I received confirmation this morning that funding I applied for from the AAP Neighbourhood Budget earlier this year to re-surface damaged footpaths in our area has been given the go-ahead by the funding team at Durham County Council.
Flooding last year caused severe damage to the public footpath opposite the entrance to the Hardwicke Hall Hotel on the road between Hesleden and Blackhall Colliery. This meant that in many cases pedestrians were having to walk into the roadway to get safely around the damage. Other posts on this site refer to the existing danger on this stretch of road caused by blacked-out street lights as a result of cable theft last year.
I was also made aware of the poor condition of the footpath at Pieroni's corner at Blackhall Rocks which not only looked unsightly but presented a danger of tripping or falling at a busy location.
The AAP funding announced today will see repairs carried out in these two areas in the coming weeks, making both locations safer and more attractive to residents and visitors alike.