News
Changes to Consett Neighbourhood Police Facebook page
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- Wednesday, 25 March 2015 17:04
- Lynn Dougal
Consett Neighbourhood Police Facebook will be migrating to a new community Facebook page which can be found by searching ‘Consett Police’ – or found on the following link https://www.facebook.com/pages/Consett-Police/348607215337403.
The Consett Neighbourhood Police Facebook page will be removed by the end of April and you will no longer be able to access it. We hope to see all of our followers over on our new page ahead of this time.
Many thanks for your support!
Our Twitter account will remain the same and can be found @consettpolice
Durham County Council’s Welfare Assistance Scheme 2015/16
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- Wednesday, 25 March 2015 15:21
- Lynn Dougal
The Council’s Welfare Assistance Scheme can help residents at times when they are at their most vulnerable by supporting their short-term needs or helping them to maintain their independence. There are two types of welfare assistance available:
- Daily living expenses help meet immediate short-term needs for goods or services that arise because of a disaster or unforeseen circumstances. It can include direct payments to a gas or electricity supplier or prepayment card/vouchers for food and travel.
- A settlement grant can help residents remain in the community, or move back into the community, after a period in supported or unsettled accommodation, for example someone leaving care or an individual who has been made homeless. It includes access to standard household items such as beds, bedding, furniture and white goods.
Since 2013 the scheme has been run by the Help and Advice Network Durham (HAND), a partnership between the Council, Civica, Five Lamps and the Family Fund. From 1 April 2015 the Council’s Welfare Assistance Scheme will be delivered in-house by the Council’s Revenues and Benefits Service. The contact telephone number for the scheme will change to 03000 267900.
The Welfare Assistance Scheme policy has not changed and full details are available on our website. Applicants can continue to apply for welfare assistance by telephone or by completing an application form online at www.durham.gov.uk/welfareassistance
For further information about the scheme and the types of things it can help with please click on the link above and download our 'Welfare Assistance Scheme' factsheet, which can be found under the Document downloads section.
Uniform Services Family Fun Day
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- Wednesday, 25 March 2015 16:43
- Lynn Dougal
Come along to a FREE family fun day on Saturday 6th June 2015 at Consett Community Fire Station, Villa Real Road, Consett, DH8 6BH between 10am and 5pm and meet a whole host of people from our uniform services.
Young Bands Night - an alcohol-free event for under 19s
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- Wednesday, 25 March 2015 14:50
- Lynn Dougal
An alcohol-free Young Bands Night, featuring three local bands, is taking place on Saturday 28th March 2015 at Stanley Civic Hall in the Alun Armstrong Theatre.
The event is for young people under the age of 19 starting at 7.00pm with the doors opening at 6.30pm. Admission costs £2.50.
Please contact us on 01207 299110 for further details.
PLEASE NOTE: No alcoholic drinks allowed in the venue but refreshments will be on sale. The minimum age for entry is 11 years.
