County Newsbits Compiled by County Councillor John Clare

Some important Council meetings this week, and a government consultation on organ donation. Please also remember your local foodbank. This will be my last County Newsbits until January, so Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! As always, further details and links online at: bit.ly/CNB1312

COUNCIL

• DCC Full Council meeting, Wednesday 6th December (Business Durham Award, a ‘paper-light’ Council, electoral boundaries, NJC pay rise).

• DCC Environment Scrutiny meeting, Monday 11 December (fuel poverty, promoting energy efficiency in SMEs, and in schools).

• DCC Cabinet meeting, Wednesday 13th December (school funding, Business Rate pooling, oral health).

• Great Aycliffe Town Council Environment, Recreation, Policy & Resources, and Full Council meetings.

• Latest Local Roadworks Information.

COMMUNITY

• Durham Constabulary Neighbourhood Cohesion December Newsletter.

• Friends of the S&DR meeting, Thursday 7th December.

• Newton Aycliffe Anti-Social Behaviour Group.

• Horndale Residents Association AGM.

• ‘Opt in’ or ‘opt out’ government consultation on organ donation.

• ‘Hoggwatch’ PCVC Winter 2017 newsletter.

• Keep your doors locked.

• John Moore, Swimming Coach, Local Hero.

• Help our local foodbank by giving Christmas items.