Overgrown coastal footpaths

I’ve been contacted by a couple of residents over the past few days concerned about the amount of grass and weeds growing into the footpaths along the beach banks between Blackhall Rocks and Blackhall Colliery.

I’ve contacted the council’s public rights of way officer who has told me that the footpaths will be inspected later this week and a referral will be raised to cut back the overgrowth wherever necessary.

If you’re aware of any similar issue in other parts of the Blackhall ward let me know about it please at: rob.crute@durham.gov.uk and I’ll raise your concerns with the relevant authorities.