A revamped service enabling people to contact the council from the comfort of their couch was showcased recently.
Looking Local can bring access to Durham County Council services into people’s living rooms through their television sets – and people were given the chance to find out more earlier this month.
An event was held at the Newgate Centre, Bishop Auckland, on Monday 20th August, between 10.15am and 4pm.
It gave people the chance to see how they can use Looking Local to access a range of council services, report issues and contact their local councillor.
It works via Sky and Virgin television or through a Nintendo Wii console and is aimed at households which do not have a home computer.
People can also access the service on the move via an i-Phone or android mobile phone by downloading the required app.
More information is available on the service at https://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/Service.aspx?ServiceId=7573
Bishop Auckland's local community newspaper.
