Chester-le-Street social landlord Cestria Community Housing will hold a drop-in event for residents ofLawson Court, Pelton Fell, on Monday, May 13, at 10.15am at which they can raise issues and concerns with their supported housing assistant.

ROCK NIGHT: Rock band Filth Hounds will play at the Barley Mow pub, Durham, Road, Birtley, near Chester-le-Street, on Thursday (May 9). The gig starts at 9pm and admission is free.

TREE REMOVAL: Durham County Council planners are being asked to give approval for the removal of an oak tree and a sycamore at Bournmoor Lodge, Durham Road, Bournmoor, near Chester-le-Street.

NEW GARDEN: Durham County Council is being asked to give retrospective approval to plans to turn an open space into a garden at Thomas Street, Sacriston.

MORE ROOM: Durham County Council is being asked to give planning permission to proposals for a single storey extension at the back of a house in Coquet Drive, Perkinsville.

OFFICE CHANGE: A planning application to change to turn an office at 5A Ashfield Terrace, Chester-le-Street, into a dwelling has been lodged with Durham County Council.

EXERCISE CLASS: An exercise class for the over-50s is held on Thursdays from 1pm-3pm at Chester-le-Street Community Centre, Newcastle Bank, Chester-le-Street. The cost is £3.

DROP-IN EVENT: Chester-le-Street social landlord Cestria Community Housing will hold a drop-in event for residents of Matfen Court, Chester-le-Street, on Wednesday, May 8, at 3pm at which they can raise issues and concerns with their supported housing assistant.

NOVICE CLASS: A weekly session in Tai-Chi for beginners is held at the Chester-le-Street Community Centre, Newcastle Bank, on Tuesdays between 9.50am and 10.50am. The cost is £2.