Those requests included one for repairs to the most the badly damaged footpaths around Eden Cottages, following concerns expressed by residents that the paths in this location were worn and unsafe.
I’m please to report that I’ve received correspondence this morning from the highways section at county hall confirming that repairs to the worst affected pathways, those to the south and west of Eden Cottages, have now been included in the current capital works programme, with repairs scheduled to be carried out this year:
Good morning Cllr,
I can confirm that the following footpath schemes have received approval and are in the DCC Capital Programme for the 20-21 financial year, with works to be completed before April 2021:
1) Eden Cottages, Hesleden
Due to the current Covid-19 regulations, all schemes are subject to the appropriate risk assessment and social distancing measures being possible on site.
The additional two schemes which we assessed, Mickle Hill Road and the continuation of the A1086 coast Road to Crimdon Dene Holiday park, have been passed to our specialist surfacing team for consideration for a footway surfacing treatment. In the meantime these areas will continue to be inspected and made safe in line with the highway inspection manual.