North West Durham MP Pat Glass will hold an hour-long constituency surgery on Friday, January 18 starting at 11.30am in Gledstone House, Consett. Constituents are asked to call 01207-501782 to discuss an appointment.

BOARD MEETING: The next meeting of the Mid Durham Area Action Partnership board place at Woodview Community Centre, in Langley Park on Wednesday, January 23 starting at 6pm. Residents are welcome to attend but should call 01207 529857 in advance. The meeting will include a presentation from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service on service proposals for 2013/14.