Eaglescliffe Ward News

6.04.00pm UTC (GMT +0000) Sun 13th Jan 2008

E-mailed bulletins issued to residents over the last month.

Issued 13-12-07

1. Butts Lane

Stockton Council has a revised planning application for conversion of

part of existing playground into car parking for staff and erection of

cycle shelter at Egglescliffe CE Primary School. Comments by 26-12-07.

2. 502-506 Yarm Road

Stockton Council have received a planning application for residential

development for the erection of 1 three storey apartment block comprising

of 12 apartments (demolition of existing petrol station), near Preston

Park. Comments by 27-12-07.

3. Preston Park

a. The Christmas Fair, in aid of the Butterwick Hospice, takes place on

Saturday, December 15 from 11am until 4pm in Preston Hall. It will

include face painting, festive story telling, music, competitions and

lots of stalls to buy those last minute gifts. Victorian Music Hall star

'Marie Lloyd' will be adding some yuletide glamour and youngsters can

meet Santa and join the Snow Queen in a Christmas singalong. Children's

artist Liz Million will be on hand to help youngsters make Christmas

cards and decorations. Events and activities are free. However, normal

museum admission fees of £1.30 for adults and 60p for children and

concessions apply. An additional charge for Santa and a present apply.

For more information, contact Preston Hall Museum on 527375.

b. Diabetes UK is booked into Preston Park 14th June 2008 for their

annual 'walk in the park' event.

4. Urlay Nook Road

Stockton Council has received a planning application for residential

development comprising 14 dwellings with associated parking & vehicular

access at Scargill. Comments by 28-12-07.

5. Durham Lane

Stockton Council planners have renewed for 5 years temporary consent with

conditions for storage building at Egglescliffe Community Centre.

6. Aislaby

On 9-1-08 a Planning Inspector will hear in Stockton Town Hall an appeal

against Stockton Council planners' refusal of an outline application for

the erection of 1 dwelling at Hill House.

7. Teesdale Way

Proposed cycle- & foot-bridge to Ingleby Barwick - Stockton Council has

won its submission for funding from the Connect2 scheme. It is still at

the very early stages of planning.

8. 28 Meadowfield Drive

Stockton Council planners have given planning permission for change of

use from public open space to residential garden of a small area at the

rear.

9. Muirfield Road

Stockton Council planners have refused consent for change of use to

residential garden of a small area of public open space at the side of 1

Dalmuir Close.

10. A66

There will be a full closure in both directions between A1130 Acklam Road

and A1027 Yarm Road from 21:30 Thursday 13 December until approximately

06:00 Friday 14 December. Signed diversion routes will be available.

11. The Avenue

Stockton Council's Planning Committee approved the retrospective

application for erection of single-storey sub-station / buggy store at

the site of The Bungalow.

Issued 22-12-07

1. 'Bus Services

a. For services operating in Eaglescliffe:

· Sat. & Sun, 22 & 23 Dec. - normal service

· Mon., 24 Dec. -

Services 7 & 20 will operate normal Monday times

Service 7A will operate the only 1848 & 1948 journeys from Stockton High

St & the return journeys calling at Kingsmead at 1928 & 2028 and Station

Road at 1935 & 2035.

Service 551 will operate Saturday times

· Tues. & Wed., 25 & 26 Dec. - no services

· Thurs. to Sat., 27 to 29 Dec. - Saturday times

· Sun., 30 Dec. - normal Sunday times

· Mon. 31 Dec. -

Services 7, 20 & 551 will operate Saturday times

Service 7A will operate only the 1848 & 1948 journeys from Stockton High

St & the return journeys calling at Kingsmead at 1928 & 2028 and Station

Road at 1935 & 2035.

· Tues., 1 Jan. - no services

· Wed., 2 Jan. onwards - normal services

b. Arriva Service 20 A Stockton Council engineer has written, "I have

approached Arriva regarding the future provision of bus services after

the opening of the Long Newton Interchange. … A meeting to discuss bus

services in the context of the new interchange and the current contract

to support services to the airport expiring in April 2008 … with Arriva

has now been agreed for Monday 7 January 2008. Stockton Council is

aware of issues relating to overcrowding on the 20 Service on parts of

its route, particularly in the morning peak hour and Arriva has

re-allocated one larger bus to the route following representations. As

well as the implications of continuing funding for services to the

airport and the opening of the new interchange, Stockton Council is

mindful of the needs of residents in Hartburn and Elton as well as Long

Newton. The possible impact of planning applications on the demand for

public transport in areas currently served by the Arriva 20 service also

has to be considered. "

2. Train Services at Eaglescliffe & Allen's West

a. Grand Central have commenced their through service between Sunderland,

Hartlepool, Eaglescliffe, Northallerton, Thirsk, York & London (King's

Cross), initially with 1 train per day each way (but see below):

Mon. to Fri. Sat. Sun.

Sunderland 0646 0653 1342

Hartlepool 0710 0717 1406

Eaglescliffe 0729 0745 1432

Northallerton 0746 0806 1457

Thirsk 0757 0815 1506

York arrive 0818 0844 1528

York depart 0822 0847 1531

Kings Cross 1032 1045 1730

Kings Cross 1650 1650 1820

York arrive 1844 1850 2023

York depart 1847 1852 2025

Thirsk 1905 1921 2042

Northallerton 1916 1930 2051

Eaglescliffe 1934 1950 2118

Hartlepool 2008 2009 2137

Sunderland 2035 2035 2206

b. Holiday period:

Fri., Dec. 21 - Owing to a technical defect with Grand Central's train it

did not operate. The train was undergoing rectification and testing at

the depot in Newcastle in order that it could be ready for action for Dec.

22 service.

Sun. Dec. 23 - No Grand Central trains

Mon. Dec. 24 - No Grand Central trains. Northern Rail services

(Darlington - Middlesbrough, etc.) will begin to wind down from about 7pm.

Anyone wishing to travel in the evening should check with National Rail

Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50.

Christmas Day and Boxing Day - There are no train services.

27 December - Some early morning Northern Rail trains will not run.

Anyone wishing to travel before 8am should check with National Rail

Enquiries before travelling. Grand Central morning train will not run,

but there will be a 1230 train from Sunderland to King's Cross (1313 at

Eaglescliffe).

New Year's Eve - Northern Rail services will begin to wind down from

about 7pm. Anyone wishing to travel in the evening should check with

National Rail Enquiries.

New Year's Day - There are no Northern Rail services

3. Butterfield Drive

There is a planning application for provision of new footpath from play

group building to Butterfield Drive including new pedestrian access to

public footpath at Junction Farm School. Comments by 10-1-08.

4. South View

a. Stockton Council have received a planning application for demolition

of The Rookery and construction of 13 no. apartments in two blocks as

detailed in planning approval 06/3591/FUL. Comments by 4-1-08.

b. Stockton Council have received a planning application to vary

condition no. 2 (approved plans) of planning approval 05/0665/REV. The

variation is to the dormer bungalow to be sited on 17 Southview on land

to the side of Sunnymount.. Comments by 8-1-08.

5. A67

There is an appeal against Stockton Council's planners' refusal of the

revised retrospective application for the erection of a stable block and

storage building at The Garth,1 Aislaby Grange Bungalows. A Planning

Inspector will deal with the appeal by written representation procedure

(i.e. an exchange of written statements with the Local Planning Authority

together with a visit to the site by the Inspector). Any written

representations need to reach him by 28-1-08, either via the Appeals area

of the Planning Portal (www.planningportal.gov.uk/pcs) or in triplicate

by post to The Planning Inspectorate Rose Holland Room 3/18a Temple Quay

House 2 The Square Temple Quay Bristol BS1 6PN quoting reference no.

APP/H0738/A/07/2064671/NWF.

Issued 12-1-08

1. Borrowdale Grove

Planning application number 07/3266/REV, Egglescliffe Church of England Primary School regarding the proposed car park to the rear, off Butts Lane, will be going to Stockton Council's Planning Committee, meeting in public at 1330 on 30th January 2008 in Stockton Central Library.

2. Preston Park

a. Avison Ensemble at Preston Hall Museum on Saturday, 26 January will present 'Rebellion!' - Concertos of the North in the Ballroom at 7.30pm. Recently discovered 18th Century music from the Charles Avison workbooks, reveals Avison wrote songs in support of the rebels' cause. The concert programme sets out the two sides of the Jacobite Rebellions. For the Hanoverians, will be Handel and the music of the 1715 and 1745 rebellions. Tickets cost £10, including a glass of wine, available from Stockton Tourist Information Centre on (10642) 528130.

b. The gospel event Just 10, organised by Hope & NE1, one night per week for 10 weeks in a big-top tent, has finally been authorised by Stockton Council as owners of the Park.

3. Egglescliffe School

Stockton Council's Adult Education Service is running Chill Out courses helping people to understand the use of holistic therapies to relieve and manage stress through such things as crystal and colour therapy. The-two hour course runs on Wednesday, January 16 at Egglescliffe School on Durham Road Eaglescliffe at 7pm. The courses cost £39 or £6 on benefits. For more information or to book a place on the courses telephone (01642) 527901 or log on to the website at www.stockton.gov.uk/adulted.

4. Aislaby

a. The planning application for the erection of 1 dwelling house (demolition of existing dwelling) at Meadowcroft has been withdrawn.

b. There is what I thought was a lay-by / passing area just past the western end of Aislaby village. Stockton Council's Asset Technician has just had this reinstated with sub-base to restore it to what he thought was its former state. He has, however, been reliably informed that this is not the case as it used to be the entrance to the field, and after that was closed just grass verge; this was only made to look like a lay-by after the area was used as a compound whilst the re-surfacing scheme was done on Aislaby Road. One of the residents is concerned that this may attract fly tipping & would like this area restored to a grass verge. With the agreement of the Chairman of Aislaby Parish Meeting this will be done.

c. At the request of the Chairman of Aislaby Parish Meeting, Stockton Council will put further bollards on the green to stop unauthorized vehicles from going down to the river bank and their occupants committing anti-social behaviour.

5. A67

Stockton Council planners have advised that the reference to quote to the Planning Inspectorate for 1 Aislaby Grange Bungalows (Please see last Eaglescliffe Ward News) is APP/H0738/A/07/206167/NWF.

6. Durham Lane

A temporary closure of Allen's West Level Crossing was requested, by the contractor, on 8th December 2007. However, owing to an administrative error by Stockton Council officers, no temporary closure notice was progressed for the 8th December 2007 closure. The contractor was unaware of this error & put up site notices of the closure.

7. Meadowfield Drive

Without any warning of the work, late one night before nearby residents (Num. 80-88 (evens)) experienced lumps of wood thrown against their front windows and into their front gardens thrown by a machine on the railway cutting back vegetation. The debris had flown across both public open space and an adopted footpath, both owned by Stockton Council, neither of which, so far as I am aware, had been closed to the public. Fortunately, I have not been told of any injuries. I have reported the complaint to the Council (who are pursuing the contractor for the cost of remedial work) and HM Railway Inspectorate.

8. Yarm Road / Urlay Nook Road junction (Cleveland Bay)

There have been complaints that southbound queues on Urlay Nook Road A67 were much longer than those on Yarm Road A135. A135 received a maximum green traffic light of 35 seconds and A67 received a maximum green of 29 seconds during the evening peak hour. Council engineers' recommended course of action was to reverse the maximums and monitor the situation. The modification was to be carried out on 9-1-08, after the evening peak, during which the respective queues would be observed. The queues will continue to be monitored following the modification to the signal timings, and the bus operator will be requested to provide feedback with respect to any affect on services on Yarm Road. A decision can then be taken as to whether to make the change permanent.

9. Egglescliffe Bank a.k.a. Stoney Bank

There is currently some work underway. This is pruning work to increase visibility in this area prior to a review of the street lighting scheme on the bank. The work is minor pruning which should also have the benefit of improving the form of the trees at the bank footpath.

10. Shed F, Allen's West

Stockton Council planners have refused the application for change of use for a soft-play-based family entertainment centre.

11. Yarm

Northumbrian Water / Balfour Beatty works started in Yarm High Street on 7th January 2008. During this part of the works the main effect will be on loss of parking bays within the High Street, although every effort is being made to keep this to a minimum.

As a result of the above NWL works there is a closure scheduled for West Street, Yarm from its junction with Bridge Street in a southerly direction for a distance of approximately 200metres. The closure is expected to start on 14th January 2008 for a period of 4weeks. Access for residents, pedestrians and emergency services will be maintained at all times throughout the closures.

12. Yarm Road

Northern Gas works at the above location (Blue Bell side) which require a footway closure from 14th January until 16th January in order to repair a gas leak. Advanced signs for pedestrians will be in place throughout the duration of the works.

13. A1044 Leven Bank Road

Scaffolding removal works necessary at the above location in the vicinity of the bridge over the River Leven. Temporary traffic signals are necessary on 20th January 2008, between 8am - 6pm in order to carry out the said works.

14. Orchard Mews (Urlay Nook Road/Durham Lane roundabout)

The advertisement application (07/2641/ADV) was refused by Stockton Council planners & the owners have now been given until 21st January 2008 to remove the posters; otherwise the Council will commence prosecution proceedings at Teesside Magistrates Court.

15. Sunningdale Drive / Muirfield Road

Stockton Council planners have given permission for the replacement of Eaglescliffe Health Centre on the same site and for a temporary Centre in Muirfield Road.