With the fog and rain becoming regular features of our daily lives now in North West Durham, even things like broken footpaths covered with leaves could be very problematic for the elderly and those with mobility issues.
With hundreds of fantastic entries sent through to my constituency office in #consett, it has been a tough challenge to pick a winner. This is my third annual Christmas card competition, and every year I am blown away by how many young creatives there are right across North West Durham!
There are a host of valid reasons why Council Tax may be reduced or cut altogether. It is an important way to support people who would otherwise be struggling. This year, Ms P of Wolsingham has had to take a lot of time off work due to a complex illness and recently got in touch about this.
I’m very glad that this dispute is now over. It’s clearly taken too long to resolve and I spoke to drivers and the company during the dispute. I hope that this can mark a turning point for relations between the company and drivers so we can avoid such acrimony in the future.
Great to pop by Parkside Academy to meet the children who took part in the Duke of Edinburgh scheme, thanks to headteacher Ms Kelly Armstrong for inviting me.
With the chilly nights coming thick and fast now, the Winter Fuel Payment is a lifeline for many pensioners. Ms S of Frosterley is no different. While she was eligible for winter fuel payments, it was not discounted from his energy bill by his energy supplier.
Massive vote of confidence in the North East by Nissan today, investing £2 billion in the Sunderland plant. This will secure over 6,000 jobs in our area and tens of thousands more across the UK. Nissan is one of of the largest employers of my North West Durham constituents.
Truly brilliant to go to Stacey’s Barbers in Consett to see Stacey at work. She offers a unique service to children with learning difficulties who have a tough time at a regular barbers. I had no idea this was an issue before I met her and saw her in action.
Great to be out and about in North West Durham over the weekend, supporting the newly re-opened Duke of Wellington. It looks fantastic. Chris, Shane and the team have done a great job.
