ALL Durham City residents over the age of 60 could receive a free concessionary bus pass.

The current national scheme only provides for those of pensionable age and therefore excludes men between 60 and 65.

Durham City Council is looking into the possibility of providing for everyone over 60.

Leader of the council Councillor Maurice Crathorne, said: "The council wishes to ensure that all residents are treated equally. We will determine the cost of equalising the scheme for men and women and then discuss the possibility of a change for the future."

The pass allows pensioners to travel for half price on buses operating in the district.