Since my most recent local issues and casework update report last month I’ve raised over 120 queries with the authorities on behalf of residents and businesses across the Blackhall ward. I've also been in direct contact with more than 124 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 plans for an exciting new play area at Blackhall Welfare Park, Durham County Council urged to suspend parking charges at Crimdon to avoid traffic chaos this summer and plans for a PACT meeting in Hesleden. I’ve selected just 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
Blackhall Banner Group Fundraiser The 2025 Blackhall Banner Group Fundraiser
Restoration works at Hesleden Pit Heap Restoration works at the former pit heap site in Hesleden
Exciting new play area at Blackhall Welfare Park Children reveal exciting new plans for Blackhall Welfare Park play area
Residents deserve a level playing field in fight against Benridge Solar Farm Residents deserve a level playing field in fight against Benridge Solar Farm
Local issues update Another busy weekend on the streets
PACT meeting for Hesleden A PACT meeting for Hesleden
Durham County Council warned of traffic chaos this summer Durham County Council urged to suspend parking charges at Crimdon
On the streets, meeting residents and addressing local issues Meeting residents and dealing with local issues
Making the most of the spring weather Lighter nights and warmer weather mean more community engagement
