A SCHEME has been put forward to upgrade a popular Ferryhill footpath.

Councillor Charlie Magee has worked with officers from Durham County Council and Ferryhill Town Council to produce a scheme to upgrade the footpath next to Manor Farm and Manor Court.

It is hoped the improvement will benefit pedestrians of all ages, wheelchair users and people using prams or pushchairs.

The improvements will also reduce vehicle movements in the area and allow improved landscaping.

Ferryhill Town Council will undertake some landscaping work to bring the area up to standard.

Work is due to begin this month and is expected to last about three weeks.