Last Thursday Stacey and I had quite a busy morning at our latest ward surgery held in the Parish Offices (formerly known as the Resource Centre). It was great to see so many residents come along to see us and tell us about their concerns.
Most of the issues we covered with residents related to illegal and inconsiderate parking in a few locations throughout the village - especially in Middle Street and at the Hesleden Road junction with the A1086 Coast Road. These matters are already being dealt with as set out in recent articles on this site. Full details can be found here: https://robcrute-blackhall.blogspot.com/2023/01/round-up-of-local-issues-14-january-2023.html
Following additional concerns expressed at the ward surgery on Thursday morning we’ve also passed a number of highways related issues on Station Road in Blackhall Rocks to the authorities for their attention.
However we were told by one resident about the potential recurrence of a flooding issue on Crimdon bank. A public footpath between the north-bound bus shelter and Evergreen Park is prone to flooding in some parts. In addition the pathway has become worn away and narrowed in some locations, partly by erosion but also because of vegetation overgrowth on either side.
Works carried out to prevent flooding from the land above and behind the bus shelter was carried out some time ago, so we’ve asked for a drainage engineer to re-inspect the area to see if they can identify the source of the water in this instance - and then do whatever is necessary to stop it off.
We were also told that pedestrians were having to walk into the road to get past some of the obstructions on the pathway so we’ve asked for the footpath to be cleared of debris and overgrowth so that residents and visitors are able use it safely without having to step into a very busy Coast Road.
I’ll update on progress with this and other issues, but in the meantime if you have anything you would like us to know about please get in touch at: rob.crute@durham.gov.uk or stacey.deinali@durham.gov.uk
