Councillors get green-fingered

Councillors Richard Ormerod and David Freeman were delighted to join residents of Grape Lane in their “planting day” today.

The appearance of the area has massively improved since your councilors provided funding for new plants in 2014.

Councillor Richard Ormerod said:

“The area is so attractive now thanks to the hard work of local residents and other volunteers.

“It has really brought the community together.”

Councillor David Freeman added:

“It is good to see residents, councillors and Durham City Homes working together to make such an improvement to the green spaces. The area is now full of attractive new plants and flowers, and will be used as part of Durham’s bid for Britain In Bloom.”