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Durham County News Autumn 2016 www.durham.gov.uk DURHAM Autumn 2016 County News The magazine for people in County Durham Old traditions spark new beginnings Win £100 of shopping vouchers and dine out in style . Cinema and festival ticket giveaway . Bumper What’s on WELCOME to the autumn edition of This autumn we are again asking local people Durham County News to become involved in our budget proposals. Despite having to save more than £180 million from our budgets over the last five years, we are tasked with making further savings. In 2017 we must find a way to spend Councillor Simon Henig, £29 million less than in 2016, even though Leader of the Council demand for our services continues to rise. 24 Over the last five years we have found a variety of ways to innovate and to provide services more efficiently. But each year it becomes harder to find savings and not affect frontline services. So, this autumn, as we start to think about budgets for 2017, we are coming back to you with a set of new savings proposals and asking for your views. 16 Your feedback will drive our vision for the next three years and guide us as we set our budgets. Find out more about our proposals and 14 different ways to have your say on pages 12 and 13. If you are also looking at ways to make ends meet at home, read our feature on credit unions in County Durham on page 16. And don’t miss our feature on the revival of traditional crafts in the county on pages 6 to 9. Simon Henig 9 9 Contents... Competition entries Page 4-5 Page 16 Competition entries should be received News Deal with debt and get by Monday 26 September 2016 (unless savings savvy the competition states otherwise). Pop your entries in one envelope (don’t Page 6-9 Page 18-19 forget to use a stamp!) and post to New revival of old skills Green living Durham County News, Durham County Council, County Hall, Durham DH1 1RH or drop them in to reception at any of Page 10 Page 20-23 our access points. Literature comes to life Local news pages Durham County News is written and designed by Durham County Council, printed by Acorn Web Offset Ltd and distributed by The National Leaflet Page 11 Page 24-25 Company and Royal Mail. It costs 16p a copy. Fun for the young at Discover our countryside TakeOff walks To contact the editorial team, call 03000 268 059 or email [email protected] Page 12-13 Page 26 Please ask us if you would like this document Help us plan for the future Halloween high jinks summarised in another language or format. Braille Audio Large print Page 14 Page 27 -31 [email protected] Helping businesses grow What’s on 03000 268 059 When you have finished with this magazine, please recycle it. Front cover: Killhope’s Chris Askew forges ahead with his blacksmith workshop. See page 8. A shining example The brilliance and buzz of Lumiere will once again brighten Durham. We’ve asked Artichoke to deliver another spectacular Lumiere in our city in November 2017. “Lumiere was born in Lumiere 2015 saw 200,000 people visit the city over four magical winter Durham and evenings to see 29 awesome artworks, generating £9.6 million for the always feels local economy. like coming Visually stunning artworks, like the whale in the Wear and the history of home.” the universe projected on to the cathedral, ensured Durham kept pole Helen Marriage position as the UK’s largest light festival. Our commissioning fee of £600,000 for the 2017 festival will unlock a further £500,000 pledged by Arts Council England, with Artichoke raising the balance through grants and sponsorship. It’s money well spent considering the economic returns, says our Cabinet member for economic regeneration and culture, Cllr Neil Foster. “It’s vital we embrace opportunities that deliver well demonstrated economic benefits and a lasting legacy. Lumiere has a proven track record for both and our partnership with Artichoke goes from strength to strength.” Helen Marriage, director of Artichoke said: “I’m thrilled Lumiere has been recommissioned by Durham County Council for 2017. Lumiere was born in Durham in 2009 and, although we’ve produced the event in other places, Durham always feels like coming home.” Lumiere 3 Contact us: Inspiring sport You can get lots of information, Have you been inspired by Team GB’s Olympic success in Rio? Durham’s Jessica Eddie brought home a silver and apply online for council as part of the women’s coxed eight rowing team. services via Fellow rower, Chester-le-Street’s Will Fletcher made www.durham.gov.uk his Olympic debut in the men’s lightweight double sculls. South Durham Gymnastic club’s Amy Tinkler Save time shone as the youngest member of our women’s squad do it online with a brilliant bronze for her floor exercise. Durham Report Apply Book Pay Comment Institute of Sport supports the development of the county's talented athletes, like Amy. Find out more at If you need to phone us, call www.durham.gov.uk/dis Customer Services Feeling inspired to be fitter? For ideas, check out 03000 26 0000 www.durham.gov.uk/sport 8.30am-5pm (Monday-Thursday) 8.30am-4.30pm (Friday) Images Spurrier/Intersport Peter @Alan Edwards/British Gymnastics Gymnastics @Alan Edwards/British Out of hours emergency service available. If you have a specific query, use one of our dedicated numbers: Streetscene, Highways and Street Lighting Enquiries 03000 26 1000 Consultation updates Includes rubbish and recycling, street County Durham Plan - Over the summer we’ve been talking to you about the lighting faults, potholes, commercial County Durham Plan. Thank you to everyone who got in touch or came along waste, neighbourhood wardens, stray to a roadshow. We’re busy considering all your comments and will consult dogs, abandoned vehicles, pest control, again at the end of the year on the preferred options draft of the plan. street cleaning, litter and dog fouling, www.durham.gov.uk/cdp graffiti, fly-tipping, fly posting, parks, open spaces and cemeteries maintenance. Gambling Act consultation - We’re reviewing our Statement of Principles and welcome your views. Visit www.durham.gov.uk/consultation before Monday Benefit Enquiries 26 September. 03000 26 2000 Flood consultation - We’re consulting on the proposed Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for Durham. We’d like people, particularly those Council Tax Enquiries who’ve been affected by flooding, to have their say at www.durham.gov.uk/consultation by Monday 3 October 03000 26 4000 or contact 03000 263 679 for paper copies. Social Care Direct/Children’s We’re also consulting you on our budget. See pages 12-13 for details. First Contact service 03000 26 79 79 Do it online Save time Families Information Service More than 100 of our services do it online 03000 26 99 95 are now online - so whether Report Apply Book Pay Comment you want to report it, apply for it, book it, pay for it or comment on it - go to www.durham.gov.uk @DurhamCouncil Whether it’s from the comfort of your own home, on the go on a mobile /durhamcouncil device, or at one of our self-service points in our customer access points or libraries, it’s quick and easy to do it online. linkedin.com/company/ durham-county-council You can now set up a personal account with us. The benefits are: 4 www.youtube.com/user/ You don't have to keep filling in your personal details every time you contact us online. DurhamCouncil 4 You'll be able to check the progress of your request and you'll get instagram.com/durham_ feedback if you've reported any issues. county_council 4 News NEWS Learning is for life Meet our Get your autumn 2016 Adult Learning and Skills chairman Service Learning Guide. Many courses are free and lead to nationally recognised qualifications. Cllr Edward Bell, www.durham.gov.uk/adultlearning who represents the Deneside Ward in East Durham, is a Keep safe on bonfire night former sergeant The safest way to celebrate bonfire night is with Durham by attending an organised display but if you’re Constabulary and England Rugby planning to enjoy it at home, follow these top tips. Union international. This year he will be raising money for two good causes, g Buy fireworks from licensed suppliers and remember sales of Dementia Durham and the North East bangers are now illegal. Disabilities Resource Centre. g Be alert - sparklers are five times hotter than cooking oil! g Bring your bin in - you don’t want it being set on fire. g Keep everyone back - around 1,000 people are injured by fireworks every year, not surprising when a rocket can reach speeds of 150mph. g Always follow the instructions on the pack. Visit www.durham.gov.uk/fireworks to find your nearest display. Report illegal fireworks sales to Trading Standards on 03000 261 016 Electoral register Taste Durham this autumn You should have received a household registration form at your October will see a month-long celebration home so we can check the information held on the electoral register. of the county’s food and drink with offers, Please respond as soon as possible, even if there have been no events and special dishes to get your taste changes. 03000 261 212, [email protected] buds tingling. www.tastedurham.co.uk Win £100 shopping vouchers, a meal for four at MAKE A DATE with one of Dalton Park’s fantastic new restaurants - and four CINEWORLD tickets! DALTON PARK It’s all getting very exciting at Dalton Park! Shop for all your favourite brands at up to 50 per cent off the normal high street prices; then head to one of the fabulous new restaurants that are now open.
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