Helen Goodman

Working Hard for all in Bishop Auckland

Residents back retention of key services at Bishop Auckland General Hospital

A wide-ranging survey of local residents conducted by Helen has shown strong support for retaining key services at Bishop Auckland General Hospital (BAGH)

Helen presses for speed reduction at Evenwood Gate

Helen has written to Durham County Council to show her continuing support for proposals to reduce the speed limit to 40mph on the A688 at Evenwood Gate.

Surgery Dates for April and May

Helen will be holding a number of drop-in surgeries across the constituency in April and May
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Further room for improvement in Regional Spatial Strategy

Helen has welcomed the latest draft of the North East Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS), but has repeated her call for further improvements to local transport and for further development at a number of ‘key employment sites’ including NetPark in Co. Durham (see right)

Bowes Museum wins £3.3 million Lottery Funding

Helen has welcomed the news that The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle has been awarded a £3.3 million funding grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.