About Me

About Me 

Darren Meadows is Labour's prospective candidate for Horden North Ward in the upcoming Horden Parish Council by-election
You can follow Darren campaign at www.facebook.com/Darren4Hordem

Darren has lived in Horden for most of my life. During this time he has become really passionate about the community; Darren is  the secretary of Horden Regeneration, Trustee of Horden Youth and Community Centre and founder of Horden’s Helping Hands. Darren went to Costford Infants & Juniors School, and then to Durham Johnston School then he spent a couple of years at East Durham College where i trained doing my Customer Services Level 1 and 2 moving on doing Business admin apprenticeship and know work for the local council in Seaham.

Darren has said "I am particularly driven to help small businesses and local community groups within our Village and ensure we have a community that support new ideas. I am keen to ensure that any struggling business and local community groups in our Village receive as much help to grow and thrive within Horden.

I believe it is time that the young generation have a local voice to express themselves and their values.

I went on and to set up a group called Horden’s Helping Hands. This is a community group of local volunteers who simply want to improve Horden. Our recent work revolved around tackling a growing litter problem around our area. Our group have been litter picking on the Old Colliery site where we see great support from local residents, MP, Local PSCO, Durham County Council, Durham Heritage Coast and the local Probation Team. Our Current project is Horden Memorial Pit Wheel where we are looking for funding to restore the Pit Wheel back to its former glory. This group demonstrates the brilliant contribution our volunteers are making all over the community. For more information you can visit our websitewww.hordenshelpinghands.co.uk or our Facebook page Horden's Helping Hand."