This evenings meeting fo Bearpark Parish Council was lengthy (Over 2 hours) and there were discussions about the County proposals in the County Durham Plan, particularly surrounding the effects of the new Western Bypass.

Despite numerous requests, the County Council has refused to hold further consultation events and has failed to put up displays in Bearpark for residents to see. I am now teaming up with the Parish Council and local residents groups to make sure that this happens with or without Council help. It is as if the County Council simply doesn’t want these issues debated.

COMMUNITY BUILDINGS

The Parish Council agreed to provide some funding to the Community Centre as they do each year. I did raise concerns that the review of community Buildings has not yet been completed and we must see the results of the report which is due to come in February. According to the initial report Bearpark Community Centre will not receive funding from the County Council, however I am certain that the residents of Bearpark will do all they can to protect their Community Centre and i will support this where possible.