Area Action Partnership (AAP) news

Community groups and a primary school are being given thousands of pounds in funding to improve facilities and expand the services they provide.

The building of a new community centre aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of residents in the south-west of Durham City is about to begin.

A wheelchair accessible bike for youngsters at a specialist primary school and funding for a parent and toddler group have been provided thanks to grants from an area action partnership.

Up to £25,000 in funding is available for organisations working to address social isolation in residents aged over 50.