So far it may not have been one of the best summers on record but that hasn’t stopped nature putting on a spectacular display of wild flowers and blossom in the Scrambles Nature Reserve. Both meadows were carpeted in buttercups and cow parsley and the hedgerows were white with May blossom. The area is well used by residents but for those who didn’t have the opportunity to visit we’ve added some images to the photo gallery section of our website.

Our latest, and previous newsletters are available to read and download from the newsletters section of our website.

An update report produced by the Parish Plan Steering Group and the Summary Chairmans report will also be included with the newsletter. Both these documents can also be downloaded below:

Parish Plan Update
Summary Chairmans Report 2012-13

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We want you to attend our meetings so please come along.

At the beginning of the meeting there will be an opportunity to speak to the Councillors and raise any questions or concerns you may have.

Afterwards you are more than welcome to stay and see what happens even though you wont be able to actively participate in the meeting.

When and Where do the meetings take place?

Our Parish Council meetings take place on the first Thursday of every month (except during August) at 6.30pm in Belmont Community Centre, Sunderland Road, Gilesgate, Durham. Our meetings and agendas page has a list of our future meetings. the details of upcoming meetings and agendas can also be found on the parish noticeboards situated at the following locations:

• Belmont Library
• Carrville High Street, next to the Blue House Buildings Car Park
• Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate Moor, opposite Castle Insurance Services.