Friday 23 June 2006

Getting prepared for filming Atonement

In preparation for the forthcoming scenes to be shot at Redcar, Working Title Films Special effects Department, are carrying out black smoke and ash tests on the beach between the Cinema and Coatham Enclosure from lunchtime onwardsTuesday 27th June.

Tuesday 20 June 2006

Lib Dem Quiz Nights at Redcar Cricket Club

Redcar Lib Dems are hosting the following Quiz Nights at Redcar Cricket Club all starting 8pm for 8.30pm:

27th June 2006
25th July 2006
22nd August 2006
26th September 2006
31st October 2006
28th November 2006

Council welcomes housing cash

Redcar and Cleveland Council is today welcoming the Government announcement that it is to receive a share of £18.25 million to tackle the housing market collapse in South Bank.

The Housing Market Renewal Cash is being divided by Tees Valley Living between the four authorities and a decision on how much will be allocated to South Bank is expected within weeks.

The Cabinet Member for Housing and Neighbourhood Renewal, Councillor Chris Abbott, said: “We are pleased to receive confirmation of the funding that will help us start to deliver a new South Bank that people can be proud to live in.

“We also remain absolutely committed to seeking additional funding sources to ensure we give the people of South Bank what we said we would and what they rightly deserve.”

The Chairman of the South Bank Housing Strategy Steering Group, South Bank ward councillor Ian Jeffrey, said: "South Bank has a well established case. The people of South Bank deserve the money and we are looking forward to an early start to the work so that people can feel that progress is being made."

The Renewal Plan involves the acquisition and clearance of nearly 362 properties - 205 of these over the next two years, of which 142 are already empty.

The first phase of the scheme, officially titled the South Bank Renewal Plan, focuses on clearing the areas of older terraced housing with the highest proportion of voids, while ensuring others are not left in isolation.

Thursday 8 June 2006

New venue and new sponsor for Flat Cap Fling

Redcar Yorkshire Day Celebrations
Saturday 29th July 2006

Flat Cap Fling

Winner will receive the DJ Tucker Ltd Cup
Plus prizes for the first three places

FREE ENTRY

11am to 12 noon on Redcar High Street
(near the Town Clock)

Sponsored by DJ Tucker Ltd
Electrical & Mechanical Engineers
Zetland Buildings
Marske by the Sea
Redcar, Yorkshire, TS11 6HS

Entry form for the 2006 North Riding Duck Race.

Below is an entry form for the 2006 North Riding Duck Race.

This year there will be only one category and the winner will receive the Colin Holt Cup, in memory of the Ridings Society Chair who died recently.

To enter the race please print off the form and return it to me.

If anyone is interested in sponsoring the race please let us know.

North Riding of Yorkshire
DUCK RACE
Saturday 29th July 2006
2.30pm
Saltburn Beck, Saltburn
Winner will receive the Colin Holt Cup
Plus prizes for the first three places
Prize for most original name

Entry Form £1.00 per entry

Your Name.........................................................................
Address...............................................................................
.........................................................................................
Telephone...........................................................................
E-Mail..................................................................................

Name of Duck........................................Entry Fee............
Name of Duck........................................Entry Fee............
Name of Duck........................................Entry Fee............
Name of Duck........................................Entry Fee............

Return to Cllr Chris Abbott 39 Essex Close, Redcar, Yorkshire, TS10 4BY.

Proceeds to the YRS North Riding Group Campaign Fund

Tuesday 6 June 2006

Dig at Coatham finds no delay

AN archaeological team that has been delving deep to dig up the past on the site earmarked for the multi million pounds Coatham Links scheme in Redcar has not found anything that could delay the development.

Redcar and Cleveland Council’s development partner Persimmon Homes has commissioned the investigation as part of the preparatory work for the planning application due later this Summer.

A team of five archaeologists will be on the site until Friday, including Senior Keeper Steve Speak and Keeper of Field Archaeology Gary Brogan from Tyne and Wear Museums, who have dug out seven trial trenches across the site as they look for relics.

Gary said: “It is standard practice these days for developers to engage archaeologists and other specialists to study sites before construction work begins.

“We chose the seven sites by looking at anomalies thrown up by a geophysical study. So we are trying to find out what their origin is, whether it is archaeological or geological, and as such we are looking for evidence of human occupation in the upper part of the soil."

The Council’s Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Councillor Vera Moody said: ”It is fascinating to think about what could have been there before - the saltpans and former settlements in the vicinity - and it will be really interesting to hear about the investigations and the conclusions.”

Thursday 1 June 2006

Council applauds grants for new housing schemes

Posted by Chris

Redcar and Cleveland Council today applauded an £8.5million programme for new housing schemes in the Borough, including the conversion of a derelict petrol station site into homes for the over 55s.

The five schemes planned by three local housing associations, which will provide a total of 68 new units, are benefiting from a £4.164m Housing Corporation Grant, part of the National Affordable Housing Programme, towards their completion over the next two years.

We are delighted with the grant allocation and are sure that the housing associations will maximise the impact of this expenditure.

I am particularly pleased to welcome Tees Valley Housing's proposals to redevelop the Roseberry Road petrol station site at Redcar into accommodation for the over 55s. That site has been an eyesore for too long and I'm sure residents will be looking forward to a positive conclusion.

Tees Valley Housing Group is in the process of agreeing terms of sale with the Council for the site to develop 12 units and this £1.395m scheme will complement the wider Courts development, a partnership between the Group and private developers.

The Group also receives half its £2.938m project cost for providing 20 extra care units, alongside 20 privately-financed apartments at Lodge Farm, Eston. A third scheme, costing £2.938m, with a £1.5m grant, will provide 23 family homes, a mix of rented and shared ownership, at Church Lane, Eston.

The Accent Housing Group is in negotiation to buy land for six affordable shared ownership homes at Guisborough in a £820,000 scheme, helped by a £158,000 grant.

The Three Rivers Housing Group has funding to refurbish the Council-owned Hollingside at Saltburn to provide six special needs residential units in a £673,000 scheme, boosted by a £525,000 grant.