Eaglescliffe Ward News
Further news from Eaglescliffe Ward.
1. Preston Park
a. An inspection has given the go-ahead for the Summer Show. The recent
dry weather has resulted in the Park being almost dried out and Stockton
Council's Grounds Maintenance have been given the green light to
reinstate the damaged areas to the Park. Some parts are still damp but
the main field is drying out well and the long- range weather forecast is
favourable. The Show takes place from Friday, 24 August until Monday, 27
August with family entertainment each day. Tickets are priced £3 for
adults and £1.50 for children and the over-60s (free admission for
under-fives and wheelchair users). Advanced family tickets are available
from the Environment Centre, West Row, and they offer a saving with a one
day ticket at £6 and four day tickets only £15 for two adults and two
children or one adult and three children.
b. An informal meeting is to be held at Preston Hall Museum and anyone
interested in joining a friends and supporters group is encouraged to
come along and find out more. Stockton Council is currently working on a
submission to the Heritage Lottery Fund to carry out development and
improvements to Preston Hall Museum and it is vital to be able to show
public support and interest. The event, in the Ballroom will take place
on Thursday, 23 August at 7pm. Refreshments are available.
c. Owing to unforeseen circumstances, the Billingham Silver Band did not
perform this weekend at Preston Park. This Band will be back at Preston
Park on Sunday, September 2, from 2pm - 4pm.
d. Green Trolley, directed and designed by two MA Design Students from
Teesside University, is a thought-provoking exhibition promoting local
produce whilst discussing the topic of food miles, with activities for
all ages. Open weekdays 1000 to 1630, weekends 1100 to 1630, 24 Aug. to
7 Sept.
2. St Andrew's Close
Stockton Council's engineers plan to start this month resurfacing the
full length of the footpath.
3. The Avenue
Stockton Council has received an Application to remove overhanging
branches from 2 sycamore trees at Teesside High School.
4. Yarm Road
a. No. 654-656 - There was an error in Focus 141 - Stockton Council's
Planning Committee did not give full planning permission. The decision
was deferred to Officers, who refused it.
b. No. 558B - Stockton Council planners have given permission for change
of use of the ground floor from Sunday school & youth meetings to
residential (1 flat) & erection of disabled access ramp.
c. No. 690 - Stockton Council's Planning Committee will consider at its
meeting in public at 1330 on 29-8-07 in Stockton Central Library the
revised application for residential development comprising 10 new build
apartments and conversion of existing dwelling into 4 apartments together
with associated access, parking and landscaping.
d. NWL works at Station Road / The Avenue for sewer works from 5th August
for 20 days. Works involve the use of temporary traffic signals.
5. 7 Butts Lane
The Secretary of State has dismissed an appeal against Stockton Council's
refusal of permission to fell 1 Scots pine tree covered by a Tree
Preservation Order.
6. Newsham
a. Stockton Council have received a retrospective planning application
for the installation of 4 6-metre-high lighting poles to illuminate
ménage at Ryehills Equestrian Centre. Comments by 6-9-07.
b. Stockton Council have received an application to vary a condition on
the existing approval for development of the S side of Durham Tees Valley
Airport for airport-related activities so as to permit general employment
uses falling within Use Classes B1, B2 & B8 & to require not less than 20
ha. To be available for general employment use. Comments by 5-9-07.
7. Wass Way
Stockton Council have received a planning application for the erection of
4 factory units on Durham Lane Industrial Park. Comments by 6-9-07.
8. A66
There are overnight closures planned of the A66 in both directions at
Surtees Bridge between the 21st and 22nd August to install the bridge
deck. The road will be CLOSED between 19:30 and 06:30 with signed
diversions in place.