Groundwork Trust is working in partnership with Sunderland City Council to help households reduce their energy bills through the new Energy Savvy scheme—exclusively available to residents within the Sunderland City Council area. The scheme offers a free and impartial home visit to advise households on: Reducing energy bills Managing energy debt Tackling damp and mould…
Introduction It is with sadness that I have to report the death of former Town Councillor Ann Campbell. The Town Council has 21 elected Members. For 2024-2025 these were: Councillors Kerry Angus, James Bonsall, Donna Brennan, John Defty, Phillip Dowell, Richard Elvin, Dave Geddis, Lynsey Gibson, Josh Green, Pauline Hall, Steve Holt, Bill Little, Roz…
County Durham Day Marked by Town Council County Durham Day on 20 March has been marked by Hetton Town Council. Cllr Susan Waterston, Hetton Town Mayor was joined by Cllr Phillip Dowell, deputy Town Mayor to unfurl the County Durham flag at the Council’s home at The Hetton Centre. Cllr Waterston commented “Hetton and district…
Community Champions recognised by Hetton Town Council Hetton Town Council handed out Champions of the Community awards at a presentation held earlier this week. Hetton Town Mayor Cllr Susan Waterston and Deputy Town Mayor Cllr Philip Dowell with award winners Leon O’Connor Ahmadi and Margaret Scanlin. The winners are Margaret Scanlin from Hetton-le-Hole and Leon…
Winners of best kept garden/yard competition for 2024 announced Hetton-le-Hole residents Louise King and Michael Simpson have been chosen as winners in the 2024 competition organised by Hetton Town Council. Hetton Town Mayor Cllr Susan Waterston and Deputy Town Mayor Cllr Philip Dowell with winners Michael Simpson and Louise King. At a presentation held at The…
War Memorial site Improvements Resurfacing work at the War Memorial site at Hetton-le-Hole was completed ahead of Armistice Day on 11 November. Hetton Town Mayor Cllr Susan Waterston and veteran Lawrence Rowe at the newly resurfaced War Memorial site in Hetton Mini Park. Installed in 1997, the War Memorial site was on a grassed area…
County Durham Day on 20 March has been marked by Hetton Town Council. L-R: Alan Jackson (History Society), Cllr Richard Elvin (Deputy Town Mayor), Cllr Steve Holt, Lawrence Rowe (resident), Cllr Susan Waterston and Cllr Dave Geddis (Town Mayor) Cllr Dave Geddis, Hetton Town Mayor invited local resident and historian Alan Jackson to join him…
Hetton Town Council has launched the festive season with a Christmas Fayre and attractions at The Hetton Centre on 1 December. Special guests Community Champion Award winners Thomas Hackett (11) and Marie Ashforth officially opened the event and were welcomed by Town Mayor Cllr Dave Geddis. Community Champions Marie Ashforth and Thomas Hackett with Town…
Hetton Town Mayor Cllr Dave Geddis with Award winners Marie Ashforth and Thomas Hackett Hetton Town Council handed out Champions of the Community awards at its meeting held this week. The winners are Marie Ashforth from Hetton-le Hole and Thomas Hackett (age 10 years) from East Rainton. Marie was nominated for her work in rescuing…
Hetton Town Mayor Cllr Dave Geddis with winners Louise King and David Merrington Hetton le Hole residents Louise King and David Merrington have been selected as winners in the competition launched by Hetton Town Council. At a presentation held at The Hetton Centre on 18 September, David and Louise were given gift cards to the…