PEOPLE are being invited to have their say on burial matters as a council makes a bid to improve its services.

Wear Valley District Council's overview and scrutiny committee is undertaking an investigation into cemeteries and other related issues.

The committee is asking people in the council's area who have recently used the services to give their views.

A spokesman said: "We are seeking views from people who have had recent experiences of using the service, any comments on the condition of cemeteries, or any views on how the service could be improved.''

Letters should be sent to Senior Committee Administrator (Overview and Scrutiny), Wear Valley District Council, Civic Centre, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9ES, or faxed to (01388) 761748.

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