Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Local Issues and Casework Update for April 2025

Since my most recent local issues and casework update report last month I’ve raised over 145 queries with the authorities on behalf of residents and businesses across the Blackhall ward. I've also been in direct contact with more than 140 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 environmental improvement schemes at a number of prominent locations, full fibre broadband delivery, addressing residents' reports of fly-tipping and tackling irresponsible driving practices. I’ve selected a few of the articles about these issues for re-posting, just in case you missed them first time around. 


You'll also find many more day-to-day updates on my Facebook page at: Facebook


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 



Fence repairs on Middle StreetFence repairs on Middle Street

Police response to reports of irresponsible driving practices on the B1281Concerns raised with police and highways authority about dangerous driving practices on the B1281


Broadband provision in HesledenFull fibre broadband provision in Hesleden

Environmental improvements in BlackhallResidents welcome recent improvements in the Blackhall street scene



Damaged gate to be replaced at High HesledenBoom gate replacement at High Hesleden