Making a Difference In Your Area

Working with you, alongside planning and housing, neighbourhood wardens, police and community officers, fire and rescue teams we aim to improve the local environment and promote healthier lifestyles.

We will be in your area from:

20th June 2022 until 4th September 2022

Whilst we are in your area we will be dealing with a range of issues including:

• Improving housing standards and management of privately rented property
• Dealing with empty properties
• Making sure rubbish dumped in gardens, streets and on waste ground is removed
• Seeking improvements to derelict buildings and abandoned land
• Antisocial behaviour
• Investigating noise issues
• Challenging under-age sales of alcohol/cigarettes
• Implementing energy efficiency projects
• Advising on your consumer rights and dealing with cold callers
• Supporting local businesses through the Better Business for All scheme

If you would like to get involved or express your views on our plans to improve your area please come along to the residents events at: St Pauls Centre, St Pauls Gardens, Spennymoor, DL16 7LR

Residents Engagement:

• Tuesday 21st June 2022 — 4pm — 6pm
• Monday 27th June 2022 — 9.30am — 11.30am

Mid Action Drop In:

• Tuesday 19th July 2022 — 1pm — 3pm
• Wednesday 27th July 2022 — 9.30am — 11am

For more information on the work of Durham County Council’s Community Action Team visit www.durham.gov.uk/CAT email communityactionteam@durham.gov.uk or call 03000 261 016