Hetton Town Council goes on tour to boost community involvement
Hetton Town Council aims to improve engagement with local communities by holding some of its formal meetings in different venues throughout the area. Traditionally held in Hetton, meetings will now occasionally be held elsewhere to help raise awareness of the Town Council and enable councillors to hear at firsthand community views from across its’ area.
Cllr Dave Geddis, Hetton Town Mayor said “Moving the venue of meetings throughout the area will bring the Town Council closer to communities. Members of the public are always welcome to come along, and meetings include time for residents to voice their concerns. It will also be a great opportunity for local people to meet the Town Councillors representing their area”.
The next Full meeting of the Town Council will be on Monday 21 November at St Cuthbert’s Community Church Hall, Quarry House Lane, East Rainton starting at 7.15 pm. David Martyn, Chair of East Rainton Community Group said “I’m pleased that Hetton Town Council is holding their next meeting in our village and welcome the move. This will give local residents the opportunity to raise issues directly with Town
Councillors.”
The Town Council will also look to hold meetings in other areas, including Easington Lane, Hetton Downs and Moorsley.
More information about the Town Council and meetings can be found on the website www.hettontowncouncil.gov.uk and from the Council’s Facebook page.
