A business breakthrough, a lively Economy Scrutiny meeting, a consultation to contribute to, and a petition to sign. Plus a reminder to keep your doors locked! As always, further details and links online at: bit.ly/CNB171

COUNCIL ITEMS

• Durham County Council plans to create a world-class business district at Aykley Heads.

• DCC Economy Scrutiny Meeting, Thursday 11 January.

• Last chance to comment on the DCC consultation about pharmaceutical services in County Durham.

• Latest local roadworks information for the Newton Aycliffe area.

COMMUNITY NEWS

• This week, Ron Hogg PCVC launched the new Local Criminal Justice Partnership Plan for 2018-2021.

• Greenfield Arts are inviting applications for their annual Open Art Exhibition, to be held through March and April.

• There is a petition to support the campaign to allow a young Shildon man with a tragic past to stay in the UK.

• Opportunistic crime in Newton Aycliffe – make sure your car, shed and all your doors are locked … or someone will rob you.

THINGS TO DO

• Visit the Holocaust Memorial exhibitions in Durham Cathedral: ‘Porrajmos – through the eyes of the children’ (22-26 January) and the 70273 Exhibition commemorating disabled victims of the Nazi T4 programme (25-29 January).

• Indian classical ‘Marvellous Music’ (5-11s), Durham Oriental Museum, drop-in 1-3pm, Saturday 27 January.