[company_age]136.0[/company_age][employees]10000+ employees[/employees][funding]grant[/funding][description]Durham County Council is a local government authority responsible for providing a wide range of services to residents and businesses in County Durham, England. The council is headquartered in the city of Durham and employs over 7,000 people. It is the largest local authority in the North East of England, serving a population of over 500,000 people. The council is responsible for a wide range of services, including education, social care, waste management, planning, and transportation. It also plays a key role in promoting economic development and tourism in the county. The council is committed to providing high-quality services to its residents and businesses, and it is constantly looking for ways to improve its performance. In recent years, the council has made significant progress in improving its financial position and reducing its reliance on government funding. It has also invested heavily in new technology and infrastructure, and it is now one of the most digitally advanced local authorities in the UK. The council is committed to working in partnership with other organizations to deliver its services, and it has a strong track record of collaboration with the private sector, voluntary sector, and other public sector organizations. The council is also committed to being a responsible employer, and it has been recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion. The council is a key player in the North East of England, and it is committed to making a positive contribution to the region's economy and society.[/description][ps]Education, social care, waste management, planning, transportation, economic development, tourism.[/ps]