Tuesday 13 March 2018

Pathways resurfacing request, B1281 and Mickle Hill Road

Following complaints from residents last week about the reduced width of the pathway along some sections of the B1281 between Blackhall Colliery, Hesleden and Castle Eden we have asked the relevant departments at county hall to inspect the whole area with a view to carrying out resurfacing works where required. In the meantime we have asked the environmental team to cut back the overgrowth in selected locations.


We have also asked that the provision of reflective bollards on the same stretch of road be reviewed with a request that all damaged and missing bollard be replaced.

We have reproduced our request below and we'll keep you up to date with all related developments:

Good morning,

Last week I asked for the pathways along the B1281 linking Blackhall Colliery with Hesleden and Castle Eden to be cut back to allow for easier pedestrian access.

I’ve since been contacted by the environmental team leader who has confirmed that this can be done in some parts but has advised that in others the pathways would need to be resurfaced to make any additional works effective. I’ve taken a look at the pathways along the B1281 and many parts are badly affected by potholes and cracked surfaces (made much worse by the recent frost, snow and ice).

I would be grateful if you could record a request on the CRM system for the pathways along both the B1281, Blackhall to Castle Eden and Mickle Hill Road, Blackhall Rocks to Hesleden (via High Hesleden) to be inspected and resurfaced as required.

In addition I would be grateful if the provision of reflective bollards along the B1281 could be assessed with any missing or damaged bollards to be repaired or replaced as required. As you will be aware this is a very busy route linking our villages to the A19 with most of it in darkness following the removal of street lights in some parts.

Regards