We will be hosting our annual Christmas Fayre on Friday 27th November, from 4pm to 7pm at The Hetton Centre. There will be plenty to enjoy throughout the evening, including a visit from Santa, performances from local school choirs, dance and gymnastics groups, free face painting and a children’s treasure hunt. A fantastic selection of…
Hetton Town Council is delighted to invite residents, local businesses and supporters to the Town Mayor’s Charity Race Night on Friday 20 November 2026 at The Hetton Centre. Doors will open at 7.00pm for what promises to be a fantastic evening of fun and fundraising in support of the Town Mayor’s chosen charities for 2026/27:…
Hetton Town Council is delighted to launch this year’s Garden & Yard Competition, celebrating the fantastic gardens and outdoor spaces across our communities. Do you have a garden bursting with colour, or a yard you’ve worked hard to transform? We want to see it! The winners in each category will receive a £100 Garden Centre…
An election has been called for a Town Councillor to the Hetton-le-Hole Ward of Hetton Town Council. Important Dates: Nomination papers deadline – Thursday 14 May 2026 – 4pm Polling Day (if contested) – Thursday 11 June 2026 Register to vote by – Tuesday 26 May 2026 – 11:59pm Apply online: gov.uk/register-to-vote Postal vote applications deadline – Wednesday 27…
The Annual Meeting of Electors will be held on Thursday 14th May 6.45pm at the Hetton Centre, DH5 9NE. The Annual Meeting of Electors is not a Town Council Meeting. This Annual Meeting of Electors provides an opportunity to receive reports on parish matters, raise questions and discuss issues affecting the local community. The meeting…
The Town Council are delighted to invite residents to our annual Easter Fun Day. Saturday 28th March 202610:30am – 1:00pmHetton Park (next to the Hetton Centre, DH5 9NE) Join us for a free family event packed with Easter fun, including: 🎨 Face painting🥚 Easter trail🐰 Character appearances🍬 Sweet treats Bring the family along and enjoy…
Due to unprecedented demand, this event is now fully booked. Please check your emails for confirmation of your booking. We do have a reserve list, so if you have secured a place but are no longer able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to someone…
With elections scheduled in May 2026 in our area, now is a good time to make sure you’re registered to vote. For more information and to register, visit: Register to vote – GOV.UK You will need your National Insurance number to complete the process. More information on elections in our area can be found here:…
Garden and Yard Competition 2025 We are delighted to announce the winners of our Garden and Yard Competition 2025. This year’s event saw some truly outstanding entries, with residents showcasing their creativity, dedication, and green-fingered talent. The standard was incredibly high, and our judges had a very tough job selecting the winners. Best Garden AwardCongratulations…
On Sunday 6th July, members of Hetton Town Council attended the Miners’ Service at Hetton Methodist Church to honour and remember the nine men who tragically lost their lives in the Eppleton Colliery Disaster of 1951. Following the service, a wreath of remembrance was laid at the mining memorial in Hetton Lyons Country Park. At…