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Memorial Cottages

March 25, 2015

David Wright and Ian Pattinson gave a very informative talk last evening at the Trust’s Open Meeting.  38 persons listened intently about the origins of the Memorial Cottages, one of only two such memorials in County Durham, built in memory of men from this neighbourhood who died as a result of service in the Great War.  It was evident that a huge amount of research had been undertaken by David and Ian about the cottages, those named on the original memorial and the additional 15 persons that were added to the new plaque, unveiled last Remembrance Sunday. They intend to publish a book on the subject.

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Open meeting agenda

March 3, 2015

The next Open Meeting of the Village Trust is to be held in 3 weeks time, on Tuesday evening 24 March, when Russell Black will be giving a talk about the Memorial Cottages.  Everyone is welcome.

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Spa Grounds development

February 27, 2015

A proposal for housing development and new cricket facilities at the Spa Grounds is finally being considered by Durham County Council, following a protracted period of consultation and report submissions. The scheme was first considered by Derwentside District Council in 2009.

The planning application is being considered by members of the County Planning Committee in the Council Chamber at County Hall, next Tuesday, 3 March 2015 at 2pm.

If you have a couple of hours to spare the committee report is an interesting read.

The report states that the original Derwentside decision, where members were minded to approve the application, is no longer relevant to the determination of this application, because that decision is now considered to be flawed owing to the lack of crucial information. Therefore, the application needs to be considered afresh with all material considerations properly assessed and a new decision made.

It is being recommended for refusal by officers.

UPDATE

The planning committee resolved to refuse permission.  Have a look at the reasons in the decision notice.

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Open meeting

October 19, 2014

The meeting of the Village Trust, for members, residents and businesses, is being held on …

Tuesday 21 October 2014

7.30pm

[Refreshments – 7.15pm]

Our Lady of the Rosary

Roman Catholic Church Hall

Snows Green Road

On the Agenda …

‘Blooming’ Shotley Bridge 

– update & presentation of front garden and hanging basket awards

Village Centre Improvements 

– update

‘Heritage’ Shotley Bridge 

– slide presentation of old photos

– working group initiatives

Councillors’ report

Any other business

– Christmas Tree lighting & carols

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Open Meeting 8 July

July 9, 2014

The meeting last evening was reasonably well attended with 24 persons present & 10 apologies.

With the exception of Carolyn Baker, all the existing committee members were prepared to stand and be re-elected.

Corinne Walton from the Derwent Valley Partnership gave a talk about the work of the organisation and the £10,000 small grants fund that had been set up this year. As a local group she invited the Trust to apply for funding, up to the value of £1000.

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