Weekly round-up w/b 6th September 2021

This week we was FABULOUS! We…
✅ Attended a demonstration against Consett Incinerator alongside other elected members and local residents
✅ Spoke at the meeting where the planning committee unanimously rejected plans for Consett incinerator – watch the meeting again here and forward to 48 minutes to hear Angela’s speech https://youtu.be/DDhOpwG2COQ
✅ During the speech we asked Project Genesis not to appeal the committee’s decision but unfortunately it looks like they will https://www.delves.info/.../when-will-they-understand...
✅ We were immensely impressed by representations at the meeting by members of the public squarely against the plans. The Consett community is incredible!
✅ Spoke to the press and appeared in the Evening Chronicle https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/.../durham-consett... and Northern Echo https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/.../19565004.../
✅ Were overjoyed to wish Elddis Transport a very happy birthday for their 50th year trading of trading
✅ Attended the Highways Committee Meeting and voted on some important improvements across the county
✅ Were updated with the the Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny committee on the work of Safe Durham Partnership Alcohol and Drugs Harm Reduction Group
✅ Signed up some volunteers to help open up Crookhall Community Centre – register your support at delves.info/crookhall
✅ Promoted the FREE online Fire Safety event
✅ Promoted the FREE jobs fair at Derwentside College on Friday 17th September
✅ ​Helped residents with a huge range of issues and concerns
😁 Oh, did we mention that incinerator plan had been rejected? 😆