If you want to know more about any of the headlines below, internet links to ALL the full articles can be found at: bit.ly/CNB15217 This week’s list includes important reports about the Cabinet meeting and the NHS Better Health event, along with lots of things to do at half-term.

COUNCIL

• DCC (budget-setting) Cabinet meeting, 8 February

• Vlog: DCC, its budget, Surrey County Council – and a government which lacks moral compass

• Vlog: Government cuts and the DCC Budget – a lesson in LEGO

• A Council that is fantastic and fun!

• DCC got there too!

• Beautiful Aycliffe North Challenge

• Our MP Phil Wilson calls for tariff-free, impediment-free trade agreement with the EU

•Latest Roadworks information

COMMUNITY

• Ron Hogg PCVC’s Road Safety Awareness Month sees 133 drivers apprehended for using their mobile phone whilst driving

• Our PCVC goes to London seeking to safeguard police funding

• Last week was HeartUnions Week

• My report on the NHS Better Health Programme event in Darlington, Wed. 8 February

• Save the Savings Campaign

• Northern Powergrid February newsletter

• What’s on at NAYCC – useful calendar

• Learning courses at the PCP

• Colour your Life FREE Family Fun session, 1-2:30pm, Wednesday 22 Feb at the PCP: phone 01325 321234 to book.

• February School Holiday partners activity list for children, young people and families

• Greenfield Arts half-term activities

• Upcoming family activities at the Durham Oriental Museum

• Animal encounters at the Locomotion Museum, Shildon, 10am-4pm, 25-26 February