The coast and countryside team leader contacted me on Friday afternoon to confirm that the steps had now been made safe, and that further works for the middle steps along the sea front were in the pipeline as soon as the necessary materials became available.
I’ll update on progress with any remaining works as soon as I have more information from the service. In the meantime if you have any issues to report please get in touch with me at: rob.crute@durham.gov.uk and I’ll raise your concerns with the relevant authorities.