A wall at the bottom of ‘The Cut’, between Churchill Close and The Terrace collapsed earlier this year but a dispute over ownership led to the rubble being left on the side of the path.
To resolve the situation, local County Councillors Stephen Robinson and Peter Oliver organised a skip and, with volunteers, helped to load it. Particular thanks also to Carl Robinson and John Shaw.
The Benfieldside, Blackhill, Bridgehill & Shotley Bridge Community Partnership has issued an Update Report of some of the actions from their last meeting. The report is a new idea and any views would be welcomed.
There is some useful information about speeding vehicles, dog fouling, cyclists & the Derwent Valley Big Tree plant.
BBB&SB Meeting Update Report 10-8-13
Don’t forget to visit The Derwent Valley Life community website, a local resource which is administered and monitored by the Derwent Valley Partnership.
Following discussions at the last three Village Trust Open Meetings, Durham County Council are holding a wider Consultation Event on Tuesday 10th September 2013 at the King’s Head Social Club between 3 and 7pm.
This ‘Drop In’ event is in relation to the Section 106 funding which has been allocated for urban realm improvements in the village centre following the redevelopment of the former Shotley Bridge Hospital site.
Designs of 5 proposed environmental improvement schemes will be on display, chosen by the Council from a list of 17 identified by the Trust. Jackie Donnelly and Dawn Reed from the Economic Development Team will be in attendance at the event on behalf of Durham County Council.
Should you require any additional information, please contact Dawn on 03000 261 073 or e-mail dawn.reed@durham.gov.uk
The schemes will also be on display in the Village Trust gazebo at the Shotley Spa Fun Day on bank holiday Monday.
Instead of ‘Best Front Garden’ Awards, the Trust decided to have “Best Hanging Basket’ Awards this year, with separate categories for businesses and residents.
The Northumbria in Bloom judges agreed to judge the baskets and the awards will be presented at the next Open Meeting of the Village Trust in October.
Today, judges walked around the conservation area to score our entry in the 2013 Northumbria in Bloom competition. 80% of the total marks will be awarded following their visit [20% were awarded at their spring visit].
Scores are given in three sections with five categories in each:
Horticultural Achievement – 40% [impact, horticultural practice, residential and community gardening, business areas and premises, green spaces];
Environmental Responsibility – 20% [conservation and biodiversity, resource management,local heritage, local environmental quality, pride of place];
Community Participation – 20% [development and continuity, communication and education, community participation, year round involvement, funding and support].
The points awarded and the level of award will not be known until the presentation event in September. Hopefully we will achieve a ‘Silver Gilt’ this year.
Shotley Bridge Village Trust 