Last year I asked for the main road through Bearpark to be resurfaced, and the first stretch down past Aldin Grange was done. The remaining work through the village has been finished this week and looks great. Read the rest of this entry.
POTTERHOUSE WASTE REYCLING TIP
I have been notified by the council that the tip will re-open at 8am this Saturday following renovation works. let me know if you have any issues or suggestions regarding the tip or any other recycling questions.
FUNDING TO HELP SACRISTON FOOTBALL CLUB CONFIRMED
I have made a donation of £150 to help with kit and equipment for youngsters from Witton Gilbert, Pity Me and Framwelgate Moor who play at Sacriston Football Club. Read the rest of this entry.
WHARTON PARK DEVELOPMENT
Local Lib Dem councillors in the City Centre along with members of the Area Action Partnership and County Council officers are working hard to get residents interested in the renovation of Wharton Park. Read the rest of this entry. Read the rest of this entry.
FALKOUS TERRACE FOOTPATH RESURFACING
The Council has agreed to add the bottom half of Falkous terrace to their work which is currently going on in Witton Gilbert to resurface pavements. The path has broken up badly and doing this at the same time as the work for Front St and Sacriston Lane is going to make it so much cheaper than asking at a later date – always worth asking and I’m happy that this time my request has paid off.
COUNTY DURHAM PLAN UPDATE
For everyone who attended the “consultation” at Abbey Sport Centre on the County Durham Plan, I can confirm that my pressure for a more coherent event is now coming to fruition. Read the rest of this entry.
COUNTY COUNCIL CALLS FOR HELP TO STOP LOAN SHARKS
GRANTS FOR LOCAL ARTS GROUPS IN COUNTY DURHAM
The County Council is offering small grants for Arts groups of up to £500. If you are interested in getting a grant for your local group, there is an advice session on Sept 2nd (Thur) from 4.30pm to 7pm. Read the rest of this entry.
LOCAL FOOD OUTLETS RATED BY COUNCIL
All food outlets in County Durham are now being rated by the Council. Each of the following links will take you to the lists for each village in our area where you can click and find more information about each school, pub, restaurant and takeaway etc. Read the rest of this entry.
WITTON GILBERT FOOTPATH RESURFACING STARTS
The resurfacing of footpaths in Witton Gilbert has started and looks great, with part of Sacriston Lane, Tile Shed Cottages, Louisa Terrace and West Lea completed, I expect the work will continue this week with Front Street being done too.
This should make this part of the village look much better.