An idea which could see the return of a Bonfire Night fireworks display to the area is set to be discussed by Shildon Town Council.
The concept is in the very early stages, but if it is seen as a viable option, then the event would take place on land alongside the West Auckland bypass, near to the Tindale retail park, on 7th November this year.
An event proposal has been put forward by the Bishop Auckland and Shildon Area Action Partnership, in which it is recommended that Durham County Council’s event team would organise and support delivery of the event.
Through the Bishop Auckland and Shildon Area Action Partnership, a number of councillors have agreed in principle to set aside money from their neighbourhood budgets to help with funding. Shildon Town Council have also been asked to support the event, estimated to cost in the region of £35,000, with a donation of £3,000. However since the 2015/16 budget has already been approved by the Town Council, the late request would require councillors to discuss re-allocating funds.
West Auckland councillor Rob Yorke said the idea was in response to comments from residents who said they would like to see the fireworks display return.
“It is very much just an idea at the moment but we are serious about looking into it,” he said. “We are not at a stage of having any exact details.
“We are hoping to get the ball rolling this year and get it off the ground. This is just the start of the journey. Hopefully we might be able to get businesses to contribute in following years.”
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