Weekly round-up w/b 21st June 2021

This week was especially busy!

✅ Attended the open day at Holding Hope at Delta
✅ Helped cut Isla’s hair with Richard Holden MP for charity - please donate at https://bravetheshave.macmillan.org.uk/.../islarose-emmerson
✅ Attended the full Council meeting at Spennymoor and voted on the motions
✅ Attended AAP training regarding the funding applications
✅ Attended our first physical committee meeting for planning with Mike and Doug - Lanchester, Burnhope & Castleside Councillors It was super interesting!
✅ ​Liaised with Consett Computers Ltd and Rendles Furniture to sign up for DCC small electrical recycling scheme
✅ Following THREE accidents on the main road through Delves this week, one of which tragically resulted in the death of a treasured member of our community, we have contacted Durham County Council to urgently review road safety
✅ Training with members of Network Management team on how to use the updated roadworks notification system
✅ Helped residents with various issues including off road nuisance, anti social behaviour, overgrown trees, blocked drains and grass cutting information
✅ Promoted the Durham Young Leaders Programme in association with County Durham Sport
✅ Were DELIGHTED to hear the news that Rishi Sunak will be visiting Elddis, Compass, Buccaneer & Xplore: Motorhomes & Touring Caravans at Delves Lane! Thanks to Richard Holden MP
✅ Had confirmation that the meeting with Project Genesis Limited regarding the incinerator will take place on Wednesday 30th June at 6.30pm. Submit your question at https://forms.gle/deQ7ea2xVNPxRqez5 and watch live on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/QoBuZe7S_Gc
✅ ​Massive thanks to Consett Police and the wider Durham Constabulary for their fantastic support and assistance in connection with the malicious communication situation earlier in the week