County Newsbits Compiled by County Councillor John Clare

This ‘County Newsbits’ list is very short after a quiet week! However, it includes last Wednesday’s budget-setting DCC Council meeting, and the latest newsletter from our MP. All the stories are from the internet and should you wish to find out more I have posted links to all this week’s items here: bit.ly/CNB212

COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY

• DCC Council meeting, Wednesday 21 February.

• My answers to some common questions about Council Tax.

• A round-up of Council newsbits from across the country.

• Phil Wilson MP’s Winter Newsletter.

• New DWP Universal Credit information website – use with caution.

• Latest roadworks information.

THINGS TO DO

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

• Holi Festival, Durham Oriental Museum, Saturday 3 March, £4.

• Dante Exhibition (5-11s), Palace Green Library, 1-3pm, 3-4 March.

• DCC Archaeology Day, Saturday 10 March, £16.

• Three-part Channel 5 documentary series on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway begins 8pm Friday, 2 March.