Issue No 977 At the heart of our wonderful community Friday 31st July 2020

INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS COMPLETE

MULTIMILLION-POUND INFRASTRUCTURE works at a site, which is primed for a key role in County Durham’s economic recovery from the coro- navirus pandemic, are now complete. The improvements, at junction 61 of the A1(M), at Bowburn, will significantly improve access to the Integra 61 development, which is set to become a premier industrial and logistics location, as well as addressing longstand- ing congestion and safety issues. The 205-acre site, The Ferryhill Remembers Group with their fantastic poppy net, which marks the 75th Anniversary of VJ Day. owned and being devel- oped by Citrus Group, will provide three million sq ft of high quality indus- POPPIES MARK VICTORY OVER JAPAN trial and logistics space THE FERRYHILL One of the fantastic Anniversary of VJ Day. ladies said: “The team as well as 270 residential Remembers group is projects they have com- Falling on 15th August, have done and continue properties, a hotel, nurs- an organisation of vol- pleted is poppy net, VJ Day stands for Vic- to do amazing work in ery and roadside retail unteers who have knit- which Ferryhill Town tory over Japan; the day remembrance of those units. ted and crocheted over Council staff have kindly Japan surrendered to who paid the ultimate The £5.5 million junction 10,000 beautiful poppies agreed to hang on behalf the Allies in 1945, after sacrifice, those that improvement scheme for projects around Fer- of the group in com- almost six years of war. served and those that has been carried out by ryhill. memoration of the 75th A spokesperson for the continue to serve.” Durham County Council and jointly funded by the authority, the North East Local Enterprise Partner- DELIVERERS NEEDED FERRYHILL’S FRIDAY ship (LEP) and Highways England. IN ALL AREAS MARKET The investment has THE CHAPTER is currently delivering the Chapter, FERRYHILL TOWN Council and more. New traders are already helped attract seeking deliverers to add which is a fantastic way currently holds a weekly always welcome to attend online retailer Amazon, to our reserve list in all of getting in some extra market each Friday in the the weekly Friday Market. which earlier this month areas of Ferryhill and Chil- exercise while also earning town centre. The local mar- If you are interested in a announced plans to open ton. The minimum age money, contact Jeff Ridley ket consists of some great plot call 01740 652157 or requirement is 14. by calling 07909 992731 or stalls including, plants, email enquiries@ferryhill. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 Anyone interested in email [email protected]. sweets, clothing, pet food gov.uk.

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Cllr Simon Henig and Dave Wafer, Durham County Council’s head of transport and contract services at the completed site. INTEGRA WILL BE INTEGRAL TO ECONOMIC RECOVERY

FROM PAGE 1 create thousands of more and better jobs in County its second north east ful- Durham. filment centre at the site, “The site can accommo- bringing more than one date buildings up to circa thousand permanent new one million square feet, People have until 2nd August to provide feedback on selective licensing in County Durham. jobs to the area. helping to attract major Cllr Simon Henig, employers to the north STILL TIME TO HAVE YOUR Leader of Durham County east. One of the world’s Council, said: “Integra biggest companies, Ama- 61 is one of a number of zon, has already signalled SAY ON PRIVATE RENTS key employment sites its commitment to Integra THE DEADLINE for ten- scheme, which would We have extended the around County Durham 61 and we expect more ants and landlords to cover up to 65 per cent consultation period and which have the potential interest to follow now share their views on plans of the county’s pri- added virtual meetings to attract international the initial infrastructure to improve the standard vate rented sector and and telephone call-backs investors and bring more works have been com- of privately rented prop- approximately 51,000 to allow as many mem- and better jobs to the pleted. erties in County Durham properties, is expected bers of the community north east. “Major projects like this has been extended. to improve the living con- as possible to have their “Located next to the will help the north east The proposed scheme ditions of tenants, while say on the proposed A1(M), the site already recover from the corona- would cover up to 65 per benefiting the wider com- changes.” offered excellent con- virus pandemic by attract- cent of the county’s pri- munity. The public consultation nections to the wider ing inward investment vate rented sector The initiative is part of asks residents to com- region and beyond, but and creating jobs for local People now have until work to enhance hous- ment on whether there these improvements were people.” Sunday 2nd August to ing provision and tackle are problems with bad essential in order to make David Cullingford, lead- provide feedback on pro- issues such as depriva- tenants and if targeting the site viable for major ing the project for the posals to introduce selec- tion, empty homes and the bad landlords through investors. Citrus Group, said: “After tive licensing into the anti-social behaviour in penalties and even “Growing the economy seven years plus in the county. the county’s towns and prosecution is the best has always been one of making, seeing the devel- The scheme would villages. approach to tackle issues the council’s key priorities opment now coming to require landlords within Stuart Timmiss, head with poor rental proper- but, as we work towards fruition is hugely exciting designated areas to apply of development and ties and areas. rebuilding the economy and the fact that Amazon for a five-year licence, housing, said: “Due to Further information following the coronavirus has recognised the attrac- demonstrating that they the disruption caused about the consultation pandemic, it is now more tions of the site underpins have adequate manage- by coronavirus, we have can be found at www.dur- important than ever. Sites our own confidence in the ment arrangements in had to cancel many of ham.gov.uk/consultation such as Integra 61 are location and aspiration place. our planned public con- where people can also essential to the county’s to create the north east’s If it goes ahead, the sultation events for both complete an online sur- economic future.” premier industrial and selective licensing residents and landlords. vey to submit their views. The council has worked logistics hub. closely with Citrus Group, “The support we have FREE Legal Surgery JK’s Plastics & Roofing the North East LEP and had throughout from the Highways England during county council, the North Every Thursday All types of Roofing, Slating, the 14-month highways East LEP, the local com- Tiling, Flat Roofing, 4-6pm munity and other stake- Dry Verge Systems project, which has seen BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Guttering Renewed & the widening of the junc- holders has been fan- (30 minutes free) Replaced, uPVC Fascias, tion from two lanes to five tastic and demonstrates Family and Children - Disputes - Property - Wills Soffits & Cladding and changes to the layout what can be achieved by Powers of Attorney - Commercial - Employment (Wood or Plastic) of the A688. working together in part- Personal Injury - Charities Fibreglass Flat Roofing Helen Golightly, Chief nership.” Executive of the North For more information 1 Parker Terrace, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8JY “We will beat any genuine written quote” East LEP, said: “The about the Integra 61 site, Please contact the office on Contact Kevin: investment from the visit http://www.durham. 01740 657444 01388 600187 Local Growth Fund in Inte- gov.uk/junction61 or [email protected] 07919 178 979 gra 61 paves the way to www.integra61.co.uk.

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THIEF WHO STOLE FROM GRAN FAILED TO CARRY OUT COURT ORDERED WORK A FERRYHILL man who munity order, the 26 year- avoided jail after he old asked for another fraudulently used his chance to complete the grandmother’s credit unpaid work. card has been handed a Mrs Winter said: “Obvi- final warning from mag- ously the original offence istrates after failing to was very serious, a com- carry out unpaid court-or- plete breach of trust, you dered work. stole from your grand- After being sentenced mother. You stole her a year ago, Aaron Luke purse, took her credit card Jones, from Hudson and you used it. Street, appeared before “You came very close to magistrates at Newton serving a custodial sen- Aycliffe once again this tence but the magistrates month after choosing not gave you a chance and to carry out the work. ordered you to carry out He told the court that he unpaid work. felt it was not practical “You chose not to com- to get to Newton Aycliffe plete that work, you chose i Fry in Market Street has taken advantage of the Town Council’s hanging basket offer. from Ferryhill at 8.15am not to make arrange- on a Sunday because of ments to get here. People a lack of public transport. like you would be vulnera- COUNCIL IS BLOOMING SUPPORTIVE Dorothy Winter, chair of ble in prison. EVERY YEAR, during the to offer local businesses Councillor Joe Make- the bench, did not accept “We will give you one summer months, Ferryhill who have ordered baskets peace, Town Mayor, said this excuse, however, tell- final chance, but if you Town Council make every over the years one free ‘Ferryhill Town Council ing him he should have do not comply you will be effort to ensure Ferryhill hanging basket. take a great deal of pride walked. back in court.” is a sea of colour by hang- Many businesses took in providing hanging bas- After pleading guilty to Jones was ordered, ing floral displays around advantage of this offer kets and floral displays failing to comply with the once again, to complete the town. and also ordered more in the town centre and on requirements of a com- the 49 hours unpaid work. Local shops and busi- baskets for their prem- bus shelters to enhance nesses help play a part ises, helping to make Fer- our town. J. DUNN in making Ferryhill look ryhill look blooming lovely “Businesses that took JOHN’S DECORATING more attractive during during this difficult time. part last year have been HEATING & PLUMBING (Time Served) this time by purchasing A council spokesperson offered a free hanging PAINTING ANYTHING! BOILER hanging baskets from the said: “Ferryhill has always basket and its great to THEN GIVE ME A RING! INSTALLATIONS, For all your painting and Town Council to decorate had an excellent display see so many purchasing SERVICE & REPAIR decorating needs. their premises. of flowers with visitors additional baskets to help Gas Safe Registered No job too small Due to the current situa- to the town often compli- brighten up the town. Special rates for O.A.P’s All plumbing & gas tion with Covid 19, and as menting the council. This “I would also like to For a free estimate work carried out a thank you for supporting has been recognised over thank our outside team for phone John on Ferryhill Ferryhill in Bloom over the the years at the North- producing such wonderful Tel: 07826 527952 (01740) 657191 01388 720009 or 0775 983 8076 years, members of Ferry- umbria in Bloom Compe- displays which make such hill Town Council thought tition, with Ferryhill win- a huge for local it would be a nice gesture ning many awards.” people and visitors.” THE LICENSING ACT 2003 Notice is hereby given that I, Mr Diako Varan, have applied to the Durham County Council in respect of the premises known as La Mensa 12-13 Main Street Ferryhill DL17 8LA for a New Premises Licence to permit the following proposed licensable activities: Live Music Saturday 18:00 – 22:00 New Years Eve 18:00 – 00:00 Indoors and Outdoors, Recorded Music Monday to Sunday 12:00 – 22:00, New Years Eve 12:00 – 01:00 Indoors and Outdoors, Sale of Alcohol Monday to Saturday 12:00 – 23:00 and Sunday 12:00 – 22:00 New Years Eve 12:00 – 01:00 on sales only Due to the current circumstances surrounding COVID-19 if you wish to view the full application please email the Licens- ing Authority at [email protected] A Responsible Authority or Other Party under the Licensing Act 2003 can make representations/objections to these appli- cations. Representations must be made via email to licensing@ durham.gov.uk and received by 21 August 2020 It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with this application, the maximum fine on summary conviction is unlimited. Catertech, also in Market Street, as brightened up its store front with the lovely floral displays.

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TOWN COUNCIL SUPPORTS #DONTTHROWITALLAWAY CAMPAIGN nership with the police and our wonderful com- and the Chair of the PACT, munity. Unfortunately, and their visit from Dur- this year’s Mother’s Day ham’s Chief Constable, Afternoon Tea had to be Jo Farrell even made it cancelled, but we will be onto BBC Look North. back,” said Glenys. There was an inspir- “Every pupil from all the ing visit to the BBC Look primary schools deco- North studios and the rated their Olive Tree with Ambassadors got the their wishes for peace opportunity to visit Dur- and these were sent off to ham University Debating the John Lennon Imagine Society where they had Peace Tower in Iceland. the opportunity to see “And the 75th VE Day and take part in a real Commemoration Book debate. was opened for people They met with their new to record their family MP for Sedgefield, Paul details.” Howell and amazingly The Science Ambassa- got a mention from him in dors got off to a flying his maiden speech in the start to their work with House of Commons. Durham University Sci- Even after lockdown, ence Outreach, meeeting the Ambassadors for Dr Lorraine Coghill, of Community Change The Ogden Trust, Dr (Re) stepped up their anti-lit- Search, Dr Pete Edwards ter campaign #dont- and Business Durham. throwitallaway to try and “Again we had to cancel keep their community some exciting planned safe and clean. community events, “We managed to get but tomorrow will be one community event brighter,” said Glenys. in before the world went “Also a big thank you to crazy,” said Glenys Sc.out.ed who with the Newby of Approach Too, support of the @4Togeth- Ferryhill Town Mayor, Cllr Joe Makepeace, lends his support to the Ambassordors for who help organise and erPartnership have con- Community Change and their #dontthrowitallaway campaign. promote the Ambassa- tinued to deliver their dors. amazing Bush Craft Skills EVEN WITH a four month It started by getting ing provider, Livin. “The Festival of Christ- Holiday Clubs throughout lockdown, the Ambas- dog poo bag dispensers The Ambassadors also mas Trees was again an these difficult times. sadors for Community placed outside all he pri- began to organise Junior amazing success thanks “The kids love them, so Change have already had mary schools, thanks to PACT meetings in all the to everyone at Ferryhill thank you. a busy year. support from local hous- schools, working in part- Village Methodist Chapel “So, it’s time to recu- perate and plan for our adventures next year. “Thank you also goes LIVE HEALTHY WITH SOCIALLY to all the schools in Fer- ryhill, Chilton and West Cornforth for their con- DISTANCED WALKING GROUP tinuing support and to everyone in the commu- nity who always encour- age the children with their kind words. “We’re also delighted that Ferryhill Town Coun- cil supports the Ambas- sadors #DontThrowItAll- Away campaign. “Please help to keep our streets clean by putting your litter in a bin or tak- ing it home.” GUTTER CLEANING Gutters & Downpipes Cleaned No Ladders Used Soffits, fascias & Walkers enjoying the beautiful scenery together whilst keeping a safe distance apart. conservatories cleaned FREE HEALTH walks are The 90 minute walks walking together whilst Live Healthy’ page on Gutters repaired and/or renewed talking place from The take place on Mondays safely socially distancing. Facebook and send a 07519 376870 Ladder Centre in Ferryhill between 10am and 11am, If you want to go along, private message to the (local) every week. and involve small groups join the ‘Learn Healthy organisers.

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STILL TIME TO NOMINATE FERRYHILL IN BLOOM FOR FERRYHILL IN BLOOM FERRYHILL TOWN Coun- Front Garden, Back Gar- (a) Complete the Entry 2020 cil would like to invite den, Back Yard and Com- Form provided and post SPONSORED BY THINFORD NURSERIES green fingered residents mercial Properties. to Karen Younghusband of Ferryhill to enter this Residents are permitted at Ferryhill Town Coun- year’s Annual Ferryhill in to enter more than one cil, Town Hall, Ferryhill, YOUR NAME...... Bloom Competition. category if appropriate. County Durham, DL17 A spokesperson for the Judging is scheduled to 8JL; ADDRESS...... council said: “Despite the take place the week com- (b) Complete the Entry current situation regard- mencing 17th August. Form and take a pho- ...... ing Covid-19 it has been All residents will be noti- tograph or scan it and ...... decided that the Compe- fied of their allotted date email to: kyounghusband tition can proceed safely. and time in due course so @ferryhill.gov.uk; ...... “It would be a shame that safe arrangements (c) Entries will also be not to recognise the enor- can be made for judging. accepted via email with- POST CODE...... mous dedication that Winners are usually out an application form many of our residents announced at a presenta- this year. have made in ensuring tion evening, however Applicants can email that their outside spaces due to Covid-19 restric- their entry to Karen, as Please Tick the category you are entering are aesthetically pleas- tions, this may not be above, providing their ing. possible this year. name and address, a Front Garden “Ferryhill Town Coun- Ferryhill Town Coun- telephone contact and cil would like to take the cil will continue to fol- details of which cate- Back Garden opportunity to say a huge low Government advice gory (or categories) are thank you to Thinford and update entrants of being entered i.e. Front Nurseries for continuing arrangements at a later Garden, Back Garden, Back Yard to sponsor the event this date. Back Yard or Commer- year. Their contribution is Anyone wanting to take cial Premises. Commercial Premises very much appreciated.” part in the competition All entries must be The categories for this can do so in the following received by no later than Judging will take place during week years Competition are: ways: 3rd August 2020. commencing 17th August 2020

COUNTY WELCOMES INVESTMENT ENTRY TO FERRYHILL IN BLOOM IS FREE FOR NORTHERN RAIL UPGRADES Please return this form to: DURHAM COUNTY Coun- added that more invest- “However, the announce- cillor Carl Marshall has ment is still needed for ment is primarily focused Karen Younghusband welcomed an announce- North East rail services to on upgrades to North West Ferryhill Town Council ment from government stop the region from fall- rail services. While this By no later than to invest in upgrading rail ing behind other areas in is beneficial to the whole services in the North. the North. of the North’s rail infra- 3rd August 2020 Transport Secre- He said: “This announce- structure, this needs to or email [email protected] tary Grant Shapps has ment is a good start be followed up by further announced £600 million towards investment in investment in the North worth of investment in rail infrastructure in the East and the East Coast northern rail networks, North. This upgrade will Main Line. I am urging the with £589 million allocated hopefully lead towards a government to make an Do you to upgrading and electrify- more reliable train service announcement in Autumn ing the Transpennine main and an establishment of regarding improvements have line between Leeds, Hud- better timetables. I look to the East Coast Main dersfield and Manchester. forward to the opportunity Line, which the North East leaflets The investment will also to work closely with minis- so desperately needs to see the creation of a new ters in the creation of the avoid slipping further for your Northern Transport Accel- new transport council. behind the North West.” eration Council which will business? give northern leaders a ‘direct line’ to ministers in The Chapter is accelerating transport pro- jects and connecting the delivered to North’s towns and cities. Gordon Fletcher & Sons Cllr Carl Marshall, Dur- Independent Family Funeral Directors around ham County Council’s Cab- inet member for economic A caring personal service, from a local family business, 8,000 regeneration and board Here to help you though those difficult times. homes member for Transport You know when you need us, we’ll be there, day or night. for the North, welcomed OFFICE & PRIVATE CHAPELS OF REST Leaflets distributed today’s announcement Personalised Pre Payment Funeral Plans Available as an opportunity to work from just 3p each. closer with ministers to St. Martha & St. Mary’s Call highlight where rail improve- Lazarus House, LInden Road, Ferryhill ments are most needed. (01388) 775 896 However, Cllr Marshall Tel: (01740) 650558 to arrange distribution

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BOOK FESTIVAL TO TAKE PLACE ONLINE Letters to the Editor... ONE OF the UK’s oldest ary event. The 2020 fes- exciting programme of Email: [email protected] stating ‘Letter’ in the subject line. literary festivals, which tival will take this oppor- virtual activities and we Write to: Letters, Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter, 3-4 First Floor attracts thousands of tunity to shine a are looking forward to Offices, Shildon Town Council, Shildon DL4 1AH. All letters (including emails) must include the writer’s name, people to County Durham on Durham, showcasing sharing more details with address, postal code and contact number and may be edited. each year, will take place the stories of the North you soon.” The maximum length for letters is 200 words. online this autumn. East, including at least Claire Malcolm, chief Founded in 1990, Dur- 20 newly commissioned executive of New Writing Kind deliveries made lockdown easier for local ham Book Festival tradi- works. North said: “We believe cancer warrior tionally takes place every The festival producers that now, more than ever, October in some of Dur- will also distribute 4,000 books can play an impor- First I would like to say how happy I was to see the ham’s most impressive free copies of its Big Read tant role in providing sol- Chapter back through my letterbox. historic venues. and 1,500 copies of its ace and a sense of con- I have stage 4 prostate cancer, and because of this In light of the coronavi- Little Read titles to Dur- nection and in helping us rus pandemic, the 2020 ham residents, focussing make sense of the world. I had to self isolate. festival will still go ahead particularly on groups Although we very much At the end of the first week I was so surprised - but this year the entire in the county who have wish we could be with to have a knock at the door and within social festival will take place been hardest hit by the our regular audiences in distancing see Mark Solan of Solan Connor online, with more than 50 pandemic. person this October, we events presented for free Further updates about hope that together we Fawcett Family Cancer Trust with a delivery of between 9-18 October. the free programme will will be able to recreate fresh food. Durham Book Festival is be available from Sep- the wonderful festival I hadn’t requested this, yet this amazing man, his our event and is produced tember 2020 on the Dur- atmosphere online. This by New Writing North with ham Book Festival web- is also an opportunity wife Rachel or one of his team have personally support from Durham Uni- site. for those who have not delivered a parcel of food. He also twice arranged versity, Arts Council Eng- Cllr Joy Allen, our Cab- attended before to find delivery of a lovely Sunday lunch saving me from land and BBC Newcastle. inet member for trans- out what Durham Book cooking. Diverse programme formation, culture and Festival is all about and As always, the producers tourism, said: “Books can to join in with our packed They not only provided that service, but it also are planning a diverse and provide entertainment, programme.” cheered me up by seeing such happy kind faces wide-ranging programme, are a form of escapism, Professor Stuart Cor- during such a difficult time. with details to be released can lift our spirits and can bridge, vice-chancellor of at the official launch on help us to look at things Durham University, said: He provided this help to so many families in a very 10 September. This year differently. I am sure they “We are very pleased that wide area and deserves a medal. Without this it will include high-profile have been a source of Durham Book Festival help it would have been so much more difficult and international author great comfort to people will take place online this to self isolate. events, poetry readings, during the coronavirus October and we will once live drawing, writing pandemic. By moving again be giving our enthu- Name and address supplied. workshops, literary quiz- Durham Book Festival siastic support. We hope zes, podcasts and social online, we can continue to that the festival moving media takeovers. spread the joy of reading online will give many The events can be and offer even more lit- more people the opportu- accessed from anywhere erary activities that peo- nity to enjoy it, wherever poetry corner in the world, inviting local ple of all ages can enjoy you are in the world. We people and those from and engage with safely at look forward to unveil- So pleased you’re back further afield to enjoy the home. 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FERRYHILL COUNCIL INVITES RESIDENTS TO NOMINATE UNSUNG HEROES DO YOU know someone to officially recognise the Please note that nomi- who has gone that extra commitment and hard nees must be unpaid for mile to help their commu- work of the town’s most the work that they are nity? If so, then not only deserving residents. being nominated for. do we at the Chapter want Nomination forms are Awards would nor- to hear from you, so does available online on the mally be presented at Ferryhill Town Council! Town Council’s Facebook an Awards Presentation The Council is inviting Page. Evening later in the year, nominations for those All applications must be however it may not be unsung heroes, who con- emailed to kyounghus- possible to host the event tribute so much towards [email protected] by this year due to corona- improving their local no later than Monday, 3rd virus. The Town Council community. August. will continue to follow If you know a resident Anyone unable to down- Government advice on who has performed some load the application form this to keep the commu- act of kindness, or helped should email Karen Youn- nity safe and help restrict in some way to benefit ghusband at the above the spread of the virus. others living in the town, address, with their con- Further details about how or carried out any action tact details, and details of the awards will be pre- The Axe House has had to delay opening due to lockdown. which has achieved suc- their nomination i.e. con- sented will be given in due cess in any field, then why tact details for the person course. NEW VENTURE SAVED not nominate them for a being nominated, with an For more information Civic Award? explanation of why they about the Civic Awards FROM THE AXE The Civic Awards are should receive a Civic email Karen using the AN UNUSUAL new ven- said senior staff member, the perfect opportunity Award. above email address. ture in Spennymoor has Rachael Tingle. been saved from the axe “Having received the by the lifting of lockdown keys just before lockdown, CHECK YOUR VOTER INFORMATION restrictions. there’s light at the end of HOUSEHOLDS IN Ferry- tions in the pack that will send you information The Axe House is an the tunnel at last and we hill and Chilton are being be arriving in the post explaining how to do this axe throwing facility, have now been given the asked to check if the over the next week. in the post.” set to finally open in green light to open. voter information for their David Collingwood, Dur- the town after originally “We would love to see home is correct. ham County Council’s People who have moved receiving its premises lots of new faces over our Elections will be taking electoral services man- recently are particularly keys two days before the opening weekend when place in May next year, ager, said: “It is important encouraged to look out national lockdown was a game of game of axe therefore it is important that residents keep an for the voter registration announced. throwing plus some food that residents make sure eye out for messages so messages and check the The leisure facility has and drink will be £10 per they are able to take part. that we can make sure we details. It’s estimated had to survive without person for an hour and As part of Durham have the right details on that 36 per cent of peo- income for four months half’s entertainment.” County Council’s annual the electoral register for ple who have lived at an but is now planning its The age limit for the unu- canvass, households every address in County address for less than one grand opening on Satur- sual activity is from 10 will soon receive a pack Durham. Elections are year will be registered. day 1st August at Unit 30, years old, although there asking them to check taking place next year and If you have recently Enterprise City. are free games available the information currently for everyone to have their moved or your details are “After a long four for younger children who held on the electoral reg- say, the electoral register not included on the form, months of building and are attending with a pay- ister. must be accurate. you can go online to reg- planning our new lei- ing adult. 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