Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council has received amended plans in respect of the application already lodged for the multi million pounds Coatham Links development.
The Council has learnt from Persimmon Homes that following the consultation process of their planning application, they have decided to amend the scheme, taking into account feedback received during that initial consultation.
They have told the Council that their intention now is to put leisure facilities in place of "bingo", such as ten pin bowling, which is classified as "D2 leisure uses", on the amended plans.
They also show revisions to the leisure centre incorporating a dance floor and performance space in the area previously allocated to 12-lane bowling.
The amended plans also incorporate design changes to some of the houses on the planning application but no increase in the number of dwellings and a slight move in the position of the coastguard station in recognition of earlier consultation.
Persimmon Homes has also confirmed that objections from Natural England, the Environment Agency and RSPB, which were raised during the earlier consultation process, have been withdrawn.
The amendments will now be considered within the statutory planning framework.
As part of this process, the Council is embarking on a three-week consultation exercise.
Any comments submitted in response to the original application will be taken into account in considering the application.
The Planning Committee is due to meet in March to consider the application.
Wednesday, 14 February 2007
Council and Police promise action on loads of litter
Redcar and Cleveland Council today promised to clampdown on windblown litter louts who are causing a road safety hazard along one of the Borough's busiest roads.
Cleveland Police has given backing to the Council's initiative, aimed at tackling a long-running problem of wagons and lorries, without netting, strewing rubbish along the A1085 Trunk Road.
The Council's Cabinet Member for Environmental Improvement Councillor Bob Stanway said: "I'm sure everyone has seen the problem, which has been plaguing us for the past 18 months.
"We try to keep the problem under control, but it is not easy. For example, we can deploy crews to pick up the litter, yet within hours the road is covered again."
Councillor Stanway said: "The time has come to take action and if we can gather the necessary evidence and positively identify the culprits, we will prosecute. I am delighted to say we have the backing of the Police in trying to combat what is a real environment headache."
Inspector Eric Robinson, Head of Cleveland Police's Road Policing Unit, said: " It's important that operators keep their loads secure so that items do not fall from their vehicles causing a road safety hazard and an environmental eyesore. Patrolling officers have been alerted to this issue and will deal robustly with offenders."
Cleveland Police has given backing to the Council's initiative, aimed at tackling a long-running problem of wagons and lorries, without netting, strewing rubbish along the A1085 Trunk Road.
The Council's Cabinet Member for Environmental Improvement Councillor Bob Stanway said: "I'm sure everyone has seen the problem, which has been plaguing us for the past 18 months.
"We try to keep the problem under control, but it is not easy. For example, we can deploy crews to pick up the litter, yet within hours the road is covered again."
Councillor Stanway said: "The time has come to take action and if we can gather the necessary evidence and positively identify the culprits, we will prosecute. I am delighted to say we have the backing of the Police in trying to combat what is a real environment headache."
Inspector Eric Robinson, Head of Cleveland Police's Road Policing Unit, said: " It's important that operators keep their loads secure so that items do not fall from their vehicles causing a road safety hazard and an environmental eyesore. Patrolling officers have been alerted to this issue and will deal robustly with offenders."
Masterplanners appointed
International property advisors GVA Grimley have been appointed by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council to create the Greater Eston Masterplan.
The firm has advised all nine House Market Renewal Pathfinders and has a proven track record of success.
The regeneration strategy they devised to address the problems of decline in Sefton, Merseyside which included neighbourhood masterplanning, planning, neighbourhood management and financial advice is now being delivered.
Gerry Hughes, National Head of Urban Regeneration at GVA Grimley who will lead the study, said: "We are delighted to be working in Redcar and Cleveland and welcome the challenge of preparing a masterplan for Greater Eston.
"Our aim is to develop a vibrant community, that will continue to flourish by improving existing housing; building new, high quality housing for rent and for sale; improving the layout of the area - including paths, roads and the environments and improving or introducing new community and retail facilities.
"We will take in to account residents views on previous plans for the area and we will involve the local community and ensure that the masterplan promotes a future that reflects as far as possible the aspirations of those who live and work in Greater Eston.
"The masterplan will also act as a guide for future development and investment to drive forward, attract new residents and visitors and create a vibrant and sustainable community that we can all be proud of."
Councillor Chris Abbott, the Cabinet Member for Housing and Neighbourhood Renewal, said: "We are thrilled to have a team with the expertise and experience of GVA Grimley on board.
"They have excellent experience in delivering similar schemes elsewhere and we are certain that they will listen to the community's views. The Masterplan is an essential tool that will be used to make things happen and create thriving communities in Greater Eston again."
The Greater Eston Masterplan is a key document that will play an essential role in securing major investment for the area - including affordable new homes, shopping, leisure facilities, pleasant open public spaces and woodland and a new library and healthcare services.
The firm has advised all nine House Market Renewal Pathfinders and has a proven track record of success.
The regeneration strategy they devised to address the problems of decline in Sefton, Merseyside which included neighbourhood masterplanning, planning, neighbourhood management and financial advice is now being delivered.
Gerry Hughes, National Head of Urban Regeneration at GVA Grimley who will lead the study, said: "We are delighted to be working in Redcar and Cleveland and welcome the challenge of preparing a masterplan for Greater Eston.
"Our aim is to develop a vibrant community, that will continue to flourish by improving existing housing; building new, high quality housing for rent and for sale; improving the layout of the area - including paths, roads and the environments and improving or introducing new community and retail facilities.
"We will take in to account residents views on previous plans for the area and we will involve the local community and ensure that the masterplan promotes a future that reflects as far as possible the aspirations of those who live and work in Greater Eston.
"The masterplan will also act as a guide for future development and investment to drive forward, attract new residents and visitors and create a vibrant and sustainable community that we can all be proud of."
Councillor Chris Abbott, the Cabinet Member for Housing and Neighbourhood Renewal, said: "We are thrilled to have a team with the expertise and experience of GVA Grimley on board.
"They have excellent experience in delivering similar schemes elsewhere and we are certain that they will listen to the community's views. The Masterplan is an essential tool that will be used to make things happen and create thriving communities in Greater Eston again."
The Greater Eston Masterplan is a key document that will play an essential role in securing major investment for the area - including affordable new homes, shopping, leisure facilities, pleasant open public spaces and woodland and a new library and healthcare services.
Council celebrates £2.8m funding
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is today celebrating after being allocated £2,817,000 in Government money, to deliver a range of housing improvements.
The cash will be used to improve housing occupied by the vulnerable and aid area-wide regeneration in the most deprived housing areas.
Over a million will be used for the Housing Market Renewal Programme, which is currently underway in South Bank for acquisition, demolition and relocation costs.
The remainder will be used for:
tenure switch, which is where the Council assists with general housing enquiries e.g. people moving from owner occupation into rented accommodation.
housing assistance, in the form of loans, for improving the general condition of stock, addressing energy efficiency, bringing long-term empty properties back into use and improving housing to meet the Decent Homes Standard.
Community Housing Needs, which includes different projects, such as the sanctuary scheme for the homeless, adaptation and disabled facilities.
The Cabinet Member for Housing and Neighbourhood Renewal, Councillor Chris Abbott, said: "We are thrilled to have got the second largest pot of money in the North East and our teams will be putting a lot of thought into how best it will be spent to the benefit of the community."
The cash will be used to improve housing occupied by the vulnerable and aid area-wide regeneration in the most deprived housing areas.
Over a million will be used for the Housing Market Renewal Programme, which is currently underway in South Bank for acquisition, demolition and relocation costs.
The remainder will be used for:
tenure switch, which is where the Council assists with general housing enquiries e.g. people moving from owner occupation into rented accommodation.
housing assistance, in the form of loans, for improving the general condition of stock, addressing energy efficiency, bringing long-term empty properties back into use and improving housing to meet the Decent Homes Standard.
Community Housing Needs, which includes different projects, such as the sanctuary scheme for the homeless, adaptation and disabled facilities.
The Cabinet Member for Housing and Neighbourhood Renewal, Councillor Chris Abbott, said: "We are thrilled to have got the second largest pot of money in the North East and our teams will be putting a lot of thought into how best it will be spent to the benefit of the community."
Thursday, 8 February 2007
Proposed amendments to Traffic regulation Orders - Newcomen Ward, Redcar
No waiting at any time restrictions – Corporation Road
The north side from its junction with Sandringham Road for a distance of 10 metres in a westerly direction.
Concerns have been raised from residents regarding parked cars at the junction of Corporation Road/Sandringham Road. The parked cars are restricting visibility for drivers when exiting or entering Sandringham Road and restricting two-way traffic movement for other motorists. It is proposed to introduce ‘no waiting at any time’ restrictions. The proposals will increase highway safety in terms of reducing highway obstruction and increase highway visibility.
No waiting at anytime restrictions – Corporation Road, Redcar
South side. From a point 115 metres west of its junction with West Dyke Road, for a distance of 167 metres in a westerly direction.
Concerns have been raised from residents and local ward members about vehicles parking on the footway and causing access/ egress problems. It is proposed to implement no waiting at anytime restrictions to prevent vehicles parking in the carriageway and effecting the free flow of traffic. In addition to this designated parking bays are to be provided on the hard standing verge for safe parking.
Unlimited Waiting Bay – Corporation Road, Redcar
South side. From a point 115 metres west of its junction with West Dyke Road, for a distance of 167 metres in a westerly direction. (off carriageway).
Concerns have been raised from residents and local ward members about vehicles parking on the footway and causing access/ egress problems. It is proposed to implement unlimited waiting bays to provide safe off street parking. In addition to this no waiting at anytime restrictions are to be implemented to prevent vehicles parking in the carriageway and affecting the free flow of traffic.
No waiting at any time restrictions – Sandringham Road
The west side from its junction with Corporation Road for a distance of 16 metres in a northerly direction.
Concerns have been raised from residents regarding parked cars at the junction of Corporation Road/Sandringham Road. The parked cars are restricting visibility for drivers when exiting or entering Sandringham Road and restricting two-way traffic movement for other motorists. It is proposed to introduce ‘no waiting at any time’ restrictions. The proposals will increase highway safety in terms of reducing highway obstruction and increase highway visibility
No waiting at anytime restrictions – Troutbeck Road, Redcar.
Both sides. From its junction with Mersey Road, for a distance of 15 metres in an easterly direction.
The purpose of the order is to prevent vehicles parking and obstructing site lines at the junction of Troutbeck Road and Mersey Road as part of road safety improvements.
Revocation of No Loading and Unloading Saturday and Sunday 9.00am – 3.00pm – Troutbeck Road, Redcar.
North side. From its junction with West Dyke Road for a distance of 56 metres in a westerly direction.
South side. From its junction with West Dyke Road for a distance of 64 metres in a westerly direction.
It is proposed to revoke the existing restrictions as they are now thought unsuitable due to the improved parking facilities within the racecourse for race goers.
No waiting at anytime restrictions – Mersey Road, Redcar
East side. From its junction with Troutbeck Road, for a distance of 15 metres in a northerly direction.
East side. From its junction with Troutbeck Road, for a distance of 15 metres in a southerly direction.
The purpose of the order is to prevent vehicles parking and obstructing site lines at the junction of Troutbeck Road and Mersey Road as part of road safety improvements.
No waiting and unloading, Monday – Friday, 8.30 – 9.30am and 2.45 – 3.45pm – Mersey Road, Redcar
East side. From a point 60 metres south of its junction with Corporation Road, for a distance of 284 metres in a southerly direction.
West side. From a point 60 metres south of its junction with Corporation Road to its junction with St Josephs Court.
West side. From its junction with St Josephs Court to its junction with Thames Road.
The local schools, residents, councillor, bus companies and Cleveland Police have raised concerns about vehicle parking on the extents of road described above. The vehicles are preventing the free flow of traffic on Mersey Road, St Josephs Court and Thames Road, in addition to this the parked vehicles are obstructing site line for vehicles exiting the school and also causing safety issues for children crossing in the area.
Revocation of No Loading and Unloading Saturday and Sunday 9.00am – 3.00pm – West Dyke Road, Redcar
East side. From a point 100 metres south of its junction with Thrush Road for a distance of 42 metres in a southerly direction.
East side. From the racecourse entrance opposite Lakes Avenue for a distance of 362 metres in a southerly direction.
East side. From the racecourse entrance north of Easson Road for a distance of 271 metres in a southerly direction.
East side. From a point 77 metres south of its junction with Thrush Road for a distance of 25 metres in a southerly direction.
West side. From its junction with Westfield Avenue to a point 15 metres north of its junction with Easson Road.
West side. From its junction with Orchard Road for a distance of 33 metres in a northerly direction.
West side. From its junction with Brooksbank Avenue for a distance of 24 metres in a northerly direction.
West side. From its junction with Brooksbank Avenue to its junction with Lakes Avenue.
West side. From its junction with Lakes Avenue to its junction with Lucerne Road.
West Side. From its junction with Lucerne Road to its junction with Troutbeck Road.
It is proposed to revoke the existing restrictions as they are now thought unsuitable due to the improved parking facilities within the racecourse for race goers.
No waiting at anytime restrictions – West Dyke Road, Redcar
East Side. From a point 69 metres south of its junction with Thrush Road, for a distance of 737 metres in a southerly direction.
West side. From its junction with Brooksbank Avenue, for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.
West side. From its junction with Brooksbank Avenue, for a distance of 10 metres in a southerly direction.
The purpose of the order is to prevent vehicles parking and obstructing the carriageway for the lengths described. This will aid with the free flow of traffic on a busy route in Redcar.
Revocation of No Loading and Unloading Saturday and Sunday 9.00am – 3.00pm – Brooksbank Avenue, Redcar
Both sides. From its junction with West Dyke Road, for a distance of 10 metres in a westerly direction.
It is proposed to revoke the existing restrictions as they are now thought unsuitable due to the improved parking facilities within the racecourse for race goers.
No waiting at anytime restrictions – Brooksbank Avenue, Redcar
Both sides. From its junction with West Dyke Road for a distance of 10 metres in a westerly direction.
The purpose of the order is to prevent vehicles parking and obstructing site lines at the junction of Brooksbank Avenue and West Dyke Road as part of road safety improvements.
No waiting and no loading restrictions Monday - Friday from 8.30am - 9.30am and 2.45pm – 3.45pm – Keswick Road
The west side from a point 10 metres north of its junction with Penrith Close to a point 10 metres south of its junction with Ambleside Avenue.
Following concerns from residents regarding parking problems associated with the start and finish times of Lakes Primary School and by the obstruction caused by parking it is proposed to implement parking restrictions on Keswick Road. The restrictions are necessary to ensure the free flow of traffic through the estate, make the roads safer for pedestrians to cross and to ensure residential properties are not obstructed.
Revocation of No Loading and Unloading Saturday and Sunday 9.00am – 3.00pm – Lucerne Road, Redcar
North Side. From its junction with West Dyke Road, for a distance of 55 metres in a westerly direction.
South Side. From its junction with West Dyke Road, for a distance of 52 metres in a westerly direction.
It is proposed to revoke the existing restrictions as they are now thought unsuitable due to the improved parking facilities within the racecourse for race goers.
Revocation of No Loading and Unloading Saturday and Sunday 9.00am – 3.00pm – Lakes Avenue, Redcar
North Side. From its junction with West Dyke Road to its junction with Rydal Avenue.
South Side. From its junction with West Dyke Road to its junction with Coniston Avenue.
It is proposed to revoke the existing restrictions as they are now thought unsuitable due to the improved parking facilities within the racecourse for race goers.
Revocation of No Loading and Unloading Saturday and Sunday 9.00am – 3.00pm – Coniston Avenue, Redcar
East side. From its junction with Lakes Avenue for a distance of 38 metres in a southerly direction.
It is proposed to revoke the existing restrictions as they are now thought unsuitable due to the improved parking facilities within the racecourse for race goers.
Revocation of No Loading and Unloading Saturday and Sunday 9.00am – 3.00pm – Rydal Avenue, Redcar.
East side. From its junction Lakes Avenue for a distance of 27 metres in a northerly direction.
It is proposed to revoke the existing restrictions as they are now thought unsuitable due to the improved parking facilities within the racecourse for race goers.
Revocation of No Loading and Unloading Saturday and Sunday 9.00am – 3.00pm – Orchard Road, Redcar.
North side. From its junction with West Dyke Road for a distance of 15 metres in a westerly direction.
It is proposed to revoke the existing restrictions as they are now thought unsuitable due to the improved parking facilities within the racecourse for race goers.
Revocation of No Loading and Unloading Saturday and Sunday 9.00am – 3.00pm – Westfield Avenue, Redcar.
South side. From its junction with West Dyke Road, for a distance of 15.5 metres in a westerly direction.
It is proposed to revoke the existing restrictions as they are now thought unsuitable due to the improved parking facilities within the racecourse for race goers.
Should you require any further information please contact Andy Martin (Highways and Transportation) on (01287) 612464.
The north side from its junction with Sandringham Road for a distance of 10 metres in a westerly direction.
Concerns have been raised from residents regarding parked cars at the junction of Corporation Road/Sandringham Road. The parked cars are restricting visibility for drivers when exiting or entering Sandringham Road and restricting two-way traffic movement for other motorists. It is proposed to introduce ‘no waiting at any time’ restrictions. The proposals will increase highway safety in terms of reducing highway obstruction and increase highway visibility.
No waiting at anytime restrictions – Corporation Road, Redcar
South side. From a point 115 metres west of its junction with West Dyke Road, for a distance of 167 metres in a westerly direction.
Concerns have been raised from residents and local ward members about vehicles parking on the footway and causing access/ egress problems. It is proposed to implement no waiting at anytime restrictions to prevent vehicles parking in the carriageway and effecting the free flow of traffic. In addition to this designated parking bays are to be provided on the hard standing verge for safe parking.
Unlimited Waiting Bay – Corporation Road, Redcar
South side. From a point 115 metres west of its junction with West Dyke Road, for a distance of 167 metres in a westerly direction. (off carriageway).
Concerns have been raised from residents and local ward members about vehicles parking on the footway and causing access/ egress problems. It is proposed to implement unlimited waiting bays to provide safe off street parking. In addition to this no waiting at anytime restrictions are to be implemented to prevent vehicles parking in the carriageway and affecting the free flow of traffic.
No waiting at any time restrictions – Sandringham Road
The west side from its junction with Corporation Road for a distance of 16 metres in a northerly direction.
Concerns have been raised from residents regarding parked cars at the junction of Corporation Road/Sandringham Road. The parked cars are restricting visibility for drivers when exiting or entering Sandringham Road and restricting two-way traffic movement for other motorists. It is proposed to introduce ‘no waiting at any time’ restrictions. The proposals will increase highway safety in terms of reducing highway obstruction and increase highway visibility
No waiting at anytime restrictions – Troutbeck Road, Redcar.
Both sides. From its junction with Mersey Road, for a distance of 15 metres in an easterly direction.
The purpose of the order is to prevent vehicles parking and obstructing site lines at the junction of Troutbeck Road and Mersey Road as part of road safety improvements.
Revocation of No Loading and Unloading Saturday and Sunday 9.00am – 3.00pm – Troutbeck Road, Redcar.
North side. From its junction with West Dyke Road for a distance of 56 metres in a westerly direction.
South side. From its junction with West Dyke Road for a distance of 64 metres in a westerly direction.
It is proposed to revoke the existing restrictions as they are now thought unsuitable due to the improved parking facilities within the racecourse for race goers.
No waiting at anytime restrictions – Mersey Road, Redcar
East side. From its junction with Troutbeck Road, for a distance of 15 metres in a northerly direction.
East side. From its junction with Troutbeck Road, for a distance of 15 metres in a southerly direction.
The purpose of the order is to prevent vehicles parking and obstructing site lines at the junction of Troutbeck Road and Mersey Road as part of road safety improvements.
No waiting and unloading, Monday – Friday, 8.30 – 9.30am and 2.45 – 3.45pm – Mersey Road, Redcar
East side. From a point 60 metres south of its junction with Corporation Road, for a distance of 284 metres in a southerly direction.
West side. From a point 60 metres south of its junction with Corporation Road to its junction with St Josephs Court.
West side. From its junction with St Josephs Court to its junction with Thames Road.
The local schools, residents, councillor, bus companies and Cleveland Police have raised concerns about vehicle parking on the extents of road described above. The vehicles are preventing the free flow of traffic on Mersey Road, St Josephs Court and Thames Road, in addition to this the parked vehicles are obstructing site line for vehicles exiting the school and also causing safety issues for children crossing in the area.
Revocation of No Loading and Unloading Saturday and Sunday 9.00am – 3.00pm – West Dyke Road, Redcar
East side. From a point 100 metres south of its junction with Thrush Road for a distance of 42 metres in a southerly direction.
East side. From the racecourse entrance opposite Lakes Avenue for a distance of 362 metres in a southerly direction.
East side. From the racecourse entrance north of Easson Road for a distance of 271 metres in a southerly direction.
East side. From a point 77 metres south of its junction with Thrush Road for a distance of 25 metres in a southerly direction.
West side. From its junction with Westfield Avenue to a point 15 metres north of its junction with Easson Road.
West side. From its junction with Orchard Road for a distance of 33 metres in a northerly direction.
West side. From its junction with Brooksbank Avenue for a distance of 24 metres in a northerly direction.
West side. From its junction with Brooksbank Avenue to its junction with Lakes Avenue.
West side. From its junction with Lakes Avenue to its junction with Lucerne Road.
West Side. From its junction with Lucerne Road to its junction with Troutbeck Road.
It is proposed to revoke the existing restrictions as they are now thought unsuitable due to the improved parking facilities within the racecourse for race goers.
No waiting at anytime restrictions – West Dyke Road, Redcar
East Side. From a point 69 metres south of its junction with Thrush Road, for a distance of 737 metres in a southerly direction.
West side. From its junction with Brooksbank Avenue, for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.
West side. From its junction with Brooksbank Avenue, for a distance of 10 metres in a southerly direction.
The purpose of the order is to prevent vehicles parking and obstructing the carriageway for the lengths described. This will aid with the free flow of traffic on a busy route in Redcar.
Revocation of No Loading and Unloading Saturday and Sunday 9.00am – 3.00pm – Brooksbank Avenue, Redcar
Both sides. From its junction with West Dyke Road, for a distance of 10 metres in a westerly direction.
It is proposed to revoke the existing restrictions as they are now thought unsuitable due to the improved parking facilities within the racecourse for race goers.
No waiting at anytime restrictions – Brooksbank Avenue, Redcar
Both sides. From its junction with West Dyke Road for a distance of 10 metres in a westerly direction.
The purpose of the order is to prevent vehicles parking and obstructing site lines at the junction of Brooksbank Avenue and West Dyke Road as part of road safety improvements.
No waiting and no loading restrictions Monday - Friday from 8.30am - 9.30am and 2.45pm – 3.45pm – Keswick Road
The west side from a point 10 metres north of its junction with Penrith Close to a point 10 metres south of its junction with Ambleside Avenue.
Following concerns from residents regarding parking problems associated with the start and finish times of Lakes Primary School and by the obstruction caused by parking it is proposed to implement parking restrictions on Keswick Road. The restrictions are necessary to ensure the free flow of traffic through the estate, make the roads safer for pedestrians to cross and to ensure residential properties are not obstructed.
Revocation of No Loading and Unloading Saturday and Sunday 9.00am – 3.00pm – Lucerne Road, Redcar
North Side. From its junction with West Dyke Road, for a distance of 55 metres in a westerly direction.
South Side. From its junction with West Dyke Road, for a distance of 52 metres in a westerly direction.
It is proposed to revoke the existing restrictions as they are now thought unsuitable due to the improved parking facilities within the racecourse for race goers.
Revocation of No Loading and Unloading Saturday and Sunday 9.00am – 3.00pm – Lakes Avenue, Redcar
North Side. From its junction with West Dyke Road to its junction with Rydal Avenue.
South Side. From its junction with West Dyke Road to its junction with Coniston Avenue.
It is proposed to revoke the existing restrictions as they are now thought unsuitable due to the improved parking facilities within the racecourse for race goers.
Revocation of No Loading and Unloading Saturday and Sunday 9.00am – 3.00pm – Coniston Avenue, Redcar
East side. From its junction with Lakes Avenue for a distance of 38 metres in a southerly direction.
It is proposed to revoke the existing restrictions as they are now thought unsuitable due to the improved parking facilities within the racecourse for race goers.
Revocation of No Loading and Unloading Saturday and Sunday 9.00am – 3.00pm – Rydal Avenue, Redcar.
East side. From its junction Lakes Avenue for a distance of 27 metres in a northerly direction.
It is proposed to revoke the existing restrictions as they are now thought unsuitable due to the improved parking facilities within the racecourse for race goers.
Revocation of No Loading and Unloading Saturday and Sunday 9.00am – 3.00pm – Orchard Road, Redcar.
North side. From its junction with West Dyke Road for a distance of 15 metres in a westerly direction.
It is proposed to revoke the existing restrictions as they are now thought unsuitable due to the improved parking facilities within the racecourse for race goers.
Revocation of No Loading and Unloading Saturday and Sunday 9.00am – 3.00pm – Westfield Avenue, Redcar.
South side. From its junction with West Dyke Road, for a distance of 15.5 metres in a westerly direction.
It is proposed to revoke the existing restrictions as they are now thought unsuitable due to the improved parking facilities within the racecourse for race goers.
Should you require any further information please contact Andy Martin (Highways and Transportation) on (01287) 612464.
"Cash Strapped" - You must be joking!
Redcar and Cleveland Council today is furious at claims it is a 'cash-strapped' council as it underlined budget proposals which will invest £6.5million into the Borough to improve services for the elderly, young people and the environment.
The Council’s policy and its 2007/2008 budget has already inspired job creation in the private sector, with three new independent care homes planned for the Borough.
The Council’s Cabinet Member for Corporate Resources Councillor Glyn Nightingale dismissed ‘ill-informed’ criticisms of the Authority’s plan to shed over 100 posts in administration and management as well as cutting back on overheads to effect efficiency savings of £6.5million.
Councillor Nightingale said: “The Trade Union-inspired scaremongering does nothing for staff morale and industrial relations.
“Our investment is bringing three new care homes – the first alone will create 90 jobs. Our budget is bringing about a net increase in jobs.
"The public should ask themselves: do they want taxpayers’ money on administration, management and outmoded services no-one wants or do they want it on improved services that are responsive to the needs of the individual.
“The suggestion that these are the actions of a cash-strapped council is a total misrepresentation of the facts – ill-informed and politically motivated. We are not cash-strapped. This is a deliberate policy to make savings and put the money saved into investment on frontline services.
“The critics need to explain if we are cash-strapped how we can be spending £6.5m to improve a range of services that include over £3m in improving services for older people and the disabled, nearly £2m in improving services for children and young people and well over £1m on the environment.”
Councillor Nightingale added: “Over the last two years, across 7,000 employees, there have been approximately 104 voluntary redundancies and 160 early retirements. We always receive more requests than we are able to allow – this time we received 200 requests.
"The Council is continuing to refuse to waste money on employing staff it no longer needs but is promoting job growth in the private and voluntary sectors. The Council should be judged on the quality of services it provides not the number of people it employs."
The Council’s policy and its 2007/2008 budget has already inspired job creation in the private sector, with three new independent care homes planned for the Borough.
The Council’s Cabinet Member for Corporate Resources Councillor Glyn Nightingale dismissed ‘ill-informed’ criticisms of the Authority’s plan to shed over 100 posts in administration and management as well as cutting back on overheads to effect efficiency savings of £6.5million.
Councillor Nightingale said: “The Trade Union-inspired scaremongering does nothing for staff morale and industrial relations.
“Our investment is bringing three new care homes – the first alone will create 90 jobs. Our budget is bringing about a net increase in jobs.
"The public should ask themselves: do they want taxpayers’ money on administration, management and outmoded services no-one wants or do they want it on improved services that are responsive to the needs of the individual.
“The suggestion that these are the actions of a cash-strapped council is a total misrepresentation of the facts – ill-informed and politically motivated. We are not cash-strapped. This is a deliberate policy to make savings and put the money saved into investment on frontline services.
“The critics need to explain if we are cash-strapped how we can be spending £6.5m to improve a range of services that include over £3m in improving services for older people and the disabled, nearly £2m in improving services for children and young people and well over £1m on the environment.”
Councillor Nightingale added: “Over the last two years, across 7,000 employees, there have been approximately 104 voluntary redundancies and 160 early retirements. We always receive more requests than we are able to allow – this time we received 200 requests.
"The Council is continuing to refuse to waste money on employing staff it no longer needs but is promoting job growth in the private and voluntary sectors. The Council should be judged on the quality of services it provides not the number of people it employs."
Friday, 2 February 2007
Don't lose ESOL
Classes teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages are under threat. This will affect newly arrived people, resident diverse communities, those seeking asylum, migrant workers, employers (who may be asked to pay for their workers to attend classes) and teachers. There will be nation-wide protests against these cuts, and there will be local action.
To hear about what is happening and what you can do to help protest, there will be a:
PUBLIC MEETING
February 6th 7.30 – 9.00pm Trades Union Centre, 119-121 Marton Road, Middlesbrough (Opposite St John’s Church)
With guest speakers and entertainment
All welcome!!
ADVANCE NOTICE
Bus to lobby Parliament -Wednesday 28th February
(Helen Weir: 07730 216593)
Rally -Middlesbrough Town Centre Saturday 3rd March
Thursday, 1 February 2007
Warning over discarded syringes
Liberal Democrat Councillor, Joyce Benbow, has highlighted the dangers of picking up discarded needles after several incidents relating to drug use in the East Cleveland area.
The Council's Environmental Maintenance Team has been alerted to attend several locations in Loftus to remove drugs paraphenalia, while another report gives evidence of a discarded needle found on a play area in the town.
Syringes, with evidence of drug use, some found hidden in the brickwork, were discovered in the two blocks of ladies toilets in Loftus, at West Road and Water Lane, at opposite ends of the High Street. Now the Council's Community Safety Wardens are monitoring the situation on a regular basis.
Since April, there have been 87 reported incidents, totalling over 150 syringes, which have been recovered across the Borough, underlining the need for the public's vigilance - and care in dealing with them.
The Council's Cabinet Member for Community Safety Councillor Joyce Benbow said: "These are disturbing incidents and we want the public to be on their guard.
"We have very efficient methods of disposal of these needles and our advice is very simple and straightforward: We do not want members of the public to pick these items up if at all possible.
"Addiction is a dreadful condition and the thoughtless disposal of needles, endangering children, is unforgivable."
The series of recommended steps is: If members of the public find a discarded needle on the road or open space, such as parks or beach areas, they must avoid picking it up. Its location should be marked with a piece of wood, brick or even a drinks can to help to identify its location. If the needle needs moving, the advice is to move it with a stick or something similar and not by hand.
A call to the Council's Contact Centre on 08456 126 126 with information on the exact location will be responded to immediately, with a promise to recover the needle by our Community Safety wardens inside two hours. The Council would also like the caller's name, address and contact number if it is unable to find the needle.
The Council cannot enter premises to remove needles or search properties. If needles are reported inside a property, it becomes the landlord's responsibility and we will offer advice.
The Council's Environmental Maintenance Team has been alerted to attend several locations in Loftus to remove drugs paraphenalia, while another report gives evidence of a discarded needle found on a play area in the town.
Syringes, with evidence of drug use, some found hidden in the brickwork, were discovered in the two blocks of ladies toilets in Loftus, at West Road and Water Lane, at opposite ends of the High Street. Now the Council's Community Safety Wardens are monitoring the situation on a regular basis.
Since April, there have been 87 reported incidents, totalling over 150 syringes, which have been recovered across the Borough, underlining the need for the public's vigilance - and care in dealing with them.
The Council's Cabinet Member for Community Safety Councillor Joyce Benbow said: "These are disturbing incidents and we want the public to be on their guard.
"We have very efficient methods of disposal of these needles and our advice is very simple and straightforward: We do not want members of the public to pick these items up if at all possible.
"Addiction is a dreadful condition and the thoughtless disposal of needles, endangering children, is unforgivable."
The series of recommended steps is: If members of the public find a discarded needle on the road or open space, such as parks or beach areas, they must avoid picking it up. Its location should be marked with a piece of wood, brick or even a drinks can to help to identify its location. If the needle needs moving, the advice is to move it with a stick or something similar and not by hand.
A call to the Council's Contact Centre on 08456 126 126 with information on the exact location will be responded to immediately, with a promise to recover the needle by our Community Safety wardens inside two hours. The Council would also like the caller's name, address and contact number if it is unable to find the needle.
The Council cannot enter premises to remove needles or search properties. If needles are reported inside a property, it becomes the landlord's responsibility and we will offer advice.
Thursday, 25 January 2007
Local Network Funds available in Redcar
NEED EXTRA MONEY IN 2007?
This could be your last chance!
If you work with children and young people 0 - 19 yrs old and have a short-term project in 2007, but lack the necessary funds to get it started look no further…….
The Local Network Fund for Children and Young People (LNF), administered by Tees Valley Community Foundation may be your answer, but you only have 6 months in which to submit your bids( i.e. up to 30 September 2007).
If you are a small, locally managed group and you need between £250 and £7,000 to organise or run an activity for children or young people, and your activity fits into one of the five outcomes of the Government’s Every Child Matters strategy:
· Being Healthy
· Staying Safe
· Enjoying and Achieving
· Making a Contribution
· Achieving Economic Wellbeing
now is the time to apply!
The Foundation holds regular grant panels to ensure the fastest possible response to your application. Help and support is also available from our Outreach Officer, Chris Barkas.
All projects need to be completed by 31 December 2007 so to avoid disappointment get your application in as soon as possible.
If you would like to discuss making an application, or speak to our Outreach Officer, please contact Tees Valley Community Foundation on (01642) 314200.
The Local Network Fund for Children & Young People is a programme of the DFES and is managed by Tees Valley Community Foundation.
This could be your last chance!
If you work with children and young people 0 - 19 yrs old and have a short-term project in 2007, but lack the necessary funds to get it started look no further…….
The Local Network Fund for Children and Young People (LNF), administered by Tees Valley Community Foundation may be your answer, but you only have 6 months in which to submit your bids( i.e. up to 30 September 2007).
If you are a small, locally managed group and you need between £250 and £7,000 to organise or run an activity for children or young people, and your activity fits into one of the five outcomes of the Government’s Every Child Matters strategy:
· Being Healthy
· Staying Safe
· Enjoying and Achieving
· Making a Contribution
· Achieving Economic Wellbeing
now is the time to apply!
The Foundation holds regular grant panels to ensure the fastest possible response to your application. Help and support is also available from our Outreach Officer, Chris Barkas.
All projects need to be completed by 31 December 2007 so to avoid disappointment get your application in as soon as possible.
If you would like to discuss making an application, or speak to our Outreach Officer, please contact Tees Valley Community Foundation on (01642) 314200.
The Local Network Fund for Children & Young People is a programme of the DFES and is managed by Tees Valley Community Foundation.
Wednesday, 24 January 2007
Royal connections
Posted by ChrisPictured cheek to cheek with Prince William is my sister Cheryl's boy, James Hunter.
They are in the same regiment stationed just outside Windsor Castle.
Public's chance to debate Council budget
Redcar and Cleveland Council is giving the public the chance to have their say in preparing its 2007/2008 budget, which plans a £6million-plus investment for more and better services for the elderly, children and environment and only a cost of living Council Tax rise.
The consultative meetings are planned for Tuesday, January 30 - the first to start at 10am at the Redcar Education Development Centre, Corporation Road, Redcar and the second fixed for 6pm at Redcar Central Library, Coatham Road, Redcar.
The Council's Cabinet Member for Corporate Resources Councillor Glyn Nightingale will outline the Council's budget strategy at both meetings, then invite questions from the audience, which will also include members of the Borough's business sector plus community and voluntary sector organisations.
The consultation on the £105million budget, which will be formally approved by the Council on March 1, is expected to centre around the Council's success in keeping the projected Council Tax rise, within the cost of living increase, as well as promising a streamlined service with more public and private sector jobs.
The budget proposals earmark over £3million to invest in care for elderly people and those with learning disabilities as well as ensuring improvements to residential care and more help for people to live at home.
There is also a commitment to invest just under £2million in improving transporting children to school and ensuring 'vulnerable' children get more support, with a further £1.3million in the environment and transport.
Councillor Nightingale said: "The consultative meetings are crucial in planning next year's budget. We will be listening to what local people have to say.
"The budget process has already gone through enough stages to allow us to ask the public to look at four options. It is important everyone understands what can be achieved and what demands are being placed upon our services."
The options include:
*The 3.6 per cent increase in Council Tax in line with the cost of living.
*A 3.9 per cent increase to pay for extra Clean and Green operatives to build on our position as the second most improved recycling council in England.
*A 4.9 per cent rise in Council Tax - the Government maximum - with an extra £625,000 spent on further improvements in Council services.
*A Council Tax rise less than 3.6 per cent with cuts in services and the jobs of people directly serving the public or much higher charges for Council services, hitting the most vulnerable in our society.
The consultative meetings are planned for Tuesday, January 30 - the first to start at 10am at the Redcar Education Development Centre, Corporation Road, Redcar and the second fixed for 6pm at Redcar Central Library, Coatham Road, Redcar.
The Council's Cabinet Member for Corporate Resources Councillor Glyn Nightingale will outline the Council's budget strategy at both meetings, then invite questions from the audience, which will also include members of the Borough's business sector plus community and voluntary sector organisations.
The consultation on the £105million budget, which will be formally approved by the Council on March 1, is expected to centre around the Council's success in keeping the projected Council Tax rise, within the cost of living increase, as well as promising a streamlined service with more public and private sector jobs.
The budget proposals earmark over £3million to invest in care for elderly people and those with learning disabilities as well as ensuring improvements to residential care and more help for people to live at home.
There is also a commitment to invest just under £2million in improving transporting children to school and ensuring 'vulnerable' children get more support, with a further £1.3million in the environment and transport.
Councillor Nightingale said: "The consultative meetings are crucial in planning next year's budget. We will be listening to what local people have to say.
"The budget process has already gone through enough stages to allow us to ask the public to look at four options. It is important everyone understands what can be achieved and what demands are being placed upon our services."
The options include:
*The 3.6 per cent increase in Council Tax in line with the cost of living.
*A 3.9 per cent increase to pay for extra Clean and Green operatives to build on our position as the second most improved recycling council in England.
*A 4.9 per cent rise in Council Tax - the Government maximum - with an extra £625,000 spent on further improvements in Council services.
*A Council Tax rise less than 3.6 per cent with cuts in services and the jobs of people directly serving the public or much higher charges for Council services, hitting the most vulnerable in our society.
Monday, 22 January 2007
Proud of our Yorkshire roots
Glynis Abbott (centre in red) joins Yorkshire campaigners at the Ormesby roundabout.Flying the flag
Left to right, Redcar Councillor Chris Abbott, Former Mayor of Scarborough Michael Pitts and International Opera Singer Stephen Laird, celebrate the erection of the North Riding boundary signs.Lib Dem slams triple whammy of mistakes
A Liberal Democrat Councillor has reacted today to the claims of Local Government Minister Phil Woolas, who is applauding the 39 per cent funding increase for local government over the past ten years.
Councillor Glyn Nightingale, the Council's Cabinet member for Corporate Resources, said: “I am sure the Minister is right for the national average - but the reality here is very different. A triple whammy of mistakes has cost our taxpayers £7.1million.
“Despite the Government’s failure, through our own efficiencies we have been able to find a productivity improvement of seven per cent to invest £6.5million in improved services for the elderly, vulnerable children and the environment whilst keeping the Council Tax to a cost of living increase."
He explained: "The Government has an army of civil servants working out in great detail the funding needs of local areas. Not surprisingly, the North needs more than it has been getting, but the South needs less. To give the North more means giving the South less.
“So another army of civil servants is employed to reduce the grants for the North to prop up the overspending councils in the South. Redcar and Cleveland has lost £3.5million over the past two years by this so-called dampening mechanism.
“I estimate that our sub region as a whole has seen £15million of its required resources in the last two years sent to help Kensington and Chelsea, Surrey and Hampshire.
“We then get a double whammy from the Government’s admitted mistake in estimating population figures. Twelve months ago new population estimates claimed our population was falling rapidly against all recent trends and measures of reality.
"We forced the Government to admit they had got it wrong, but for a second year running they have continued to give grant on the basis of population figures they know to be wrong.
“Redcar and Cleveland’s tax payers have lost £4million over the last two years because of this. I estimate our area and the whole North East region has lost many millions more. Again the South East gains by the error.
“The Triple whammy comes from the outrageous distribution of a special grant called “supporting people”. The Government have redone their estimates for this grant and say that Redcar and Cleveland should have an increase in grant to help the elderly and disabled of £3.4million. However as many Councils in the South have been getting too much, and they cannot be reduced, our increase is only £188,000.
“Add all this together and Redcar and Cleveland’s tax payers have been cheated out of £7.1million for 2007, as they were in 2006 as well.
“If the Government could get its sums right and give the North its fair share we could do even more for the quality of life of our people.”
Councillor Glyn Nightingale, the Council's Cabinet member for Corporate Resources, said: “I am sure the Minister is right for the national average - but the reality here is very different. A triple whammy of mistakes has cost our taxpayers £7.1million.
“Despite the Government’s failure, through our own efficiencies we have been able to find a productivity improvement of seven per cent to invest £6.5million in improved services for the elderly, vulnerable children and the environment whilst keeping the Council Tax to a cost of living increase."
He explained: "The Government has an army of civil servants working out in great detail the funding needs of local areas. Not surprisingly, the North needs more than it has been getting, but the South needs less. To give the North more means giving the South less.
“So another army of civil servants is employed to reduce the grants for the North to prop up the overspending councils in the South. Redcar and Cleveland has lost £3.5million over the past two years by this so-called dampening mechanism.
“I estimate that our sub region as a whole has seen £15million of its required resources in the last two years sent to help Kensington and Chelsea, Surrey and Hampshire.
“We then get a double whammy from the Government’s admitted mistake in estimating population figures. Twelve months ago new population estimates claimed our population was falling rapidly against all recent trends and measures of reality.
"We forced the Government to admit they had got it wrong, but for a second year running they have continued to give grant on the basis of population figures they know to be wrong.
“Redcar and Cleveland’s tax payers have lost £4million over the last two years because of this. I estimate our area and the whole North East region has lost many millions more. Again the South East gains by the error.
“The Triple whammy comes from the outrageous distribution of a special grant called “supporting people”. The Government have redone their estimates for this grant and say that Redcar and Cleveland should have an increase in grant to help the elderly and disabled of £3.4million. However as many Councils in the South have been getting too much, and they cannot be reduced, our increase is only £188,000.
“Add all this together and Redcar and Cleveland’s tax payers have been cheated out of £7.1million for 2007, as they were in 2006 as well.
“If the Government could get its sums right and give the North its fair share we could do even more for the quality of life of our people.”
Friday, 19 January 2007
Better Value Customer Services
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is to invest £161,000 creating 13 new jobs in its Contact Centre after monitoring showed take up of public access services is up by almost a third.
In May 2004, there was an average of 18,500 calls a month to the Council's newly-created Contact Centre and 2,000 visitors to One Stop Shops.
The service has been so successful that nearly 24,000 people call the Contact Centre a month and over 3,000 visit the One Stop Shops.
Opening hours at the One Stop Shops in Eston, Guisborough and Redcar are also being realigned. Although visits have almost doubled, take up on Saturdays remains minimal.
In October 2006, for example, 3,644 people used the One Stop Shop service. But only 12 of those visits took place on Saturdays. So staff are being switched to meet demand elsewhere.
The Council's Cabinet Member for Corporate Resources, Councillor Glyn Nightingale, said: "The Contact Centre and One Stop Shops have been a real success with the public, with increasing numbers of people now choosing to use them to get in touch with the Council. We're committed to making it as easy as possible for people to get the service they need. That's why we're continuing our investment in the service.
"The pilot Saturday opening has shown there's only a limited demand for One Stop Shops at weekends. By switching resources to times and options that the public prefer, we can offer a better service when people actually need it.
"People are now increasingly realising that it's easy to use a wide range of new ways to contact the Council - web cams in libraries, email - as well as the 'phone and in writing.
"By re-aligning the hours of the One Stop Shops and investing in 13 extra staff we can deliver an excellent service as and when people need it."
The One Stop Shops are currently open from 9am until 5pm, Monday to Friday and 9am until 1pm on Saturdays at Redcar and Cleveland Town Hall, Eston; Belmont House, Guisborough and Redcar and Cleveland House, Redcar.
The One Stop Shop will cease to open on Saturdays from April 1, when the new staff will be in post in the Contact Centre.
In May 2004, there was an average of 18,500 calls a month to the Council's newly-created Contact Centre and 2,000 visitors to One Stop Shops.
The service has been so successful that nearly 24,000 people call the Contact Centre a month and over 3,000 visit the One Stop Shops.
Opening hours at the One Stop Shops in Eston, Guisborough and Redcar are also being realigned. Although visits have almost doubled, take up on Saturdays remains minimal.
In October 2006, for example, 3,644 people used the One Stop Shop service. But only 12 of those visits took place on Saturdays. So staff are being switched to meet demand elsewhere.
The Council's Cabinet Member for Corporate Resources, Councillor Glyn Nightingale, said: "The Contact Centre and One Stop Shops have been a real success with the public, with increasing numbers of people now choosing to use them to get in touch with the Council. We're committed to making it as easy as possible for people to get the service they need. That's why we're continuing our investment in the service.
"The pilot Saturday opening has shown there's only a limited demand for One Stop Shops at weekends. By switching resources to times and options that the public prefer, we can offer a better service when people actually need it.
"People are now increasingly realising that it's easy to use a wide range of new ways to contact the Council - web cams in libraries, email - as well as the 'phone and in writing.
"By re-aligning the hours of the One Stop Shops and investing in 13 extra staff we can deliver an excellent service as and when people need it."
The One Stop Shops are currently open from 9am until 5pm, Monday to Friday and 9am until 1pm on Saturdays at Redcar and Cleveland Town Hall, Eston; Belmont House, Guisborough and Redcar and Cleveland House, Redcar.
The One Stop Shop will cease to open on Saturdays from April 1, when the new staff will be in post in the Contact Centre.
North Riding signs in place
Pictured are 3 of 7 North Riding of Yorkshire boundary signs recently erected on the roads leading into the Borough of Redcar & Cleveland.Sign 1 (bottom) - On Stokesley Road between Great Ayton and Guisborough
Sign 2 (middle) - On the A1085 Trunk Road on the boundary with Middlesbrough
Sign 3 (top) - On Normanby Road at Ormesby with Chair of the Ridings Society Cllr Chris Abbott in pic
The seven signs were erected at no cost to the Borough of Redcar & Cleveland. They were paid for with a donation of £1150 from the Yorkshire Ridings Society.
Chairman of the Yorkshire Ridings Society and Cabinet member for Housing and Neighbourhood Renewal on Redcar and Cleveland Council, Cllr Chris Abbott said:
"We are delighted that at last our real county is shown on road signs in our area.
"The Coalition running Redcar & Cleveland has promoted the area as part of Yorkshire ever since it took control in May 2003. In July of that year the Council made Yorkshire part of its postal address and introduced an annual Yorkshire Day festival that has proved very successful. The Council also joined the Yorkshire Tourist Board.
"Promoting the area as part of Yorkshire keeps our link with history and heritage alive. It is quite separate from the areas invented for local government administration, economic development and regional planning. These areas can change at any time but Yorkshire is one of England's 39 Counties, which have been part of our geography for more than 1000 years. Real Counties should appear on maps alongside our administrative areas.
"The Ridings Society campaigns for recognition that the three Ridings of Yorkshire still exist for all cultural, ceremonial, sporting and postal purposes. Local government changes in recent years have not affected the North Riding of Yorkshire. The 1972 Local Government Act abolished only North Riding County Council and not the North Riding.
"Government statements made at the time and often repeated since declared that "the changes were for local government purposes only, for all other purposes Yorkshire is still Yorkshire."
Monday, 15 January 2007
Council seeks independent members for Audit Committee
Redcar and Cleveland Council is seeking applications from the public for two new part-time and voluntary members to join its internal Audit Committee as part of a process to bring an independent perspective on how public money is spent and how it conducts business in accordance with the law.
Committee chairman Councillor Keith Pudney said: "Successful applicants will have an exciting and vital role in contributing and influencing the Committee's work.
"It is responsible for providing independent assurance to the Council of the adequacy and effectiveness of its internal control measures, which include risk management and performance measures."
The Committee also has the potential to advise all organisational arms of the Council, Members and Officers within its Terms of Reference.
Membership will involve five or six meetings a year plus additional time to consider issues and liaise with members and officers and entitles the person to travel and subsistence expenses.
Ideally you will preferably live or work in the Borough and possess an accounting background, while you cannot be related to an officer or Member or have been an employee or councillor in the Borough during the past five years.
Committee chairman Councillor Keith Pudney said: "Successful applicants will have an exciting and vital role in contributing and influencing the Committee's work.
"It is responsible for providing independent assurance to the Council of the adequacy and effectiveness of its internal control measures, which include risk management and performance measures."
The Committee also has the potential to advise all organisational arms of the Council, Members and Officers within its Terms of Reference.
Membership will involve five or six meetings a year plus additional time to consider issues and liaise with members and officers and entitles the person to travel and subsistence expenses.
Ideally you will preferably live or work in the Borough and possess an accounting background, while you cannot be related to an officer or Member or have been an employee or councillor in the Borough during the past five years.
Oh dear! Labour is struggling to find candidates for the Council elections
Selections from a Labour Party document found under the lid of a photocopier in Redcar & Cleveland Town Hall. (surely they were not using Council facilities? - CA).
Leader's New Year Report for 2007
Dear Comrades,
Campaigning. We were out in Eston on Saturday and Sunday with Vera Baird introducing the Eston candidates on the doorsteps in the Whale Hill Estate.
This year we have our local elections taking place on Thursday the 03rd of May. Whilst all the "A" wards have been completed we still need candidates for some of the "B" wards and also the "C" wards.
The Labour Group and Joint Trade Union meetings were reconvened during 2006. (Had they fallen out? - CA).
Unison look very likely to be moving out of the Town Hall annex up to Marton Road in Middlesbrough by the end of January 2007, after receiving notice to quit. (The annex is due to be demolished!!!).
The Unison Brancy Secretary has said on a couple of occasions that whoever takes control of the Council on the 3rd of May will have great difficulty when it comes to running the Council.
Yours fraternally,
George R. Dunning
Eston Park is outstanding and that's official
Rising achievements at Eston Park School has earned top marks from Ofsted inspectors.
The number of students achieving five or more GCSEs at the school has almost quadrupled in the last five years, resulting in an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating.
The report says: “Students make outstanding progress given their starting points and develop into confident young people.”
The Redcar and Cleveland school in Eston is now in the top 14 per cent of schools nationally for the progress students make from entering to leaving the school. Some students are given the opportunity to study GCSEs in Year 9 when they are 14, two years earlier than expected.
The report said: “The holistic approach taken by the school is a major factor in enabling the students to make excellent progress in their learning. There is a very strong sense among staff of their commitment to helping all students to achieve.”
Headteacher Jim Rogers, praised for creating an ‘ethos of continuous improvement’, said: “We are delighted that the report recognises the outstanding progress at Eston Park. We work extremely hard to instil appropriate values in our pupils and they can be justifiably proud of themselves and their school.
“This report is the culmination of 11 years of hard work by strong, dedicated staff at all levels. We intend to build on it to improve further to convince people of the value and importance of comprehensive education and to maintain Eston Park’s outstanding status.”
The report highlighted the ‘excellent’ student behaviour, ‘good’ teaching and high attendance which was hailed as ‘better than found nationally.’
It praised the promotion of healthy eating lifestyles to the school’s 899 students together with the school’s celebration of student achievements through reward systems and displays.
Redcar and Cleveland Council's Cabinet Member for Education Councillor Steve Kay said: "Congratulations to Eston Park on a truly deserved report which is testament to the dedication of hard working staff.
"The school clearly works extremely hard to ensure that every child is given the opportunity to reach their full potential and the improving examination results demonstrate its effectiveness in doing so.”
Links with parents were commended in the report, with inspectors stating: “The school works well, and increasingly successfully, to involve parents in the education of their children and is rightly continuing to explore new ways to help parents become more involved.”
The report also highlighted the extra support given to students with disabilities, learning difficulties, or those at risk of exclusion from school.
Inspectors predicted an ‘outstanding’ capacity to improve at the school, where the number of students has increased by almost 100 in two years.
The number of students achieving five or more GCSEs at the school has almost quadrupled in the last five years, resulting in an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating.
The report says: “Students make outstanding progress given their starting points and develop into confident young people.”
The Redcar and Cleveland school in Eston is now in the top 14 per cent of schools nationally for the progress students make from entering to leaving the school. Some students are given the opportunity to study GCSEs in Year 9 when they are 14, two years earlier than expected.
The report said: “The holistic approach taken by the school is a major factor in enabling the students to make excellent progress in their learning. There is a very strong sense among staff of their commitment to helping all students to achieve.”
Headteacher Jim Rogers, praised for creating an ‘ethos of continuous improvement’, said: “We are delighted that the report recognises the outstanding progress at Eston Park. We work extremely hard to instil appropriate values in our pupils and they can be justifiably proud of themselves and their school.
“This report is the culmination of 11 years of hard work by strong, dedicated staff at all levels. We intend to build on it to improve further to convince people of the value and importance of comprehensive education and to maintain Eston Park’s outstanding status.”
The report highlighted the ‘excellent’ student behaviour, ‘good’ teaching and high attendance which was hailed as ‘better than found nationally.’
It praised the promotion of healthy eating lifestyles to the school’s 899 students together with the school’s celebration of student achievements through reward systems and displays.
Redcar and Cleveland Council's Cabinet Member for Education Councillor Steve Kay said: "Congratulations to Eston Park on a truly deserved report which is testament to the dedication of hard working staff.
"The school clearly works extremely hard to ensure that every child is given the opportunity to reach their full potential and the improving examination results demonstrate its effectiveness in doing so.”
Links with parents were commended in the report, with inspectors stating: “The school works well, and increasingly successfully, to involve parents in the education of their children and is rightly continuing to explore new ways to help parents become more involved.”
The report also highlighted the extra support given to students with disabilities, learning difficulties, or those at risk of exclusion from school.
Inspectors predicted an ‘outstanding’ capacity to improve at the school, where the number of students has increased by almost 100 in two years.
Friday, 12 January 2007
Libraries host recycling surgeries
Redcar and Cleveland Council will be using its 13 branch libraries for a new awareness-raising campaign on recycling, starting at Saltburn on Monday, January 15.
The Council's Community Waste Liaison Officer Barbara Webster will be joined by assistants Chris Orr and Ryan Williams on a programme of visits, which plans three stops at each library from now until the end of March.
The sessions, funded through the Government's WRAP - Waste and Resource Action Programme - initiative is geared to offer advice and information to residents on all recycling issues.
Barbara explained: "This will be the third year we have organised these visits and we've been really encouraged by the turn-outs."
The Council's Cabinet Member for Environmental Improvement Councillor Bob Stanway said: "We achieved Beacon Council status for our waste management and recycling practises last year - and we're determined not to rest on our laurels.
"We see these recycling surgeries as another key way of getting our message across. We were all heartened by the Government's latest statistics which showed our recycling rate of 35.7 per cent last year as a 20.8 per cent increase making us the second most improved council in the country.”
Dates, venues and times for next week's surgeries are:
Monday, January 15: Saltburn, 11am-noon; Redcar, 2pm-4pm,Tuesday, January 16: Guisborough, 10am-noon; Ormesby, 3pm-4pm,Thursday, January 18: Grangetown, 1pm-2pm, Friday, January 19: Skelton, 10am-11am, Laburnum Road, Redcar, 11.30am-12.30pm.
The full list of surgeries can be accessed via the Council's website, www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk.
The Council's Community Waste Liaison Officer Barbara Webster will be joined by assistants Chris Orr and Ryan Williams on a programme of visits, which plans three stops at each library from now until the end of March.
The sessions, funded through the Government's WRAP - Waste and Resource Action Programme - initiative is geared to offer advice and information to residents on all recycling issues.
Barbara explained: "This will be the third year we have organised these visits and we've been really encouraged by the turn-outs."
The Council's Cabinet Member for Environmental Improvement Councillor Bob Stanway said: "We achieved Beacon Council status for our waste management and recycling practises last year - and we're determined not to rest on our laurels.
"We see these recycling surgeries as another key way of getting our message across. We were all heartened by the Government's latest statistics which showed our recycling rate of 35.7 per cent last year as a 20.8 per cent increase making us the second most improved council in the country.”
Dates, venues and times for next week's surgeries are:
Monday, January 15: Saltburn, 11am-noon; Redcar, 2pm-4pm,Tuesday, January 16: Guisborough, 10am-noon; Ormesby, 3pm-4pm,Thursday, January 18: Grangetown, 1pm-2pm, Friday, January 19: Skelton, 10am-11am, Laburnum Road, Redcar, 11.30am-12.30pm.
The full list of surgeries can be accessed via the Council's website, www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk.
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