RESIDENTS in Teesdale can find out how local issues are being tackled during a special meeting next month.

The Teesdale Action Partnership (TAP) board meets at Hamsterley village hall, on Wednesday, March 12, from 6pm to 8pm.

Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting, where they can discuss neighbourhood issues they would like the board to address.

Any such issues should be put in writing and submitted to the board prior to the meeting.

Local projects which TAP has helped to develop will be approved by the board, there will be information on the Fire and Rescue Service Integrated Risk Management Plan Consultation and updates on previously funded projects.

There will also be a presentation about the consultation on Durham County Council’s budgets.

Anyone interested in attending the meeting, or who would like to raise any issues, should call 0300-026-0817 or email tap@durham.gov.uk.