ROB CRUTE: Putting the people and communities of the Blackhall Ward first

Rob is a member of Durham County Council representing the people and communities of the Blackhall Division, which includes Blackhall Colliery, Blackhall Rocks, Crimdon, The Hesledens, Castle Eden, Station Town, Hutton Henry, Sheraton and Hulam. This news site will keep you up to date with just a few of the activities Rob is involved with in the community and at county hall. For casework and enquiries please contact: rob.crute@durham.gov.uk

Friday 4 December 2015

Northern Powergrid fails to respond to Blackhall streetlight repair request

Two weeks ago we reported that street lights were out on the B1281, a stretch of road in Blackhall Colliery connecting the A1086 junction at St Joseph's church with the Yohden care complex (please see post dated Friday 20 November 2015 for further information).

The A1086/B1281 junction in darkness at St Joseph's, Blackhall Colliery

We reported at the time that due to a particular fault Northern Powergrid, and not the county council, was responsible for streetlight repairs at this location.

Once again we have contacted Northern Powergrid to encourage them to carry out repairs in this area. We have told them that this is a very busy stretch of road, well used by motorists and pedestrians alike, and we have made them aware of our concerns over the real risk of accidents if repairs are not completed urgently.

We will continue to press Northern Powergrid to fulfill their obligation to make this road safe and we will keep you updated with progress.