Residents invited to Local Network drop-ins

Residents invited to Local Network drop-ins

Residents in County Durham can find out more about their Local Network at a series of information events.

Each of Durham County Council’s 12 Local Network’s will be hosting drop-in sessions for residents throughout June.

Residents and partners can meet their Local Network team, find out what areas they cover, and how the networks function.

They can discover how to share their views about, and priorities for, their local area via each network’s Local Network Community Forum and learn more about the council’s consultations platform; Let’s Talk County Durham.

There is also the chance to hear about funding opportunities the Local Networks may have available in the future.

Cllr Dawn Bellingham, Durham County Council’s Cabinet member for communities and civic resilience, said: “Our Local Networks play a key part in enhancing our communities by bringing together residents, councillors, businesses and partner organisations.

“The activities of the networks are guided by the priorities of each local community, so we would encourage residents to get involved and help shape their local area.

“Our drop-in events are an excellent opportunity for communities to find out more about the Local Networks and how they can help address local issues and priorities.”

Drop-in sessions will be taking place on the following dates:

· Crook, Weardale and Willington - Crook Civic Centre, Tuesday 2 June, 9.30am to 2pm and 4pm to 6pm.

· Consett – Consett Library, Tuesday 2 June, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm.

Teesdale area – Barnard Castle Library, Tuesday 2 June, 10am to 2pm and 4pm to 6pm.

· Horden, Peterlee and surrounding areas – Eden Hill People’s Centre, Wednesday 3 June, 10am to 2pm.

· Coxhoe, Ferryhill and Spennymoor areas – Trinity Methodist Church, Thursday 4 June, 2pm to 6pm.

· Chester-le-Street and surrounding areas – Chester-le-Street Library, Thursday 4 June, 11am to 7pm.

· Bishop Auckland and Shildon areas – Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Monday 8 June, 10am to 4pm.

· Stanley and surrounding areas – The Louisa Centre, Wednesday 10 June, 11am to 7pm.

· Mid Durham and surrounding areas – Meadowfield Leisure Centre, Thursday 11 June, 10am to 3pm and 5pm to 7pm.

· Easington, Seaham and surrounding areas – Seaham Library, Thursday 11 June, 10am to 2pm.

· Newton Aycliffe and Sedgefield areas – Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre, Monday 15 June, 9.30am to 4.30pm

· Durham City and surrounding areas – Clayport Library, Thursday 18 June, 11am to 6.30pm.

Anyone interested in finding out more about their Local Network or the drop-in events can e-mail LocalNetworks@durham.gov.uk