🎃 Welcome to Spookymoor 2026! Spennymoor Town Council and our partners, Bloom N Witches and Durham County Council, invite you to join us for a spooktacular Halloween experience. Wander along…

Halloween – Adults’ Event

Details to be confirmed.

Fireworks

Our annual Firework display will be held on Thursday 5th November at 6pm. Details to be confirmed

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Your Council

Spennymoor Town Council is focused on helping Spennymoor thrive.

Like you, we want people to feel happy, safe, and secure. To raise children and grow old here. To help Spennymoor become a location people choose to work in and want to set up businesses in. Spennymoor Town Council is committed to working collaboratively with residents, businesses, organisations, and a range of other external partners to enable our growing community to be healthy, vibrant, and resilient.

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Spennymoor Town Council - What We Do

Spennymoor Town Council delivers and funds many services, facilities and events for residents of Spennymoor. This video explains what we take care of in the community and wider the council.