Controversial Council meetings, consultations to contribute to, PCVC drop-ins, and a police clampdown on mobile phones. As always, further details and links online at: bit.ly/CNB231

COUNCIL ITEMS

• DCC Cabinet meeting, Wednesday 17 January (Aykley Heads proposals).

• DCC Environment Scrutiny Meeting, Tuesday 23 January (Highways and Performance Management).

• Please comment on the DCC Consultation on the proposed Durham History Centre.

• GATC Environment & Recreation Committee meetings, Wednesday 17 January.

• Our MP’s Ten Minute Rule motion on the registration of private landlords.

• Latest local roadworks information for the Newton Aycliffe area.

COMMUNITY NEWS

• Ron Hogg PCVC is holding drop-in sessions across the county (Newton Aycliffe/GAMP on 30 January).

• Ron Hogg is also asking people to complete the ‘Safe Places’ scheme survey.

• Meeting to discuss the future of PACT meetings, Ash Room, Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre, 6pm, Thursday 1 February; public welcome.

• Police have launched a clampdown on using a mobile phone while driving.

• HealthWatch County Durham want you to comment on the proposed new guidelines on supporting people with dementia and their carers.

• HealthWatch County Durham want women to complete a survey on cervical screening.

THINGS TO DO

• Great Aycliffe & Middridge Partnership AAP Board Meeting, Oakleaf Sports Complex, 6pm Tuesday 30 January; public welcome.

• ROF59 Quiz Night, 7:30pm, Friday 2 February.

• Wildlife Watch (5-11s), Low Barns Nature Reserve, 10am, Saturday 3 February, £3.

• Shipwreck Archaeology (5-11s), Durham Oriental Museum, drop-in 1-3pm, Saturday 3 February.

• Monstersaurus (age 3+), Gala Theatre, Sunday 4 February. Tickets £12, Family £40.