Believe Housing plans for a new heating system at Bluebell and Daffodil Close

I was contacted by heating engineers at Believe Housing yesterday afternoon giving me advance notice that they have plans in the pipeline for an new heating system to be installed at Bluebell Close and Daffodil Close, the intention being to address residents' concerns about recent heating failures.

I've been told that residents in those streets are already aware of the plans, but if there are any questions or comments they would like me to pass on to Believe Housing please get in touch at: rob.crute@durham.gov.uk and I'll make sure the housing company is made aware.

I've posted below full details known at this point, and I'll update on developments as and when I have more information from the company.

Hi Cllr Crute

Just a quick email to inform you of a proposed heating project we have planned for the streets below:

• Bluebell Close, Blackhall
• Daffodil Close, Blackhall

These properties are all currently heated form the district heating system fed from Primrose Court, however due to the age of the pipework, and frequent breakdowns the decision has been made to install an independent heating system into all properties. We held a consultation session with the local residents at the community centre before the Christmas break – thankfully there was no concerns raised by the residents.

I’ve almost completed all the site surveys and have managed to answer any questions. Unfortunately I don’t have any timescales or proposed start dates – I have ordered gas supplies from Northern Gas Network – and now we just have to wait.