NEWS IN BRIEF FROM CASTLE WARD

:: CHAIR RETIRES

The long serving chair of Hazlerigg Parish Council, Jen Dodds-Storey, has retired and is moving away.

Councillor Anita Lower presented her with a leaving present to thank Jen for her work.

"We wanted to thank Jen for all her work over the years for Hazlerigg thanks for all her hard work."

Louise Fairley has been appointed chair.

:: NEW SURE START CENTRE

The new Sure Start Centre at Brunswick should be completed by the new year.

Meanwhile, work is continuing replace Hazlerigg park with councillors working closely with the parish council, parents and youth group.

The local councillors will be using the results from the recent ward survey to form part of Castle's Neighbourhood Charter.