The Courts, Shildon

We are working hard alongside you and our construction partner Mears to give you the homes you love in a place you want to live.

Meet the team

You will have a dedicated team on hand to answer any questions you might have about the project at the Courts.

Rent enquiries

If you are interested in renting a home at the Courts, you will need to register for Durham Key Options in order to apply.

We have started letting homes as they become available with large numbers of bids per home, so please remember you need to be on DKO to be considered.

What is going on in each of the Courts

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Frequently asked questions
Who is Mears?

Mears PLC are the chosen contractors to carry out the regeneration programme for the Courts. They operate across the country and are responsible for the upkeep of 750,000 Social Housing Homes.

How long will it take?

We intend to complete the works in December 2024.

How can we find out what is going to happen next on the estate?

Mears have a dedicated Customer Liaison Officer, Sarah Barron who will keep all residents up to date before works commence. There is also our Courts Facebook page which you can use to stay up to date. Ourselves and Mears will be producing a regular newsletter.

How do I find out more about the re-cycling scheme?

Contact Sarah Barron, our Customer Liaison officer or use our Facebook page which will keep you up to date with what’s going on at The Courts.