A PARTNERSHIP of public, private and voluntary sector bodies has provided £40m in 5,000 grants across County Durham, councillors will be told.

Working to end mental health discrimination and organising events to mark one hundred years since the end of the First World War are some of the examples of work being done by the County Durham Partnership.

Durham County Council’s cabinet meeting next Wednesday will receive a report on issues being addressed by the CDP to improve the quality of life for residents of County Durham.

The CDP includes safeguarding boards for adults and children, and the council’s 14 area action partnerships (AAPs).

The report sets out how a new vision is being developed for the CDP, which will set out its priorities.

Councillor Simon Henig, council leader and chair of the CDP, said: “It is extremely positive to hear about all of the work across County Durham to improve our many communities and we are looking forward to hearing from residents what they think our priorities should be over the next few years.

“We are stronger when we work together and this is what the County Durham Partnership is all about.”

Cllr Brian Stephens, the council’s Cabinet member for neighbourhoods and local partnerships, said: “It is great to hear of all the work being done by the County Durham Partnership in so many areas.

“For the area action partnerships to have given out £40m through over 5,000 grants is a remarkable feat.”