Your lib Dem councillors have been helping local groups in Bearpark through the local fund we get to spend in the area. We have also helped groups in Witton Gilbert, Pity Me, Framwellgate Moor and Brasside over the last twelve months.

In Bearpark we have helped so many community groups:

Funding for kits for mixed football teams at Bearpark Primary school.

Money to help Bearpark Working Men’s Club set up and promote competitions and projects in the local community bringing together young people and adults.

Help for Bearpark Shell Group to provide annual Pantomime and trips out for local youngsters.

Assistance for Transition Durham to carry out environment projects.

Help for Bearpark Cricket Club to continue working with local children and adults and to promote sports and recreational facilities.

Contribution to Bearpark and Esh Colliery Band for equipment, helping to preserve our local history.

Improving habitat for wildlife and litter picking around Bearpark through Kings Church.

Help for Bearpark over 60’s Club for outings to provide leisure activities for older residents in Bearpark.

Money for an over 10’s disco and a trip to the seaside for Bearpark youngsters.

Additional funding is also being made available for local young people to get involved in Fishing.