AFTER six years of transformation, the Shildon Sustaining a Community Programme (SRB3) is nearing completion.

That means a programme evaluation report must be completed.

To ensure an independent appraisal, the Shildon Partnership has appointed external consultants to look at the programme's achievements and identify areas for improvement. It will also consider what future the partnership may have in continuing regeneration of Shildon.

A tendering exercise resulted in the appointment of Enterprise plc and the company's report will be finalised by June.

For more information, call Cathy Hartnell at Sedgefield Borough Council, on (01388) 816166.