Residents, local businesses and community groups are being encouraged to take part in a community conversation about estate regeneration in the Western Area of Newton Acyliffe, (Silverdale, Langdale, Eskdale, Kirkstone, Whinlatter and Honister Place).

Livin have secured a Regeneration Fund grant of £284,394 from the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) to look at ways to make it a great place in County Durham to live and work.

The Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP), are leading on the Community Engagement element of this project. They have enlisted a team of volunteers (Regeneration Champions) from the Western Area to gather thoughts and ideas from the local residents.

If you have a vested interest in the area, i.e. you work, live or volunteer there, and would like to have your say, there are numerous ways you can engage with the Western Area Team:

• Talk to your Regeneration Champions directly

• Follow the Facebook page and join the group: @WestWardCommunity

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• Tweet @WestWardConvo

• Email or phone Karen Grundy or Emily Hunter at the PCP

•Attend one of the upcoming consultation events (details will be posted on social media and around the estate)

This is your opportunity to imagine and influence the future of your local community. The information gathered will be used to shape a vision for the estate, and will be the start of a very exciting project for the whole town and beyond.

For further information contact Karen Grundy or Emily Hunter, Pioneering Care Centre, Carer’s Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4SF.

Tel: 01325 321234

Email: conversation@pcp.uk.net Web: www.pcp.uk.net

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