Haswell Parish Council would like to keep all residents up to date with the latest information regarding the May Horse Fair which takes place this weekend.

The horse fair which will officially start on Thursday 3^rd May 2018 and will run through until Bank Holiday Monday, the 7^th May. There will be a trot at 12 o’clock on Bank Holiday Monday which will run through South Hetton, then into Haswell before coming back to the field located on the A182 between South Hetton and Easington Colliery.

This is the same route as has been taken on several of the other horse fairs.

Please be careful of any horses, traps and riders if you are out and about on the:

• A182 throughout South Hetton
• B1283 Durham Lane between Easington Colliery and Haswell
• Salters Lane between Shotton Colliery and South Hetton

Thank you for reading and we hope everyone has a fantastic May Bank Holiday weekend.

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Haswell Parish Council will be holding an extra ordinary meeting on Wednesday 20th December 2017.  The meeting will take place at 6.30pm at St Paul’s Church Hall, Church Street, Haswell.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

See a copy of the agenda (PDF)

 

If you are aware of someone who needs housing advice, is homeless, rough sleeping, or at risk of losing their home it’s important they seek advice and support as soon as possible.  Winter can be particularly difficult for those struggling in their homes.

For example, if the person is:

• Homeless or rough sleeping
• Experiencing financial difficulty in paying their rent/mortgage
• Living in unsuitable accommodation that does not meet their health needs
• At risk of abuse or harm in the home
• Struggling to keep warm / pay winter bills

Please refer to Housing Solutions where help and advice can be provided via the Housing Advice Line: 03000 268 000 or by Email: housingsolutions@durham.gov.uk where a full assessment of housing options will be undertaken. You can also refer via the Advice in County Durham AICD portal if you are signed up to this service http://www.adviceincountydurham.org.uk/referral.shtml.

Their offices are open from 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 8.30am to 4.30pm Friday. If the offices are closed and you are aware of someone street homeless you can contact on the Out of Hours number 01388 722 538.

Alternatively, if, at any time you are aware of any rough sleepers in your area you can report them via StreetLink, a telephone line and website across England which enables the public to alert local authorities of rough sleepers in their area: www.streetlink.org.uk or 0300 500 0914.

The meeting will take place at St Paul’s Church Hall, Church Street, Haswell with the November PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting taking place before at 5.30pm.

Public notice is being given in accordance with Schedule 12 of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended by) Local Government (Access to Information) act 1985.

The meeting will take place at St Paul’s Church Hall, Church Street, Haswell with the October PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting taking place before at 5.30pm.

Public notice is being given in accordance with Schedule 12 of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended by) Local Government (Access to Information) act 1985.

 

Don’t forget that the September 2017 Haswell Parish Council meeting is taking place tonight Tuesday 26th September 2017) at The Hazelwell Centre, Windsor Terrace, Haswell.

It is being preceded by our new monthly PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting, where PC Dean Wilson will be attending to answer any questions or queries you may have.

The PACT meeting begins at 5.30pm with the full council meeting starting at 6.30pm.

Everyone is welcome!