Village Centre Improvements

September 10, 2013

Over 100 people visited the King’s Head Social Club today to look at the County Council’s exhibition.  The Council had selected and produced detailed, costed proposals for 5 of the 17 suggestions put forward at the Village Trust open meeting last October.

The Village Trust had been pre-consulted about the 5 schemes which were discussed at its Open meeting in June.  If you wish to read the Trust’s response, take a look at their S106 information sheet.

Funding of £125,000 is being provided in relation to the housing development on the hospital site.

If you had intended seeing  the exhibition but were unable to attend, send your comments this week to dawn.reed@durham.gov.uk

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Physical Activity Roadshow

August 27, 2013

Durham County Council is promoting a FREE ‘physical activity roadshow’ in Blackhill and Consett Park this Friday (30th August) between 10am and 12 noon.

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Successful Fun Day

August 26, 2013

The BBB&SB Partnership’s Fun day at the Spa today proved to be very popular and thoroughly enjoyed by all, in the glorious sunshine.

The Village Trust had various exhibitions within their gazebo and the tom-bola and treasure hunt raised £182 for the ‘Blooming’ Shotley Bridge fund. Thank you to the volunteers who helped and all who gave contributions and bought tickets.

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The winning square of the Treasure Hunt was drawn by local councillors Stephen Robinson and Peter Oliver and the prize was awarded to Jade MacGregor.

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‘The Cut’ is cleared

August 23, 2013

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.

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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.

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BBB&SB Partnership Report

August 20, 2013

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.

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