There is a lot to tell you about after the August break – you will be particularly interested in the good news on the County Durham economy and Durham’s population timebomb. May I recommend my blog to all interested citizens as one way of keeping in touch with what is going on in the Council and community … and also as a place where you can find out in greater detail about the issues below (online at bit.ly/CNB69).
COUNCIL UPDATES
• Good news on the County Durham economy.
• Durham’s population timebomb.
• Durham County News is published.
• Watch out for the letter on rubbish & recycling collection changes.
• Free Advice sessions for Newton Aycliffe residents, at the Youth & Community Centre, 10.30am-3pm, Monday 25 September.
• Free 7-day Leisure Centre pass available until 17 September.
• DCC shortlisted for Law Society ‘Excellence in Technology’ award.
• Diversion to the Great Aycliffe Way by livin at Travellers Green.
• Middridge Parish Council meeting.
• Latest roadworks.
COMMUNITY ISSUES
• Healthwatch County Durham’s September newsletter.
• Friends of the S&DR newsletter.
• DCC Adult Learning Service Guide.
• Help available with energy bills and more.
• Woodham Post-Office moving to Burnhill Way Garage – consultation ends 12 September.
THINGS-TO-DO
• Must-see Art Exhibition at Greenfield Arts.
• Korean Wedding Ducks (5-11s), Durham Oriental Museum, 1-3pm, Saturday 16 September.
• Autumn Steam Gala – with Flying Scotsman – Locomotion Museum Shildon, 10am-5pm, 16-17 September.
• Guided walk (9.5 miles – 5hrs), Durham Woodlands, meet Sunderland Bridge (old bridge), Sunday 17 September 10am.
• ROF59 Music Festival, 1-11pm, Saturday 30 September.
