Supporting Communities

Richard Holden in North West Durham

I help to keep our country safe, protect our values and preserve our way of life. Since becoming an MP, I’ve worked with various local groups across North West Durham to tackle crime, littering  and speeding.

42 New Police Officers

I back our police and helped get 42 new additional officers in 2020 across County Durham. The police have assisted me on numerous occasions issues, including when we have had constituents at serious risk of harm, cases of anti-social behaviour, agricultural vehicle theft, sheep worrying, and fly-tipping.

Tackling Speeding

A particular issue of local concern is dangerous driving and high speeds on our roads. Since being elected, I have visited more than a dozen traffic hotspots in places including Consett, Crook, Castleside, Burnhope, Dipton, Cornsay Colliery, Fir Tree and elsewhere.  I am concerned that the Council are not taking this issue seriously enough, and I will continue to push them to take more action on this.

News

County Durham makes Culture Long-list

County Durham has been selected as one of eight on the long-list for City of Culture 2025.

Following Coventry's success, over the summer, Richard Holden had up with the idea of bidding for the City of Culture as a county.

Another Step to Re-open the DLI Museum

Under the new Joint Administration, Durham County Council today approved further development work to be carried out into proposals to bring the former Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Museum back into use as a gallery and exhibition space with a café.

Weardale Railway Bid Gets Further Ministerial Support

On Friday Richard Holden, Member of Parliament for North West Durham, brought the Science and Innovation Minister, George Freeman MP, to Weardale to further press his bid to have the Weardale line re-opened.