Since my most recent monthly local issues and casework update report I’ve raised queries with the authorities on behalf of 74 residents and businesses across the Blackhall ward. I've also made direct contact with more than 85 individual residents. Almost all of these queries are personal and/or confidential so for obvious reasons details cannot and will not be disclosed to the public.
In addition, I’ve dealt with a number of general queries raised by members of the public. These include issues raised at ward surgeries, during street walkabouts, at the monthly Blackhall PACT meeting and through other methods, including direct contact with me via telephone, email and my social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky).
The main issues covered this month include an ongoing initiative to tackle private sector housing issues, a safe parking scheme designed to prevent drivers pulling onto the public footpath on Middle Street and the Community Action Team project focusing on housing and environmental issues in the numbered streets in Blackhall Colliery. I’ve selected a few of the articles about these issues for re-posting, just in case you missed them first time around.
Please follow the links below for full details. If you have any queries or comments that require a response please get in touch with me direct at: rob.crute@durham.gov.uk
Community Action Team project in Blackhall Colliery
Attempt to bring derelict buildings back into use
Durham County Council - Local Elections in May 2025
New safe parking scheme on Middle Street puts pedestrian safety first
Progress on repairing a collapsed wall at Coronation Avenue
Road repairs and markings for St Joseph's RC Primary School
Preparation works at the former Chimneys Hotel on East Street
Working together to improve private-sector housing conditions
Truth and Justice for the Miners
Working with residents and the Community Action Team to identify local priorities
