At our ward surgery at the community centre last Friday we received complaints about the failure of the Limestone Landscapes Project to adequately consult the public about their programme to introduce environmental improvements at Blackhall Rocks.
One view expressed was that the LLP had failed to contact angling clubs in the area and another resident was concerned at the apparent delay to the start of works.
We contacted the project manager at LLP who confirmed that all groups in the Blackhall area had been contacted seeking their views about the improvement proposals. Specifically they confirmed that the secretaries of the three known angling clubs were contacted in writing between 24 September and 15 October 2012 and that no response was received. The project manager also drew attention to the inclusion of full proposals for the improvements in the Monk Hesleden Parish Council's publication "The Gazette" last year, this being delivered to all households in the parish council area.
Regarding the timescales for the improvements taking place, the project manager confirmed that they are close to appointing contractors to carry out the works.
If you have any particular concerns about the environmental improvements to be carried out, or about the consultation exercise, please contact The LLP programme manager, Tony Devos, direct on 03000 026 7151.
For information, we hold a ward surgery at Blackhall Community Centre on the first Friday morning of each month between 9.30 and 11.30.
