Ferryhill meeting thanks community groups and presentations

Ferryhill Town Council hosted the event on May 7 at Ferryhill Town Hall, featuring presentations from the town clerk, police representatives, and speakers from community organisations and social enterprises.

Councillor Angus Ferguson, Mayor of Ferryhill, opened the meeting with a welcome and a note of thanks to attendees before presenting cheques to his two chosen charities for 2025-2026.

Mayor, Councillor Angus Ferguson presenting a cheque toStray Aid (Image: Ferryhill Town Council)

Stray Aid received £710, while Little Treasures Autism Charity was awarded £1,116.

Councillor Ferguson said: “I would personally like to thank everyone who has been involved in this year’s Annual Town Meeting.

“The event demonstrates what a fantastic range of community groups and service providers we have available in the Town, all of whom are doing a fantastic job. I am thrilled to have been a part of it”

Ferryhill annual town meeting (Image: Ferryhill Town Council)

The agenda included presentations from Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Graham Hall, Police Sergeant Craig McGuire, Ferryhill Ladder Centre manager Kath Merrington, and representatives from Ferryhill PACT, Endeavour Woodcrafts CIC, and The Humble Garden CIC.

Attendees were invited to view information displays from Ferryhill Town Council, Ferryhill PACT, and Livin.

Councillor Ferguson encouraged everyone to stay after the meeting to chat and exchange ideas for the future.