When I was in Durham City a few months ago discussing the weirs, which are hopefully being cleared soon, I mentioned the railings from the Radisson Hotel along and under the bridge looked dreadful. Turns out they hadn’t been painted by the previous administration in over 10 years!

Great news though, as today we started the job with the help of volunteers including the manager of the Radisson and his staff, Balfour Beatty employees, our clean and green team as well as my colleague from Neville’s Cross, City of Durham Parish Councillor and County Councillor Liz Brown.

It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience and the railings we’ve done so far already look much better!

The ducks and geese seemed to enjoy the company as did a lone kingfisher and a few jumping salmon.