Compiled by County Councillor John Clare

Just two Council meetings, but lots of interesting reading in the latest e-magazines, and your opinions sought by a number of consultations … plus an amazing range of things to do. More info on my blog at: http://bit.ly/CNB51

COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY

• DCC Scrutiny meeting on the Council’s Draft Strategic Cycling and Walking Policy (including good news for Newton Ayclffe), 3 September.

• Middridge Parish Council meeting, 3 September.

• Aycliffe ASB Group meeting, 30 August.

• Durham County News is published.

• HealthWatch County Durham News Update (including consultations on dementia services, transitioning to adult services, rheumatology services and young people’s mental health plan).

• Latest County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust ‘Your Trust’ magazine.

• Your chance to guide GAMP funding.

• The Local Government Association is seeking views for its ‘Green Paper’ on Adult Social Care.

• Applications open for the 2019/20 School Year.

• Do you want to be a Special?

THINGS TO DO

• Are you aware of the huge range of amazing County Durham ‘Heritage Open Days’ offers?

• Beamish Agricultural Show, 10am-5pm, 13-16 September (entrance charge).

• Bat Walk, Low Barns Nature Reserve, 7-9pm, Thursday 13 September, booking essential.

• Crazy Canopic Jars (5-11s), Durham Oriental Museum, 1-3pm, Saturday 15 September.

• S&DR anniversary celebrations, Head of Steam, Darlington, 10am-4pm, Sunday 30 September.