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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PETERLEE COMMUNITY GARDEN GROUP

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Huge Congratulations to the Peterlee Community Garden Group on being presented with a
2022 ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood Award’ of Level 5 – Outstanding, from the Britain in Bloom (Royal Horticultural Society).
The Group attended an Awards Ceremony and were over the moon with their achievement – Well Done to everybody involved!

Town Council gets another clean bill of health from the External Auditor!

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PETERLEE TOWN COUNCIL

Notice of conclusion of the audit
Annual Return for the year ended 31st March 2022

 

Section 25 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014

Accounts and Audit (England) Regulations 2015

 

Notes
1.         The audit of accounts for the Council/Meeting (a) for the year ended 31 March 2022 has been concluded.

2.     The Annual Governance and Accountability Return is available for inspection by any local government elector of the area of the Council /Meeting (a) on application to:

 (a)  Delete as appropriate
 

(b)____Ian Morris, Chief Officer/Town Clerk,

Peterlee Town Council,

Shotton Hall, Old Shotton,

Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2PH

  

(b)  Insert name, position and address of the person to whom local government electors should apply to inspect the Annual Return
2.         Copies will be provided to any local government elector on payment of £free for first copy, and then £1 (c) for each subsequent copy of the Annual Return.

 copies are also available for free download here.

 (c)  Insert a reasonable sum for copying costs

 
Announcement made by: (d)Ian Morris, Chief Officer/Town Clerk

 

 (d)  Insert name and position of person placing the notice
Date of announcement: (e)     18th August 2022 (e)  Insert date of placing of the notice

 

The External Auditor’s report confirms that the AGAR for 2021/22 was in accordance with proper practices and that they have no cause for concern that relevant legislation and regulatory requirements have not been met (see page 6 here)

TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC AT WOODHOUSE PARK

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A FABULOUS day was had by all at the FREE Teddy Bears’ Picnic held at Woodhouse Park, Peterlee on Friday 12th August. The weather was glorious and there were lots of smiles on the little ones faces, which is what our Fun Days are all about. A Big ‘Thank You’ to everyone involved with this event .
An extra special thank you to the star of the day, BIG TED, who did exceptional in the heat and had lots of fun with not only the little ones but the grown ups too!
The Winner of the ‘Name Big Ted’ Competition is ticket number 602, with the name ‘GIDGET’, so if this is your ticket please contact Shotton Hall on 0191 5862491 to arrange collection of your prize of a £25 Amazon voucher.
See you all the next Fun Day on Friday 26th August at Eden Lane play park from 11am until 3pm.

Women’s Wellbeing drop-in at The Pavilion

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A brand new session coming to The Pavilion, Helford Road, Peterlee, SR8 1ER starting Tuesday 13th September 2022, fortnightly, 12.30pm until 2.30pm –

“Women’s Wellbeing Drop-in”. Discussion and support on Menopause, Depression & Anxiety, Women’s Health, Self Care and much more!

This is organised by the Horden Group Practice, working in partnership with the Town Council’s Sports & Wellbeing Team.

For more information please contact Sharon or Elaine on 0191 5869957

Love Parks Week 2022

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Peterlee Town Council are joining Keep Britain Tidy‘s ‘Love Parks Week’ 💚
Have a go at playing Park Bingo with the kids 🔎
Can you spot any of these in Woodhouse Park?
Love Parks Week is a chance to spread the message to
Love, Respect, and Protect our parks throughout the summer of 2022 and beyond.

LOVE PARKS WEEK 2022

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Love Parks Week Keep Britain Tidy is back, taking place from 29th July to 5th August, giving people across the country the chance to shout about their wonderful green spaces. Whether it’s walking the dog, picnicking with friends, or pushing our little ones on a playground swing; our parks give our communities, children and pets a vital space to play, grow and bond.
Love Parks Week is set up to celebrate and support the efforts of volunteers and workers up and down the country to maintain and protect our green spaces.
The Green Flag Award winning Woodhouse Park hosts free fun days, ParkPlay every Saturday morning, educational nature visits, Walk & Talks, volunteer opportunities, community garden plus lots more throughout the year!
On Thursday 4th August from 1pm, please there will be a Talk & Walk at Woodhouse Park, with a complimentary cuppa afterwards. For more updates on events in the Parks please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PeterleeTownCouncil
If you would like to volunteer and become a Friend of Woodhouse Park, we would love to have you on board, please have a chat with Brendan Arnell – Parks, Special Projects & Community Engagement Officer, you will see him around Woodhouse Park Monday to Friday. Alternatively, you can ring either Kay or Louise on 0191 5862491.

PETERLEE OVER 60S JUBILEE AFTERNOON TEA PARTY – SUMMER 2022

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The Town Council organised two Over 60s Jubilee Afternoon Tea Party at Shotton Hall Banqueting Suites in June and July 2022. Tickets for the first date had been in such high demand by the residents of Peterlee, the Council organised a second date as it was a special celebration for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The Mayor of Peterlee, Councillor Rob Moore, greeted all of the public, followed by a delicious afternoon tea, entertainment, bingo plus a raffle.
What an amazing time everybody had eating, drinking, dancing, chatting and laughing! Good times!
Huge thank you to everyone who made these two events happen behind the scenes.

PETERLEE is a BLOOMING BRILLIANT PLACE TO BE!

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This year’s annual Peterlee Garden Competition ran by Peterlee Town Council received a fantastic 23 garden and 11 allotment entries, a new record for the town.

The inclusion of a ‘Sustainability’ category for the first time this year saw some inspiring, inventive and creative gardens that included plants loved by pollinators like bees and butterflies, habitats for animals and birds, recycling and re-use of some interesting objects and materials!

So many of Peterlee’s gardens look beautiful and smell amazing too, and the judges had a difficult time selecting their favourites.  The Mayor of Peterlee, Councillor Rob Moore presented the prizes at an awards event held at Shotton Hall on Wednesday 20th July.

Here are some of the photos of the fabulous gardens and allotments, please click on the link for more photos https://www.facebook.com/PeterleeTownCouncil

 

A huge ‘Well Done and Thank You’ to everyone who took the time to enter and get involved with this great annual event. If you would like to enter your garden or allotment in Peterlee into the 2023 competition please contact the Town Council by email council@peterlee.gov.uk or phone 0191 5862491 and you will be contacted in early 2023 when entries open for the 2023 event.

Peterlee celebrates Green Flag status!

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We’re over the moon to confirm that our brilliant town has received coveted Green Flag Awards for both Woodhouse Park and the Town Cemetery, officially recognising them as some of the country’s best parks and open spaces.
The Green Flag Award is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces
After two years that have seen our parks and green spaces play a vital role for people through lockdowns as a place to relax, exercise and meet friends and family safely, the news that Woodhouse Park and Peterlee Cemetery has achieved the Green Flag Award is testament to the hard work and dedication of the Town Council Neighbourhood Services team and all our volunteers and community partners that help us to make these green space a great space that everyone can enjoy.
Commenting on the news that Woodhouse Park and the Town Cemetery have met the Green Flag Award standard, Keep Britain Tidy’s Accreditation Manager Paul Todd said: “I would like to congratulate everyone involved in making these open spaces in Peterlee worthy of a Green Flag Award.
“Woodhouse Park and Peterlee Cemetery provide vital green spaces for the community in Peterlee. This award is testament to all the hard work of staff and volunteers, who do so much to ensure that it maintains the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award.”
The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world. A full list of Green Flag Award-winning parks and green spaces is available here https://bit.ly/3ouHq4V A photograph of a picnic bench and play equipment at woodhouse park in peterlee

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County Durham
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