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Nichola Turnbull (01670) 622617 [email protected]
6 March 2017
Dear Sir or Madam,
Your attendance is requested at a meeting of the AREA COMMITTEE – WEST to be
held in the Broomley First School, Main Road, Stocksfield, Northumberland,
NE43 7NN on TUESDAY, 14 March 2017 at 6.00 p.m.
Yours faithfully,
Chief Executive
To members of the Area Committee West
JR Riddle, (Chair), A Dale (ViceChair), JB Fearon, R Gibson, C Homer, CW Horncastle, I Hutchinson, D Kennedy, T Robson, A Sharp.
Steven Mason – Chief Executive
County Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2EF
(T) 0345 600 6400 (F) 01670 626030(W) www.northumberland.gov.uk1
AGENDA
It is expected that the matters included in this part of the agenda will be dealt with in public
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE 2. MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of the Area Committee West, held on Tuesday, 10 January 2017, as circulated, to be confirmed as a true record and signed by the Chair.
3. DISCLOSURE OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS Unless already entered in the Council’s Register of Members’ interests, members are required to disclose any personal interest (which includes any disclosable pecuniary interest) they may have in any of the items included on the agenda for the meeting in accordance with the Code of Conduct adopted by the Council on 4 July 2012, and are reminded that if they have any personal interests of a prejudicial nature (as defined under paragraph 17 of the Code Conduct) they must not participate in any discussion or vote on the matter and must leave the room NB Any member needing clarification must contact Liam Henry, Legal Services Manager, on 01670 623324. Please refer to the guidance on disclosures at the rear of this agenda letter.
4. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME To reply to any questions received from members of the public, which may be received in writing in advance of the meeting or asked at the meeting. Questions can be asked about issues for which the Council has a responsibility. As agreed by the County Council in February 2012, the management of public question time is at the discretion of the chair of the committee. Please note however that a question may possibly be rejected if: 1. it is not about a matter for which the Council has a responsibility or which
affects the county; is defamatory, frivolous or offensive; 2. it is substantially the same as a question which has been put at a meeting
of the committee in the past six months;
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3. it requires the disclosure of confidential or exempt information; 4. the cost of providing an answer is disproportionate; 5. it relates to staffing or industrial relation matters; 6. it relates to planning, licensing and/or other regulatory applications. If the Chair is of the opinion that a question is one which for whatever reason, cannot properly be asked in an area meeting, he/she will disallow it and inform the resident of his/her decision. The committee can request for written answers to be provided after the meeting if appropriate.
5. PETITIONS The committee is requested to: a) Receive any new petitions:
b) Consider reports on petitions previously received: no reports are due
to be considered;
c) Receive any updates on petitions previously considered. 6. LOCAL SERVICES ISSUES
To raise any issues about services provided by the Local Services Group with the Area Managers from Technical Services and Neighbourhood Services present. The Area Managers have principal responsibility for highway services and environmental services, such as refuse collection, street cleansing and grounds maintenance, within the geographic boundaries of the Area Committee.
DISCUSSION ITEMS CORPORATE
7. DRAFT LOCAL TRANSPORT PLAN PROGRAMME 2017/18 The report (page ) sets out the detail of the Local Transport Plan (LTP) Programme for 201617. Members are asked to comment on the draft programme so that their views on the proposals may be considered in the final approval of the LTP Programme for 201617.
DISCUSSION ITEMS LOCAL
8. HEXHAM HOSPITAL UPDATE A representative of Northumbria NHS Foundation Trust will attend to answer
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questions about urgent care provision.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION 9. MEMBERS’ LOCAL IMPROVEMENT SCHEMES
To receive the attached report (page ) about the latest position on schemes for 201317, for information.
10. URGENT BUSINESS (IF ANY) To consider such other business as, in the opinion of the Chair, should, by reason of special circumstances, be considered as a matter of urgency.
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IF YOU HAVE AN INTEREST AT THIS MEETING, PLEASE: Declare it and give details of its nature before the matter is discussed or as soon as it becomes apparent to you. Complete this sheet and pass it to the Democratic Services Officer.
Name (please print):
Meeting:
Date:
Item to which your interest relates:
Nature of Registerable Personal Interest i.e either disclosable pecuniary interest (as defined by Annex 2 to Code of Conduct or other interest (as defined by Annex 3 to Code of Conduct) (please give details):
Nature of Nonregisterable Personal Interest (please give details):
Are you intending to withdraw from the meeting?
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1. Registerable Personal Interests – You may have a Registerable Personal Interest if the issue being discussed in the meeting:
a) relates to any Disclosable Pecuniary Interest (as defined by Annex 1 to the Code of Conduct); or
b) any other interest (as defined by Annex 2 to the Code of Conduct)
The following interests are Disclosable Pecuniary Interests if they are an interest of either you or your spouse or civil partner: (1) Employment, Office, Companies, Profession or vocation; (2) Sponsorship; (3) Contracts with the Council; (4) Land in the County; (5) Licences in the County; (6) Corporate Tenancies with the Council; or (7) Securities interests in Companies trading with the Council. The following are other Registerable Personal Interests: (1) any body of which you are a member (or in a position of general control or management) to which you are appointed or nominated by the Council; (2) any body which (i) exercises functions of a public nature or (ii) has charitable purposes or (iii) one of whose principal purpose includes the influence of public opinion or policy (including any political party or trade union) of which you are a member (or in a position of general control or management ); or (3) any person from whom you have received within the previous three years a gift or hospitality with an estimated value of more than £50 which is attributable to your position as an elected or coopted member of the Council. 2. Nonregisterable personal interests You may have a nonregisterable personal interest when you attend a meeting of the Council or Cabinet, or one of their committees or subcommittees, and you are, or ought reasonably to be, aware that a decision in relation to an item of business which is to be transacted might reasonably be regarded as affecting your well being or financial position, or the well being or financial position of a person described below to a greater extent than most inhabitants of the area affected by the decision.
The persons referred to above are: (a) a member of your family; (b) any person with whom you have a close association; or (c) in relation to persons described in (a) and (b), their employer, any firm in which they are a partner, or company of which they are a director or shareholder.
3. Nonparticipation in Council Business
When you attend a meeting of the Council or Cabinet, or one of their committees or subcommittees, and you are aware that the criteria set out below are satisfied in relation to any matter to be considered, or being considered at that meeting, you must : (a) Declare that fact to the meeting; (b) Not participate (or further participate) in any discussion of the matter at the meeting; (c) Not participate in any vote (or further vote) taken on the matter at the meeting; and (d) Leave the room whilst the matter is being discussed.
The criteria for the purposes of the above paragraph are that: (a) You have a registerable or nonregisterable personal interest in the matter which is such that a member of the public knowing the relevant facts would reasonably think it so significant that it is likely to prejudice your judgement of the public interest; and either (b) the matter will affect the financial position of yourself or one of the persons or bodies referred to above or in any of your register entries; or (c) the matter concerns a request for any permission, licence, consent or registration sought by yourself or any of the persons referred to above or in any of your register entries.
This guidance is not a complete statement of the rules on declaration of interests which are contained in the Members’ Code of Conduct. If in any doubt, please consult the Monitoring Officer or relevant Democratic Services Officer before the meeting.
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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
AREA COMMITTEE WEST At a meeting of the Area Committee West held at Corbridge Church of England First School, St Helens Lane, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5JQ on Tuesday, 10 January 2017 at 6.00 p.m.
PRESENT
Councillor J.R. Riddle (Chair, in the Chair)
MEMBERS
A. Dale I. Hutchinson R. Gibson D. Kennedy (part) C.W. Horncastle (part) A. Sharp
OFFICERS
G. Davies Engagement Manager D. Hunt Area Manager (West),
Neighbourhood Services S. Mason Chief Executive N. Turnbull Democratic Services Officer K. Westerby Area Highways Manager (West)
ALSO PRESENT 11 members of the public Lorraine Dewison, Chief Executive & Nigel Walsh, Service Manager: Culture, Heritage & Libraries, Active Northumberland
33. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Fearon, Homer and Robson.
34. MINUTES RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Area Committee West held on Tuesday, 15 November, 2016 as circulated, be confirmed as a true record and signed by the Chair.
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35. PETITIONS No petition items were due for consideration.
36. LOCAL SERVICES ISSUES The agenda item provided an opportunity for members to raise any issues about services provided by the Local Services Group with the area managers from Technical Services and Neighbourhood Services present. The area managers had principal responsibility for highway services and environmental services, such as refuse collection, street cleansing and grounds maintenance, within the geographic boundaries of the area committee. (a) Local Services Issues Raised by Members
Salt supplies There were sufficient supplies and Highways Services were prepared for any adverse weather.
RESOLVED that the information be noted.
37. ACTIVE NORTHUMBERLAND UPDATE
Lorraine Dewison, Chief Executive of Active Northumberland, gave a presentation to address concerns regarding the new pricing structure for Active Northumberland, provide the latest position on memberships and respond to issues raised and questions asked at the area committee meetings in November 2016. (A copy of the presentation is enclosed with the signed minutes). She explained the reasons for the standardisation of prices including their increased costs, requirement to be selffinancing and operate without a subsidy. The differences in the old pricing structure were outlined; the research that had been carried out when the charges were reviewed; and the new simple membership fees. Reference was made to the longer opening hours and investment in facilities at the existing 14 leisure centres as well as the three new centres recently announced. Whilst some memberships had been cancelled following the implementation of the new new price structure on 1 November 2016, the ‘Join for a coin’ marketing campaign was extremely successful and large numbers of new members were joining on a daily basis; 734 new members since 1 January 2017. Some members had also rejoined when they had compared prices at other facilities and realised how competitive the fee was.
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Several members commented on the lack of consultation and understanding prior to the implementation of the new pricing structure but were reassured following the presentation. The following issues were discussed: Leisure centres had always benefitted from subsidies; whether it would be
feasible to operate without? It was acknowledged that this would be a huge challenge and that they would need to be work smarter and be more efficient, such as using marketing campaigns not previously utilised. Not all facilities were profitable across the group but they were valued by the community that used them and were worth supporting from surpluses elsewhere. Officers were also looking at sport development to make the inactive active and take advantage of Sport England funding.
Investment in energy efficient technology to reduce costs. It was noted that new centres were more efficient and cheaper to build than the cost of making improvements to older facilities. Ground source heat pumps were being incorporated within new buildings.
A councillor made reference to the problems he had experienced regarding notification of the new prices and the large increase in costs for 1:1 swimming lessons for children with additional needs who were unable to participate in group sessions. They were now unaffordable. Lorraine Dewison made reference to the expensive training which it was necessary for the employees to undertake and regrettably they were unable to continue to provide 1:1 swimming lessons at the previous rates. She offered to work with families to see whether they would be eligible for assistance and enquired whether 2:1 lessons would be appropriate. The following questions were asked by members of the public: Where were the 3 new leisure centres going to be built? It was confirmed
that work on new facilities had commenced at Blyth, Morpeth and Berwick. The arrangements for the financing of new leisure centres. Active
Northumberland had a licence to operate the leisure centres owned by the Council and therefore both organisations worked together regarding investment in new premises.
Clarification regarding the ‘Join for a coin’ membership offer. Members signed up for 13 months membership, the first month at a reduced cost of £1.
How many new members had joined? There had been 614 new members prior to the Area Committee North meeting the previous evening and the total had increased to 734.
Would additional members provide the extra revenue to make up the subsidy shortfall? Yes, it was hoped new members would generate additional income to make the leisure centres self financing. It was also hoped that investment in new facilities and equipment would benefit residents and attract tourists, particularly during inclement weather.
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RESOLVED that the information and comments made be noted.
38. BUDGET 2017/18 AND STATE OF THE AREA DEBATE Grant Davey, Leader of the Council, thanked the committee for the opportunity to attend the meeting and explained that although they were working on a two year budget, it it had been necessary to make amendments following changes required by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Steven Mason, Chief Executive, gave a detailed presentation on the background to the position faced by the Council and the budget for 2017/18. The discussion and issues raised would be fed into the 'State of the Area Debate' which was scheduled to take place in February 2017 at County Council. (A copy of the presentation is enclosed with the signed minutes). The presentation covered: the context of the budget; the split between capital and revenue; full details of the revenue budget and capital programme; treasury management and the capital programme; and core achievements and aspirations. Although the gross revenue budget was around £780 million, some of it was made up of grants that could only be spent on specific services leaving a net revenue budget of around £270 million. Information included: The National Government Funding Cut; Cumulative Pressures 201112 to 201920, How the Revenue Budget was funded, including how funding had changed
from 201112 to 201718; How the original 201718 budget compared to the updated budget; How the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) 201720 compared to the
updated MTFP; Why the position had improved; Council Tax proposals; Summary of efficiencies.
The following issues were discussed: The location of recently announced multi storey car parks. Work was
underway to identify suitable locations in the towns identified and would be subject to consultation and the planning process in due course. The inclusion of Hexham was welcomed.
Exploration of investment opportunities in the west area by Arch. The Leader explained the background of Arch by the former Wansbeck District Council and made reference to the process for the development of projects which commenced at a local level and brought to Arch who assessed viability. There was concern that rural parts of the county were
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neglected when compared with the investment in urban areas. This was disputed by the Leader.
The transfer of assets and responsibilities from the county council to town and parish councils. Concern was expressed regarding the additional requirements placed on parish and town councils in recent years, such as making arrangements for additional grass cuts due to a lower number being provided by the county council. The Chief Executive highlighted the changes to funding implemented by the Conservative government in recent years which disadvantaged rural authorities where the costs of providing services, such as household waste collection, were much higher than urban areas. He referred to the arrangements that had been made with a number of town and parish councils for an enhanced grass cutting service to provide additional cuts and the discussions which were being held with businesses regarding availability of their toilets for public use. He appealed to Councillors with contacts in government to highlight the problems of funding in Northumberland.
The Council’s Treasury Management policy and decision to build the new council headquarters had both been scrutinised by EY, the Council’s auditors; and had been found to provide value for money.
The Council did not have a large business rate base unlike neighbouring authorities and would struggle to be self financing under new proposals for local government in 2020. There was also a large number of outstanding business rate appeals with a considerable financial impact, if upheld.
The current situation regarding high school provision and condition of school buildings in the west area, was of concern. The Leader reported that the Council’s proposals to improve provision in the area had been rejected by the Education Minister. The Regional Schools Commissioner was considering the appointment of an interim Executive Body for Haydon Bridge High School and notification was expected in the near future. The ViceChair of Haydon Bridge Parish Council was pleased to learn that the school would not be closed as this would have had a detrimental impact on the area and viability of shops, as the school was the largest employer. Concerns had been expressed whether Bright Tribe was the right sponsor for the school but the Leader confirmed that the decision regarding the appointment of a sponsor would be made by the Secretary of State. The Chief Executive stated that the Council had been considering options for education in the west area given that Haydon Bridge High School had been placed in special measures; the condition of buildings; and decreasing numbers of children projected to require school places and continued viability of 2 high schools. Pat Hurst, governor of the school expressed her anger regarding the situation which had culminated over a number of years and for which she held the local authority responsible. The Chief Executive explained that the Council had limited powers of intervention with schools, particularly when they were an academy and run by a board of governors. The delays in recent years had been as a result of concerns expressed by Bright Tribe regarding the financial position of the school. The Council intended to continue to work with the school to make improvements.
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The maintenance budget for highways needed to be increased to reverse the cumulative effect of reductions over previous years; ditches and drains need to be reinstated to remove water from road surfaces as the repair of potholes was a temporary fix. The Leader reported that the highways budget had been significantly increased resulting in improvements to many miles of road and complaints were often received regarding private roads not under the Council's’ jurisdiction.
The arrangements for, and cost of borrowing, by the Council. The Chief Executive provided a brief explanation of the Council's’ practice regarding new loans. A significant increase in interest rates was not anticipated. The Council could not continue to provide the same level of services when 50% of its funding had been cut over a 10 year period.
The Chair of Corbridge Parish Council confirmed that they had planned a series of precept increases over a period of a few years in order that they could make arrangements for an enhanced service from local services.
Toilet facilities were a discretionary service. The proportion of spending per capita in different areas. The Chief
Executive explained that they did not have the resource to provide this information. He made reference to the referendum which had asked residents for their preference whether there should have been one or two authorities in Northumberland; 2 councils would not have been financially viable. He made reference to the analysis undertaken regarding the cost of waste collection, which was higher in rural areas as was the cost of school transport provision.
A member of the public expressed his concern regarding the lack of investment in infrastructure in Hexham despite a number of major developments in the town. He requested that Hexham be developed as a market town and was pleased to learn of initiatives such as Hexham House and hoped that improvements could be made to make the county better for everyone. The Leader made reference to the new council headquarters and investments in market towns.
The Chair thanked the Leader and Chief Executive for the presentation and information provided which had been enlightening. RESOLVED that the comments be forwarded to the State of the Area Debate following Budget Council.
39. TALL SHIPS DEBRIEF Nigel Walsh, Service Manager for Culture, Heritage and Libraries gave a presentation which demonstrated the benefits to Northumberland as a result of hosting the Tall Ships event in Blyth in August 2016. (A copy of the presentation is enclosed with the signed minutes). He outlined the mission, aims and outcomes of the event which had now been analysed and had exceeded all targets. This included: visitor attendance;
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economic impact; skills gained by trainees and volunteers; and profile of the county. The committee were shown a short video which highlighted different aspects of the event and extracts of interviews with visitors and trainees. He was extremely pleased to report that a high percentage of visitors intended to visit Northumberland again. Members of the public and councillors were thanked for their support which had contributed to the success of the event. The Chair and members of the committee congratulated Nigel Walsh and all those involved in the event. The television coverage had been excellent and had been seen worldwide. In answer to an issue raised regarding feedback to sponsors, the Service Manager explained that a number of functions had been held afterwards; one of which had provided Councillors an opportunity to meet with the trainees they had sponsored. It was noted that where a local trainee had not been identified, the funding had assisted individuals who had applied from other areas and unfortunately feedback had not been received. Eileen Charlton, Vice Chair of Haydon Bridge Parish Council made reference to the successful past events in the county and the initiative started by Langley Castle for a ‘Northumberland Day’ to be held on a an annual basis. The Service Manager confirmed that the Council and other organisations, such as Northumberland Tourism, were involved. RESOLVED that the presentation be received.
INFORMATION ITEMS
40. Future Meetings
It was noted that the next meeting would take place on Tuesday, 10 January 2017 at Broomley First School, Stocksfield.
CHAIR _______________________ DATE _______________________
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WEST AREA COMMITTEE REPORT DATE: 14 MARCH 2016 Report of the Head of Technical Services Local Services Cabinet Member: Ian Swithenbank Draft Local Transport Plan Programme 201718 Purpose of Report . This report sets out the detail of the draft Local Transport Plan (LTP) Programme for 201718. Recommendations Members are asked to comment on the proposals, so that their comments can be considered in the final LTP Programme for 201718. Key issues 1) A £19.579m Local Transport Plan Programme has been developed for
201718, consisting of Integrated Transport and Maintenance Schemes. 2) Funding for the proposed programme is made up of a combination of
allocations from Local Transport Capital Block funding (£18.509m) and the new National Productivity Investment funding (£1.070m).
3) The Local Transport Capital Block funding for 2017/18 has been assumed at
£18.509m. Part of the allocation for the Highways Maintenance element of the LTP Programme now includes a contribution from the Highways Maintenance Incentive Fund. The capital funding allocation has conservatively assumed a Highways Maintenance Incentive Fund at Band 2, as for 2016/17. However, the Council has submitted its self assessment for 2017/18 as being Band 3 due to further improvements that have been delivered in its approach to highways maintenance. If the Band 3 assessment is confirmed, an additional £145k of funding would be available for the programme. Confirmation of the Highways Maintenance Incentive Fund element from the Department of Transport (DfT) is expected by the end of March 2017.
4) The National Productivity Investment Fund is new funding for 2017/18 to
improve local road networks and public transport. £8.9m of this funding has been allocated to the North East Combined Authority (NECA). As yet it has not
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been determined how this funding will be allocated to the individual NECA authorities, however it is anticipated that Northumberland will receive between £1m and £2.5m.
5) Appendix A to H sets out the detail of the draft LTP Programme for 201718. 6) In addition to the above the County Council is also to receive £1.328m of
capital pothole fund grant for 201718. This funding will be utilised separately to the main LTP programme to undertake a programme of structural patching and small scale resurfacing across the county.
7) County Council Members and Town/Parish Councils have been consulted in the development of the proposed LTP Programme 201718, as part of the prioritisation process.
8) Capital Works Programme Cabinet Advisory Group, at their meeting on 16
February 2017, agreed to recommend approval of the draft Local Transport Plan Programme for 201718 to Cabinet.
9) Amendments of the programme that may need to be made as a result of this
consultation with Area Committees (or due to the level of National Productivity Investment Fund received) are delegated to the Director of Local Services and Housing in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Local Services.
Report Author: Margaret Robinson Programme and Production Manager
(01670) 624097 [email protected]
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Draft Local Transport Plan Programme 201718 BACKGROUND 1. This report sets out the detail for the draft LTP Programme 201718.
Appendices A to H contain the proposed schemes. 2. A £19.579m Local Transport Plan Programme has been developed for
201718, consisting of Integrated Transport and Maintenance Schemes. 3. Funding for the proposed programme is made up of a combination of
allocations from Local Transport Capital Block funding (£18.509m) and the new National Productivity Investment funding (£1.070m).
4. The Local Transport Capital Block funding for 201718 has been assumed at
£18.509m. Part of the allocation for the Highways Maintenance element of the LTP Programme now includes a contribution from the Highways Maintenance Incentive Fund. The capital funding allocation has conservatively assumed a Highways Maintenance Incentive Fund at Band 2, as for 201617. Should a Band 3 assessment be confirmed an additional £145k of funding would be available for the programme. Confirmation of the Highways Maintenance Incentive Fund element from the Department of Transport (DfT) is expected by the end of March 2017.
5. The National Productivity Investment Fund is new funding for 201718 to
improve local road networks and public transport. £8.9m of this funding has been allocated to the North East Combined Authority (NECA). As yet it has not been determined how this funding will be allocated to the individual NECA authorities, however it is anticipated that Northumberland will receive between £1m and £2.5m.
6. The summary of proposed expenditure in 201718 across scheme types is
as follows:
Minor Improvements £2,250,000
Safety Schemes £1,020,000
Principal Road and Footway Maintenance £1,940,000
Non Principal Road and Footway Maintenance £5,094,000
Surface Treatment Programme £2,485,000
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General/Structural Refurbishment Work £3,075,000
Structures Programme £2,390,000
Landslips Programme £1,025,000
Public Rights of Way Improvements £300,000
Total £19,579,000 7. Note that schemes within the programme are packaged together wherever
possible, for instance, when Minor Improvement town centre works are implemented they will include maintenance repairs, as appropriate. Similarly, when a Road Maintenance scheme is implemented the ‘package’ will include updating traffic calming features, as appropriate.
8. Priorities across the LTP Programme are assessed through an annual
review, which includes consultation with County Council Members and Town/Parish Councils. The assessment process involves scoring priority issues against LTP and Transport Asset Management Plan (TAMP) criteria.
9. A brief description of the types of highways and transport issues addressed
by the LTP Programme is set out below. Minor Improvements/Safety Schemes 10. The Minor Improvement Programme is aimed at creating improvements for
users of the highway network. The allocations are split between different types of proposals aimed at making improvements for pedestrians and cyclists, public transport passengers and road users. The improvements are designed to meet new and increasing demands.
11. A specific allocation is aimed at reducing the number and severity of road
traffic casualties, through a programme of local safety schemes. Another sum is provided to improve traffic management and to create safer conditions where road safety concerns have been identified.
12. Priority for Minor Improvements is given to schemes that contribute to the achievement of LTP objectives. The objectives reflect local needs and are related to national transport goals. The goals are: to support economic growth; to reduce carbon emissions; to promote equality of opportunity; to contribute to better safety, security and health; and, to improve the quality of life and a healthy natural environment.
13. Requests for improvements (and maintenance) are contained in the
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Directory of Requests Database and this provides a starting point for considering schemes for inclusion in the programme. County Council Members and Town/Parish Councils are provided with details of requests made from their own areas when asked to consider their priority highways and transport issues.
14. The detail of the draft proposals for Minor Improvements and Safety
Schemes for 201718, is set out in Appendices A1 and A2 to this report. It includes improvements to pedestrian crossing facilities in a number of locations including Bedlington, Mickley, Allendale, Newbiggin, Hexham and Ashington and improved footways and cycleways in Cresswell, Riding Mill, Cramlington and alongside the Aln Valley rail line. Improvements to car parking provision includes measures in Berwick, Ponteland, Seahouses, Morpeth and Amble. In Bamburgh, streetscape improvements are planned to complement the traffic reduction measures, road maintenance and increased number of spaces provided in the Council’s car park implemented during 201617. The programme will also address junction improvements in Cramlington and East Hartford, together with traffic management issues on Holy Island and in Blyth and Warkworth. Safety on rural roads continues to be an issue and £130k is proposed to be spent on remedial measures with an additional £110k specifically for safety issues on the A697. With regards to safety on the streets near to schools, £350k is proposed to be spent on reducing speed limits to 20 mph across the county.
15. It should be noted that in some cases the budget allocations contained in the Appendices to this report are estimates only. At this stage it is the issue or problem that has been prioritised for inclusion in the programme and the design process will provide options for finding a solution. The assessment of options will take account of a number of factors including value for money and affordability. Costs will be firmed up as the proposals proceed through the design process. It should also be noted that any schemes from the 201617 programme which are not completed by the end of the financial year will continue to implementation in 201718.
Highways Maintenance 16. The Highways Maintenance Programme is split between different types of
proposals aimed at maintaining the highway network to the standards set out in the Council’s Transport Asset Management Plan (TAMP). Funds are allocated across the programme by applying a scoring process that has been developed to deliver TAMP objectives and that also includes an element to recognise local priorities identified by County/Town/Parish Councillors.
17. Whilst the majority of the road maintenance programme is aimed at
addressing the structural decline of roads, provision has also been made for footways, car parks, public rights of way, signs, lines and drainage. The allocation for Principal and Non Principal Roads Maintenance Programmes is
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focused on the parts that are shown to be in the greatest need, which is determined by maintenance condition, highway safety, network performance and sustainability.
18. In bridge maintenance, addressing the backlog in the Bridge Strengthening
Programme remains a priority. The 3year Masonry Arch Refurbishment Programme funded separately and now entering its final year, will continue to be delivered alongside the LTP programme. There is also a continuing commitment to the Assessment and Interim Measures Strengthening Programme to analyse and strengthen weak bridges .
19. There is sufficient allocation in the Landslips Programme to enable
embankment stabilisation at six locations including A689 Slaggyford Caravan Park and A686 Cupula Bends.
20. Various improvements are proposed on the Public Rights of Way network at
locations across the county including in Blyth, Corbridge and Ponteland. 21. The detail of the draft Highways Maintenance Programme for 201718 is set
out in Appendices B to H, attached to this report. Capital Works Programme Cabinet Advisory Group Recommendation 22. Capital Works Programme Cabinet Advisory Group, at their meeting on 16
February 2017, agreed to recommend approval of the draft Local Transport Plan Programme for 201718 to Cabinet.
23. Amendments of the programme that may need to be made as a result of this
consultation with Area Committees (or due to the level of National Productivity Investment Fund received) are delegated to the Director of Local Services and Housing in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Local Services.
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Implications
Policy The proposed programme is consistent with existing policies
Finance and value for money Programme allocations are within the expected capital allocations for 201718.
Legal None
Procurement Resources required in delivering the programme will be assessed to determine if additional procurement is required.
Human Resources Existing staff levels will be reviewed to ensure sufficient resource availability for programme delivery.
Property None
Equalities ( Impact Assessment attached )
Yes No N/A
The needs of disabled people and those that are socially excluded have been taken into account in the development of this programme
Risk Assessment Risk to the delivery of any individual scheme within the programme will be considered during scheme development. By managing the risk at scheme level risk to delivery of the programme as a whole will be controlled
Crime & Disorder The implications of Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 have been taken into account in the development of this programme
Customer Consideration The delivery of the LTP Programme will significantly improve the highways and transport network in Northumberland for the benefit of the travelling public.
Carbon reduction The Integrated Transport element of the LTP Programme promotes sustainable travel through schemes that enhance facilities for walking, cycling and public transport.
Wards All
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Consultation County Council members and Town/Parish Councils have been consulted in developing the proposed LTP Programme. Background papers: Capital Works Programme Cabinet Advisory Group Report 16 February 2017. Report sign off. Finance Officer Monitoring Officer/Legal n/a Human Resources n/a Procurement n/a I.T. n/a Director PJ Portfolio Holder(s) IS Author and Contact Details Margaret Robinson Programme and Production Manager (01670) 624097 [email protected]
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Summary
Appendix A Integrated Transport £3,270,000
Appendix BPrincipal Road and Footway Maintenance £1,940,000
Appendix CNon Principal Road and Footway Maintenance £5,094,000
Appendix D Surface Treatment Programme £2,485,000
Appendix EGeneral/Structural Refurbishment Work £3,075,000
Appendix F Structures Programme £2,390,000
Appendix G Landslips Programme £1,025,000
Appendix HPublic Rights of Way Improvements £300,000
Total £19,579,000
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Appendix ALocal Transport Plan Programme 2016-17 Integrated Transport £mMinor Improvements
Improvements for Pedestrians & CyclistsLocation Issue Potential Solution Budget Allocation
Bamburgh Streets dominated by vehicles. Infrastructure improvements £200,000
Narrowgate, Alnwick Streets dominated by vehicles. Infrastructure improvements £200,000Amble, Bedlington, Prudhoe, Berwick, Hexham Lack of sustainable transport facilities. Schemes arising from new audits £40,000
Station Road, HexhamDifficulties for pedestrians crossing the road. Imps for peds inc. zebra x-ing £55,000
New Alnwick High School Safe routes to school
Wagonway Road junction improvements for pedestrians and opp. Co-op Victoria Terrace Phase 2 £145,000
St James Terrace, Riding MillLack of footway means pedestrians walk in the road. New footway £30,000
Cresswell Village to car park
No pedestrian link between the village and car park leads to indiscriminate parking in the village. Phase 1 new footway £5,000
Crow Hall Lane to Nelson Ind. Est, Cramlington No cycle access to industrial estate.
Phase 1. Extends cycle route into the industrial estate to improve access. £5,000
Aln Valley Aln Valley Rail Project
To contribute to work of Aln Valley Rail volunteers who have secured contributions and potential EU funding to provide footpath/cycle route along side of rail line. £50,000
Main Street Allendale Pedestrian crossing concerns Ped refuge or build-outs. £20,000Countywide including: Kielder, Corbridge, Amble Lack of access for disabled people. Dropped kerbs £40,000
A695 Mickley Pedestrian crossing concerns New pedestrian crossing £75,000
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North Seaton Road, Ashington Pedestrian crossing concernsControlled crossing near West View Phase 1. £5,000
Woodhorn Road, Newbiggin Pedestrian crossing concerns Pedestrian refuge near care home. £25,000A1068 Ashington nr New Moor Close Pedestrian crossing concerns
Potential puffin crossing on route to school. £75,000
A695 Dene St junction area, Hexham Improvements for pedestrians
Junction alterations and pedestrian refuge to slow traffic and provide safe crossing to bus stops. £50,000
Ridge Terrace, Bedlington Pedestrian crossing concerns
Increased pedestrian movements following opening of new co-op. Potential puffin crossing. £75,000
A192 near Wheatridge Park, Seaton Delaval Pedestrian crossing concerns Controlled crossing Phase 1. £5,000Smithy Bank, Craster Pedestrians walk in the road. New footway phase 1. £5,000
sub total £1,105,000Public TransportLocation Issue Potential Solution Budget Allocation
Alnmouth Station
New car park at capacity and pedestrian improvements may be required across bridge
Potential additional car parking and improved footway across the bridge. £50,000
Berwick Station Lack of car parking.New Car park (to combine with funding slipped from 2016/17) £20,000
Morpeth Railway Station Lack of car parkingPhase 1 potential extension to existing NCC car park. £5,000
Countywide Bus stop improvementsGeneral stop improvements, raised kerbs, etc. £40,000
Station Road/Sainsburys roundabout, Cramlington Buses consistently overrun kerbs. Investigate potential solutions. £5,000
Sub Total £120,000
Improvements for Road Users Location Issue Potential Solution Budget Allocation
Holy IslandPublic vehicles ignoring existing signs and driving into the village.
Measures to prevent public vehicles entering the village. £45,000
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Alnmouth Various traffic and parking issues.Traffic Management Improvements Phase 2 £70,000
Amble The Braid Lack of car parking in AmbleExtend existing car park and investigate other improvements £70,000
WarkworthTraffic Management/Car Parking issues.
Traffic management improvements to include improved signing to car parks £30,000
Forum Way/Westmorland Road junction, Cramlington Congestion at junction.
Junction improvements, including possible roundabout. £150,000
A192 East Hartford Traffic/safety concerns at junction. Junction improvements. £150,000Otterburn Towers Hotel No EV charger in a large rural area. Install new electric vehicle charger £20,000Seahouses car park Parking during tourism season Car park improvements £200,000Ponteland car park Lack of parking spaces Additional car parking. £200,000
Laverock Hall Road, BlythIssues with vehicles using prohibited route Provision of bus gates £10,000
Hareside Cramlington Parking problems TRO plus improved parking £60,000
Ashington town centre Car park layout and pedestrian accessMinor improvements to car parks and access (from car park study) £20,000
Sub Total £1,025,000
Minor Improvements Total £2,250,000
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Local Transport Plan Programme 2016-17 Integrated Transport Total continued
Traffic Management
Location Issue Potential Solution Budget Allocation
Countywide (including the following locations):-Northern Area - Newton-on-the-Moor and Christon BankCentral Area - PegswoodWestern Area - Painshawfield Estate, StocksfieldSouth Area - Sherbourne Park, Stakeford and Cresswell Village
Concerns regarding traffic speeds
Introduction of 20mph speed limits (not school related)
£70,000
Schools Countywide (including the following locations):-Northern Area - Scremerston First School, Longhoughton First School, Netherton Northside First SchoolCentral Area - Whalton Primary School, Western Area - Newbrough Primary School, Slaley First School, West Woodburn First SchoolSouth Area - Grace Darling Campus Newbiggin, Newsham Primary School, Seaton Sluice First School
Safety concerns outside schools
Introduce 20 mph limits (provided it is feasible to do so) outside schools and adjacent residential areas as appropriate. May also include any parking restrictions deemed necessary (eg School Keep Clears etc).
£350,000
Countywide - Traffic Regulation Orders (parking restrictions, traffic movement restrictions)
Various issues such as indisriminate parking
Traffic Regulation Orders - various solutions. Update of composite orders to be commenced.
£100,000
sub total £520,000
Local Safety Schemes
Location Issue Potential Solution Budget Allocation
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High Risk Sites - Locations to be identified when updated accident information is available to include 2016 accidents.
High Risk Sites - locations with three or more accidents in last 3 years.
Local Safety Schemes - Accident Remedial Measures. Approx 18 locations to be investigated
£220,000
A196 between Morpeth and Guide Post
Road Safety Concerns (High Risk Site 2016/17)
Phase 2 - Make Experimental Traffic Regulation Order permanent, and implementation of any further improvements deemed necessary following experiment including roads leading to Bothal and Hepscott
£20,000
A697 Safety Improvements (three sections to be confirmed)
Safety concerns along route particularly regarding speeding traffic.
Continued implementation of interventions at locations identified as priorities in Route Review.
£110,000
Rural Road Improvements -includes schemes at the following locations:- A1068 between Amble and Warkworth (reduced speed limit), Craster (reduced speed limit)
Road safety concerns. Various solutions including improve/replace signs and road markings and reduced speed limits where appropriate
£130,000
Countywide Urgent safety issues identified throughout the year.
Various solutions to reduce safety risks£20,000
Sub Total £500,000
SAFETY SCHEMES TOTAL £1,020,000MINOR IMPROVEMENTS TOTAL £2,250,000
INTEGRATED TRANSPORT TOTAL £3,270,000
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Local Transport Plan Programme 2017-18Principal Road and Footway Maintenance £1,940,000
Road No Location Description Budget Estimate
A1068 Scotland Gate to Guide Post Carriageway repairs £180,000
A698 Longridge Towers Phase 2 Carriageway repairs £80,000
A197 Fairmoor Carriageway repairs £90,000
A189 Moor Farm to North Seaton Drainage and Sign upgrades £80,000
A698 Cornhill village Carriageway repairs £80,000
A6079 Station Road, Hexham Carriageway repairs £220,000
A68 Stagshaw bank Carriageway repairs £60,000
A1068 Togston to Amble Phase 1 Carriageway repairs £180,000
A68 South of Ridsdale Carriageway repairs £80,000
A697 Bridge of Aln Carriageway repairs £100,000
A192 Wheatfields Rbt south, Seaton Delaval Carriageway repairs £150,000
A1171 Lancastrian Roundabout, Cramlington Carriageway repairs £120,000
A697 Longframlington Village Carriageway repairs £280,000
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A193 Bebside Roundabout Carriageway repairs £140,000
A197 Dark Lane, Morpeth Carriageway repairs £40,000
A698 Ord Road, Tweedmouth Carriageway & footway repairs £60,000Total £1,940,000
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Local Transport Plan Programme 2017 - 18Non-Principal Road and Footway Maintenance £5,094,000
NORTH
Road No Location Description Budget Estimate
B1338 Hipsburn roundabout to Alnmouth bridge Carriageway repairs £190,000
C176 Thropton to Trewitt Hall Phase 3 Carriageway repairs £90,000
B6346 East of New Bewick Bridge Carriageway repairs £100,000
B6345 Acklington Road, Amble Carriageway repairs £80,000
C71 Falloden railway crossing to Brunton xrds Carriageway repairs £70,000
B6525 A1 junction - Oxford farm Carriageway repairs £80,000
C94 Shilbottle 30 limits to Keepers Bank Carriageway repairs £120,000
U3124 Upper Howick Street/South Street, Alnwick Carriageway repairs £60,000
C169 Mile Moor farm west Carriageway repairs £60,000
B6346 Eglingham Hall Phase 2 Haunching/Patching repairs £80,000
U3090 Heugh Road, Craster Footway repairs £50,000
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U3144 Allerburn Lea, Alnwick Carriageway repairs £60,000
B6525 Barmoor bends Carriageway repairs £80,000
B6341 High Street, Rothbury Carriageway repairs £180,000
B1339 Lesbury village Carriageway repairs £90,000
C95 North of Warkworth Level crossing Carriageway repairs £50,000
U4089 The Croft, Thropton Carriageway repairs £40,000
C33 Pawston to Scottish Border Carriageway repairs £80,000
U3124 Weavers Way, Alnwick Carriageway repairs £40,000
SUB TOTAL £1,600,000
SOUTH EAST
Road No Location Description Budget Estimate
U6702 Green Lane, Ashington Carriageway & footway repairs £180,000
C404 St. Johns Road / Queens Road, Bedlington Station Carriageway repairs £80,000
C109 High Hauxley Carriageway repairs £60,000
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C99 Bede Street, Amble Carriageway repairs £50,000
U6706 Highmarket, Ashington Phase 2 Carriageway repairs £70,000
U9724 / U9513 Percy Street/Stanley Street, Blyth Carriageway repairs £60,000
C367 Arcot Lane, CramlingtonCarriageway Repairs & Drainage Improvement repairs £60,000
U9720 Middle Farm Road, Seghill Carriageway repairs £30,000
U9718 Mill Lane to Bridge, Seghill Carriageway repairs £30,000
U9516 First Avenue, Blyth Carriageway repairs £60,000
U9526 Collywell Bay Road, Seaton Sluice Carriageway repairs £80,000
U6529 Rosalind Street, Ashington Carriageway repairs £25,000
U6513 Bolsover Terrace, Ashington Carriageway repairs £30,000
U6518 Westmoreland Way, Newbiggin Carriageway & Footway repairs £58,000
U6503 Bothal Cottages, Ashington Footway repairs £40,000
U9502 Cowpen Estate, Blyth Phase 1 Carriageway repairs £40,000
U6705 Park Road, Ashington Carriageway repairs £60,000
U6528 Myrtle Street, Ashington Carriageway repairs £45,000
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U6715 Manley View, North Seaton Carriageway repairs £112,000
SUB TOTAL £1,170,000
WEST
Road No Location Treatment Budget Estimate
C324 Rowfoot Safety Fence Renewal £25,000
C302 Main Street, Haltwhistle Carriageway repairs £110,000
B6306 Dukeswood, Hexham Carriageway repairs £50,000
U8297 Causey Hill Road, Hexham Carriageway repairs £90,000
B6531 St Andrews Cemetary to A69 junct, Hexham Carriageway repairs £120,000
U8293 Priestlands Estate, Hexham Phase 3 Footway repairs £50,000
C202 Redesmouth Road, Bellingham Carriageway repairs £90,000
C242 o/s Eggar, Ferry Road, Hexham Carriageway repairs £70,000
C195 East of Wannylaw (Cornhills) Carriageway repairs £110,000
U5026 Buteland Fell, Redesmouth Carriageway repairs £70,000
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U8293 St Cuthberts Lane, Hexham Carriageway repairs £80,000
U8289 Leazes Park, Hexham Footway Reconstruction £50,000
C323 Lambley Farm, Coanwood Carriageway repairs £95,000
C282 Blackhouse to Channel Well Carriageway repairs £90,000
U8288 Tyne Green, Hexham Carriageway repairs £40,000
U7069 Park Avenue/Central Drive, Haltwhistle Carriageway repairs £40,000
U8289 Burswell Avenue/Villas, Hexham Carriageway repairs £60,000
U8294 Radcliffe Road/Springfield Road area, Hexham Carriageway repairs £84,000
U8238 Milkwell Estate, Corbridge Carriageway and Footway Repairs £60,000
SUB TOTAL £1,384,000
CENTRAL
Road No Location Treatment Budget Estimate
C130 B1337 junction westwards toward Hebron Phase 3 Carriageway repairs £100,000
C111 The Peth, Felton Carriageway repairs £80,000
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B6353 Callerton Lane, Ponteland Carriageway repairs £60,000
B6528 Hexham Road, Heddon Carriageway repairs £60,000
U6107 High Park Estate, Morpeth Phase 1 Carriageway repairs £80,000
U8285 Park Lane, Prudhoe Carriageway repairs £80,000
C156 Belsay to Bolam Carriageway repairs £44,000
C144 Correslaw Bends Carriageway repairs £50,000
C150 Betts Lane, nr. Morpeth Phase 1 Carriageway repairs £90,000
U9083 Middle Drive, Darras Hall Phase 3 Carriageway repairs £80,000
C144 West of Pigdon Carriageway repairs £90,000
U6104 Ackington to The Trap PH, North Broomhill Carriageway repairs £40,000
C254 Ovingham Road, Wylam Phase 3 Carriageway repairs £86,000
SUB TOTAL £940,000
TOTAL £5,094,000
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Local Transport Plan Programme 2017 - 18Surface Treatment £2,485,000
Surface Treatment - Principal RoadsRoad
Number Location Description Budget Allocation
A68 Border Forest Holiday Park South Surface Dressing £75,000
A698 Longridge Surface Dressing £85,000
A1068 Red Row/West Chevington Surface Dressing £30,000
A689 Slaggyford to Halton le Gate Surface Dressing £90,000
A697 Ford Surface Dressing £40,000
A1068 Plesseychecks Rbt to Hartford Bridge Retexturing £40,000
A696 Belsay village Micro surfacing £45,000
sub total £405,000
Surface Treatment - Non - Principal Roads
Road Number Location Description Budget
Allocation
C76 Littlemill to Hocket Well Surface Dressing £60,000
B1339 Longhoughton 30 mph limits north to Howick jct. Surface Dressing £30,000
B1340 Bamburgh to Seahouses Surface Dressing £125,000
U3033 Hazon Surface Dressing £90,000
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B6346 Eglingham Hall Surface Dressing £80,000
B6348 Weetwood Road, Wooler Surface Dressing £90,000
C94 Bilton Surface Dressing £35,000
C90 Bridge of Aln to Jockeysdyke Surface Dressing £55,000
C200 Hawkhirst to Wickhope Anchorage Surface Dressing £100,000
U5003 Otterburn Camp Surface Dressing £70,000
U8096 Temperley Grange Surface Dressing £70,000
C265/C270 Kiln Pit Hill to Slaley Surface Dressing £90,000
C265 Whittonstall to Kiln Pit Hill Surface Dressing £100,000
B6342 Steel Rigg to Little Swinburn Surface Dressing £100,000
B1322 Backworth Lane, Seghill Surface Dressing £25,000
C110 Cresswell to Lynemouth Surface Dressing £85,000
C137 Burgham Road Surface Dressing £110,000
U6004 A1 to Eshott Surface Dressing £60,000
B6343 Dyke Neuk to Temple Thornton Surface Dressing £60,000
C107 Chevington Moor to Acklington Surface Dressing £75,000
C144 Stantonfence to Pigdon Surface Dressing £45,000
C127 Butchers Lane, Pegswood Surface Dressing £44,000
C356 Berwick Hill to Horton Grange Surface Dressing £85,000
U9719 Pitt Lane, Seghill Micro Surfacing £20,000
U6575 Freeman Way, Ashington Micro Surfacing £20,000
U6511 Blackdene, Ashington Micro Surfacing £40,000
U9702 Albion Way, Blyth Micro Surfacing £25,000
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U9543Greenlaw Road/Grindon Place/Glenmuir/Glenluice, Cramlington Micro Surfacing £40,000
U6064 Tweed Avenue, Ellington Micro Surfacing £18,000
U9532 Denham Drive, Holywell Micro Surfacing £25,000
C49 Church Street, Wooler Micro Surfacing £18,000
B1339 South End, Longhoughton Micro Surfacing £18,000
U103 Newfields, Berwick Micro Surfacing £40,000
B1339 Embleton village Micro Surfacing £35,000
C393 Highfield Lane, Prudhoe Micro Surfacing £15,000
B1337 Ulgham Village Micro Surfacing £30,000
U8294 Chirdon Crescent/Nent Grove , Hexham Micro Surfacing £22,000
U7079 Moorland\Newholme, Haltwhistle Micro Surfacing £30,000
sub total £2,080,000
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Local Transport Plan Programme 2017-18General Maintenance £3,075,000
Budget Allocation
General Carriageway and Footway Refurbishment WorkA countywide programme of sites selected on a priority basis.
£1,715,000General Drainage Refurbishment WorkA countywide programme of sites selected on a priority basis.
£800,000General Traffic Sign/Road Markings Refurbishment WorkA countywide programme of sites selected on a priority basis.
£160,000General Car Park Refurbishment WorkA countywide programme of sites selected on a priority basis.
£100,000
Highway Maintenance Assessment and Advance Design £300,000
Total £3,075,000
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Local Transport Plan Programme 2017-18Structures Improvements £2,390,000
Assessment and ManagementLocation Description Budget Estimate
Various
Structural Assessments - Ongoing regime of Structural Reviews in Accordance with Highway Structures Code of Practice
£35,000
VariousInterim Measures Inspections - Active Management of Sub-Standard Highway Structures
£30,000
Various Advance Preparation - Advance design of future schemes £400,000
Sub Total £465,000Structures Improvements
A189 Klondyke Underbridge Phase 2 Strengthening £500,000
A6079 Hexham Tyne Reconstruction of river bank protection £150,000
B6345 Felton Bridge (topside) (phase 1) Strengthening, parapet renewal and waterproofing £500,000
B6349 Fowberry River realignment works £175,000
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C297 Ridley Hall Arch abutment works £100,000
C200 Carriteth High Abutment and invert works £100,000
B6341 Corby Strengthening £90,000
B6347 Shellrig Strengthening £100,000
C98 Sturton Grange Strengthening £110,000
C153 Shilvington West House Strengthening £100,000
Sub Total £1,925,000
Total £2,390,000
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Local Transport Plan Programme 2017-18 Landslip Improvements £1,025,000
Location Description Budget Estimate
B6344 Crag End Retaining wall validation £20,000
A686 Cupola Bends Embankment Stabilisation £225,000
A689 Halton Lea Gate Embankment Stabilisation £135,000
A689 Slaggyford Caravan Park Embankment Stabilisation £270,000
C180 Swindon to Holystone Embankment Stabilisation £135,000
U1080 Langleeford Embankment Stabilisation £90,000
B1340 Brunton Embankment Stabilisation £30,000
Sub Total £905,000
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Scheme Name Budget Estimate
Advance Preparation Allowance for investigation and design of future schemes. £120,000
Sub Total £120,000
Total £1,025,000
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Local Transport Plan Programme 2017-18
Public Rights of Way Improvements £300,000
Path no Location Description Budget Allocation
FP 30/BR40 Berwick Surface improvements £10,000
BR 6 Elsdon Smoutel Ford - construction (Design) £5,000
FP 16 Corbridge New bridge over Devil's Water - Phase 1 £50,000
FP 71 & 73 PrudhoeReplacement of 2 footbridges in Prudhoe (Hospital site) £15,000
Various BlythImprovements to urban and urban fringe paths £25,000
BR 6 PontelandSurface improvements to poorly drained bridleway £14,000
FP 8 Ellington Ellington Dene path surface improvement £5,000
BR 6 Heddon Path surface improvement £5,000
FP 6 Morpeth Path surface improvement £8,000
BR 1,13 Cresswell/Ellington Path surface improvement £10,000
FP 76 Hexhamshire Path surface and drainage improvements £5,000
FP96 Prudhoe River bank path repair & consolidation £10,000
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BR 72 Wansbeck Drainage, culvert and path surface improvements £8,000
Various Wansbeck Improvements to urban and urban fringe paths £25,000
Various General improvementsPath surface improvements. Details to be agreed £5,000
Various Various Signage £15,000
Various Various Surface improvments £40,000
Various Various Structures improvements £45,000
Total £300,000
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West Area CommitteeMembers Local Improvement Schemes
2013 - 2017
Progress Report - 1st March 2017
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WEST AREA
Cllr. P.A.M. Dale Members Schemes 2013 to 2017Electoral Division - Stocksfield and Broomhaugh
Report Date 01/03/17
Job Scheme Description Estimated Actual Approved Proposed Current Scheme Status/Comments
Number Cost Cost Date Completion
2013/2014 Approved Schemes
HO135573 Purchase and installation of new interactive SID warning sign, A695 West Mickley £3,700.00 £3,545.73 completed completed
Scheme Completed
HO135591Installation of new dropped kerb with H-Bar road marking outside Methodist Church, U8250 Mount View Terrace, Stocksfield £1,100.00 £1,086.59 completed completed
Scheme Completed
HO135647 Contribution towards erection of new bus shelter at Riding Mill £1,000.00 £1,000.00 completed completedContribution made to Broomhaugh and Riding Mill Parish Council on 5th February 2014
HO135665 Contribution towards construction of new parking area at Burnside, Mickley £0.00 £0.00 cancelled cancelled
Scheme Cancelled
HO135691 Contribution towards construction of new extension to Riding Mill Parish Hall £500.00 £500.00 completed completed
Contribution made to Riding Mill Parish Hall on 23rd April 2014
2014/2015 Approved Schemes
HO145789 Traffic calming (provision of new warning signs and road markings) B6309 Hindley £3,200.00 £1,912.45 completed completed
Scheme Completed
2015/2016 Approved Schemes
HO15SP03Contribution towards pilot careers programme at Prudhoe High School
£5,000.00 £5,000.00 completed completedPayment - to Prudhoe High School - Contribution paid.
HO155894 Installation of new dropped kerbs and footway resurfacing , U8250 Guessburn, Stocksfield £3,500.00 £3,500.00 completed completed
H Scheme Completed - Final costs to be finalised
HO155922Contribution towards purchase and installation of new bus shelter opposite Sunnybrae, A695 West Road, Mickley £12,726.00 £12,726.00 completed completed
H Scheme Completed - Final costs to be finalised
HO155954Traffic calming (Provision of new signage and road markings) A695 Riding Mill £5,700.00 £5,700.00 completed completed
H Scheme Completed - Final costs to be finalised
2015/170Traffic calming (20mph speed limit) U8098 Station Close, Riding Mill
£0.00 £0.00 cancelled cancelledH Scheme Cancelled - carried forward to 2016/17
2016/2017 Approved Schemes
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HO165995Traffic calming (20mph speed limit) U8098 Station Close, Riding Mill + Disabled Bay markings - The Surgery Branch End Stocksfield £6,000.00 £6,000.00 completed completed
H Works completed - Costs to be finalised
HO166051Contribution towards internal fixtures, fittings and furniture at new Prudhoe High School £3,000.00 £3,000.00 completed Mar-17
Contribution to Prudhoe High School capital scheme not made yet.
HO166068 Purchase of new play equipment for Mickley Play Park £5,254.00 £5,252.98 completed completed Neighbourhood Service scheme
HO16SP22 Contribution towards startup costs of new children's training initiative in Stocksfield and Broomhaugh Ward £5,000.00 £5,000.00 completed Mar-17 Contribution to Mickley First school not made
yet.
2016/177 Traffic calming (New gateway signage/rumble strips) C258 New Ridley £0.00 £0.00 H Draft estimate £2000 agreed
HO166164 Contribution towards purchase and erection of new meeting/storage hut for The Broomley Bee Project, Cherryburn, Station Bank, Mickley £2,000.00 £2,000.00 completed completed Contribution to The Broomley Bee Project paid
on 17 January 2017.
HO166187 Contribution towards construction of new scout hut for 1st Stocksfield Scout Group £4,000.00 £4,000.00 completed Mar-17 Contribution to 1st Stocksfield Scout Group -
Not made yet
2016/229 Traffic calming (New parking restrictions) A695 outside Greenlaw and Witchwood on east and west side of Mickley First School £0.00 £0.00 Awaiting draft design and estimate.
2016/230 Traffic calming (Erection of new traffic bollards and new pedestrian guardrail) on A695 outside Mickley First School £0.00 £0.00 Awaiting draft design and estimate.
Balance carried over from 2012 £8,848.77 £ 60,000.00
Total Budget April 2013 - March 2017 £68,848.77 KEY
Actual Cost + Committed Cost to Date £60,223.75 Approved Scheme Budget
Total Estimated Cost £61,680.00 Proposed Scheme
Completed Scheme / Final Cost
Balance Remaining to 31/3/17 £ 8,625.02
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WEST AREA
Cllr. J.B. Fearon Members Schemes 2013 to 2017Electoral Division - Corbridge
Report Date 01/03/17
Job Scheme Description Estimated Actual Approved Proposed Current Scheme Status/Comments
Number Cost Cost Date Completion
2013/2014 Approved Schemes
HO135622Contribution towards purchase and installation of new portable classroom for Corbridge Pre-School Charity, St. Helens Lane, Corbridge £5,100.00 £5,100.00 completed completed
Contribution to Corbridge Pre-School Charity - Contribution paid 10/12/13
HO135695Contribution towards the purchase and installation of new floodlighting at Corbridge Tennis Club £5,900.00 £5,900.00 completed completed
Contribution to Corbridge Tennis Club - Contribution paid 15/4/14
HO135696Contribution towards the purchase and installation of new play equipment at Parish Hall and The Riggs Playgrounds, Corbridge £4,000.00 £4,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to Corbridge Village Play Areas Improvement Committee - Contribution paid 10/4/14
2014/2015 Approved Schemes
HO145808Contribution towards construction of new gated entrance to link the Parish Hall and The Chains children's play areas in Corbridge £5,053.00 £5,053.00 completed completed
Contribution to Corbridge Parish Council - Contribution paid 3/2/15
2015/2016 Approved Schemes
HO155895Contribution towards purchase and installation of new cooker and electrical supply at The Parish Hall, St Helen's Street, Corbridge £2,762.00 £2,762.00 completed completed
Contribution to Corbridge Parish Council - Contribution paid 4 August 2015.
HO15SP14Contribution towards purchase of new flower planters for Corbridge Parish Council £3,402.00 £3,402.00 completed completed
Payment to Corbridge Parish Council - Contribution paid 14 December 2015.
2016/2017 Approved Schemes
HO166035Contribution towards construction of replacement clubhouse at Corbridge Cricket Club £10,000.00 £10,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to Corbridge Cricket Club paid on 21 December 2016.
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HO166036Contribution towards refurbishment of clubhouse at Tynedale Rugby Club
£10,000.00 £10,000.00 completed completedContribution to Tynedale Rugby Club paid on 4 July 2016.
HO16SP26 Contribution towards funding for end of life care bed at Charlotte Straker House, Corbridge £5,000.00 £5,000.00 completed completed Contribution to Charlotte Straker Project paid on
24 October 2016.
HO166129 Contribution towards traffic calming scheme, U8187 The Chains /St. Helen's Lane, Corbridge £3,000.00 £3,000.00 completed Mar 17 Contribution to 2016/2017 LTP scheme not yet
paid.
HO166143 Contribution towards purchase of new Christmas lights for Corbridge £2,000.00 £2,000.00 completed completed Contribution to Corbridge Christmas Lights Group paid on 17 November 2016.
Balance carried over from 2012 £1,686.97 £ 60,000.00
Total Budget April 2013 - March 2017 £61,686.97 KEY
Actual Cost + Committed Cost to Date £56,217.00 Approved Scheme Budget
Total Estimated Cost £56,217.00 Proposed Scheme
Completed Scheme / Final Cost
Balance Remaining to 31/3/17 £ 5,469.97
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WEST AREA
Cllr. R.M. Gibson Members Schemes 2013 to 2017Electoral Division - Humshaugh
Report Date 01/03/17
Job Scheme Description Estimated Actual Approved Proposed Current Scheme Status/Comments
Number Cost Cost Date Completion
2013/2014 Approved Schemes
HO135608Contribution towards the costs of purchase and installation of new play equipment at Wark Playground £3,000.00 £3,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to Wark Recreational Charity Playground - Contribution paid 11/11/13
HO135640Purchase of 1No. grit bin to be located at Warden Bridge
£200.00 £200.00 completed completedContribution to Warden Parish Council - contribution paid 3/1/14
HO135641Contribution towards purchase of new ride on lawnmower for Birtley Parish Council £2,000.00 £2,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to Birtley Parish Council - contribution paid 3/1/14
HO135655Purchase and installation of new interactive speed sign post, U8140 Frankham Road End, Fourstones £870.00 £614.21 completed completed
Scheme Completed
2014/2015 Approved Schemes
HO145698Installation of two new cattle grids on the U5057 at Coldcoates and the U5059 at Hetherington £10,000.00 £11,785.18 completed completed
H Scheme completed.
2015/2016 Approved Schemes
HO155847Contribution towards construction of new garage /storage facility at Humshaugh Village Hall £3,000.00 £3,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to Humshaugh Village Hall - Contribution paid 5 May 2015.
HO155848Contribution towards purchase of new ride on lawnmower for Humshaugh Cricket Club £3,000.00 £3,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to Humshaugh Cricket Club - Contribution paid 12 May 2015.
HO155861Installation of two new cattle grids on the U5057 at Coldcoates and the U5059 at Hetherington £10,000.00 £11,835.98 completed completed
H Stage 2 -Hetherington cattle grid - Scheme complete
HO155912Contribution towards conversion of Newbrough W.I. House into tourist accommodation £2,000.00 £2,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to Newbrough Town Hall - Contribution paid 28 September 2015.
HO155948Erection of two new street lighting columns, B6319 Butt Bank, Newbrough and one new street lighting column, B6319/C234 Junction, Fourstones £2,700.00 £2,700.00 completed completed
H Works complete, costs to be finalised
HO15SP09Contribution towards Wark Bridge Opening Ceremony
£500.00 £500.00 completed completedPayment to Wark Parish Council - Contribution paid 7 October 2015.
HO155974Contribution towards purchase of 2No. new interactive speed signs for Humshaugh Ward £5,218.00 £5,218.00 completed completed
Contribution to Humshaugh Parish Council - Contribution paid 25 February 2016
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2016/2017 Approved Schemes
HO166022Contribution towards refurbishment of toilets and construction of new disabled toilet at Colwell Village Hall £3,000.00 £3,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to Colwell Village Hall paid on 31 May 2016.
HO166109 Contribution towards installation of new drainage opposite The Green, C216 Main Street, Wark £3,000.00 £3,000.00 completed completed H Works complete - Contribution not yet made.
HO166154Traffic calming (Improvements to access, signage and roadmarkings) Three loctions: A68/C225 Beukley Junction - C234 Hardhaugh and B6342 Colwell - Phase 1
£2,100.00 £2,100.00 completed completedH Reports complete, costs to be finalised
HO166196 Contribution towards construction of new bus shelter at Newbrough £5,800.00 £5,800.00 completed Mar-17 Contribution to Newbrough Parish Council not paid yet
Balance carried over from 2012 -£77.55 £ 60,000.00
Total Budget April 2013 - March 2017 £59,922.45 KEY
Actual Cost + Committed Cost to Date £59,753.37 Approved Scheme Budget
Total Estimated Cost £56,388.00 Proposed Scheme
Completed Scheme / Final Cost
Balance Remaining to 31/3/17 £ 169.08
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Cllr. C. Homer Members Schemes 2013 to 2017Electoral Division - Hexham East
Report Date 01/03/17
Job Scheme Description Estimated Actual Approved Proposed Current Scheme Status/Comments
Number Cost Cost Date Completion
2013/2014 Approved Schemes
HO135565Traffic calming (No waiting at any time restriction) B6306 Gallows Bank, Hexham £2,500.00 £1,747.06 completed completed
H Scheme completed.
HO135585Contribution towards purchase of new ride on roller for Tynedale Cricket Club, Hexham £1,000.00 £1,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to Tynedale Cricket Club - Contribution paid 24/10/13
HO135625Contribution towards purchase of new floodlights for Hexham Abbey Festival £2,000.00 £2,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to Hexham Abbey Festival - Contribution paid 29/11/13
HO135680Contribution towards construction of a new all-weather training pitch at Hexham Football Centre, Dukeshouse Wood, Hexham £0.00 £0.00 cancelled cancelled
Scheme Cancelled - Contribution to Hexham Football Centre
2014/2015 Approved Schemes
HO145714Installation of new street lighting column at side of No.1 Newman's Way and 2No. LED lantern conversations at No's. 12-21 Gaprigg Court, Hexham
£2,000.00 £3,425.06 completed completedH Scheme complete
HO145720Contribution towards refurbishment of toilets at The Torch Centre, Hexham
£5,000.00 £5,000.00 completed completedContribution to The Torch Centre - contribution paid 24/6/14
HO145827Contribution towards refurbishment of Bell Terrace and Priestlands Dene children's play areas, Hexham £3,000.00 £3,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to Hexham Town Council - Joint scheme with Cllr. Robson - Contribution paid 9/4/15
2015/2016 Approved Schemes
HO155906Purchase and installation of new cycle stands and balance bikes in Hexham £4,512.00 £2,512.55 completed completed
H Scheme completed.
HO155941Contribution towards purchase and installation of new defibrillator and storage cabinet at Skipton Building Society, Fore Street, Hexham £2,000.00 £2,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to The Stephen Carey Fund - Contribution paid 8 January 2016.
HO155942Contribution towards refurbishment of kitchen at Hexham Community Centre £5,000.00 £5,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to Hexham Community Centre - Contribution paid 22 December 2015.
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2016/2017 Approved Schemes
HO166033Contribution towards construction of new extension to 1st Hexham Scout Group HQ, Lookwide Centre, Hexham £5,000.00 £5,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to 1st Hexham Scout Group paid on 8 June 2016.
HO16SP13Sponsorship of transport for Tall Ships Event at Blyth
£745.95 £745.95 completed completedPayment to Tyne Valley Coaches Limited paid on 7 July 2016.
HO166077Contribution towards installation of new gas pipework at Hexham Middle School £5,000.00 £5,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to Hexham Middle School paid on 28 November 2016.
HO166100Traffic calming (Revised parking restrictions) U8294 Maidens Walk, Hexham £2,000.00 £2,000.00 completed Apr-17
H TRO prepared with Bus Station scheme to save advertising costs
HO166104 Contribution towards purchase of new computer equipment at Queen Elizabeth High School, Hexham £10,000.00 £10,000.00 completed completed Contribution to Oueen Elizabeth High School paid
on 28 November 2016.
HO166163 Construction of new footpath at the Monksfield Centre, Corbridge Road, Hexham £3,150.00 £3,150.00 completed Apr-17 H Draft design prepaired,estimated total cost
£6,300 - Joint scheme with Children's Services
HO166146 Footpath resurfacing, B6306 Gallows Bank, Hexham £5,000.00 £5,000.00 completed completed H Works complete, costs to be finalised
Balance carried over from 2012 £1,776.87 £ 60,000.00
Total Budget April 2013 - March 2017 £61,776.87 KEY
Actual Cost + Committed Cost to Date £56,580.62 Approved Scheme Budget
Total Estimated Cost £57,907.95 Proposed Scheme
Completed Scheme / Final Cost
Balance Remaining to 31/3/17 £ 5,196.25
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Cllr. C.W. Horncastle Members Schemes 2013 to 2017
Electoral Division - South TynedaleReport Date 01/03/17
Job Scheme Description Estimated Actual Approved Proposed Current Scheme Status/Comments
Number Cost Cost Date Completion
2013/2014 Approved Schemes
HO135634 Contribution towards purchase and installation of new acoustic curtains at Allendale Village Hall
£1,646.00 £1,646.00 completed completedContribution to Allendale Village Hall - Contribution paid 13/12/13
2014/2015 Approved Schemes
HO145741Contribution towards installation of new air conditioning heat pump and electrical upgrading / rewiring work at Catton Village Hall £14,148.00 £14,148.00 completed completed
Contribution to Catton Village Hall - Contribution paid 22/8/14
HO145747Contribution towards installation of new water supply to upper studio at Allendale Forge Studios Art Centre £2,010.00 £2,010.00 completed completed
Contribution to Allendale Forge Studios Art Centre - Contribution paid 16/9/14
HO145823Contribution towards purchase of new Logic towed spray tank and extension boom for Allendale Football Club £2,004.00 £2,004.00 completed completed
Contribution to Allendale Football Club - Contribution paid 21/4/15
2015/2016 Approved Schemes
HO155908Contribution towards the costs of kitchen refurbishment at Catton Village Hall £6,000.00 £6,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to Catton Village Hall - Contribution paid 8 September 2015.
HO155917Contribution towards purchase of new ride-on mower for Allendale Cricket Club £3,375.00 £3,375.00 completed completed
Contribution to Allendale Cricket Club - 7 October 2015.
HO155964 Contribution to new double glazed window units and roof installation at Whitley Chapel CE First School £7,000.00 £7,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to Whitley Chapel CE First School - Contribution paid 3 February 2016.
2015/025Contribution towards purchase and installation of interactive speed signs, B6303 Catton £0.00 £0.00 cancelled cancelled
Contribution to Allendale Parish Council - Awaiting Estimate - Now a 2016/2017 scheme.
2016/2017 Approved Schemes
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HO166044Contribution towards kitchen refurbishment at St John's Church Hall, Snods Edge £3,000.00 £3,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to St John's Church Hall Trustees paid on 4 July 2016.
HO166066Contribution towards kitchen refurbishment at Whitley Chapel Parish Hall
£4,500.00 £4,500.00 completed completedContribution to Whitley Chapel Parish Hall Trust paid on 12 July 2016.
HO166110 Contribution towards purchase of new Sisis Dart Aerator for Allendale Cricket and Allendale Golf Clubs £2,000.00 £2,000.00 completed completed Contribution to Allendale Cricket Club paid on 21
September 2016.
HO166156 Contribution towards footpath resurfacing, U8226 Allenfields Footpath, Allendale £4,500.00 £4,500.00 completed Mar-17 Contribution to West Area Highways scheme not
yet paid.
HO166157 Contribution to Whittonstall Community Play Project £2,000.00 £2,000.00 completed completed Contribution to Whittonstall First school paid on 21 December 2016.
H0166186 Contribution towards purchase and installatin of two new interactive speed signs, B6303 Catton. £9,776.00 £9,776.00 completed Mar-17 H Order placed with SWARCO by Parish Council
Balance carried over from 2012 £5,736.48 £ 60,000.00
Total Budget April 2013 - March 2017 £65,736.48 KEY
Actual Cost + Committed Cost to Date £61,959.00 Approved Scheme Budget
Total Estimated Cost £61,959.00 Proposed Scheme
Completed Scheme / Final Cost
Balance Remaining to 31/3/17 £ 3,777.48
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Cllr. J.I. Hutchinson Members Schemes 2013 to 2017Electoral Division - Haltwhistle
Report Date 01/03/17
Job Scheme Description Estimated Actual Approved Proposed Current Scheme Status/Comments
Number Cost Cost Date Completion
2013/2014 Approved Schemes
HO125449Purchase and installation of two new interactive speed signs, Whitfield
£6,000.00 £4,835.00 completed completedContribution paid to Plenmellor with Whitfield Parish Council on 11 April 2016.
HO135599Contribution towards construction of new sport and fitness studio at Haltwhistle Swimming and Leisure Centre £5,000.00 £5,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to Haltwhistle Swimming and Leisure Centre - Contribution paid 14/10/13
2014/2015 Approved Schemes
HO14SP01Contribution towards roof repairs at Lambley Village Hall
£3,000.00 £3,000.00 completed completedPayment to Lambley Village Hall Committee - Contribution paid 28/5/14
HO145781Contribution towards erection of two new bus shelters at Haltwhistle Cemetery, B6322 Tyne View Road £2,000.00 £2,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to Haltwhistle Town Council -Contribution paid 3/12/14
2015/2016 Approved Schemes
HO15SP20Contribution towards legal fees incurred by Hartleyburn Parish
£4,000.00 £4,000.00 completed completedPayment to Hartleyburn Parish Council Contribution paid 29/3/16
HO155994Contribution towards purchase and installation of new interpretation and information unit at Epiacum Roman Fort Car Park, Castle Nook Farm, Alston
£5,000.00 £4,620.00 completed completedContribution to Epiacum Heritage Ltd paid on 1 June 2016.
2016/2017 Approved Schemes
HO166128 Contribution towards purchase of Haltwhistle Scout Hut by Haltwhistle Jubilee Football Club £7,566.00 £7,566.00 completed completed Contribution to Haltwhistle Jubilee Football Club
paid on 17 October 2016.
HO166148Contribution towards kitchen refurbishment, new plumbing works and purchase of new IT equipment for Haltwhistle Youth Club's new Hillside building
£10,000.00 £10,000.00 completed completedContribution to Haltwhistle Youth Club paid on 28 November 2016.
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HO166177 Contribution towards purchase and installation of new interactive speed sign at Whitfield £4,537.00 £4,537.00 completed completed H Contribution to Plenmeller with Whitfield Parish
Council paid on 3 February 2017.
HO166189 Contribution towards construction of new pre-school eextension at Whitfield C of E Primary School £10,000.00 £10,000.00 completed Mar-17 Contribution to Whitfield C of E Primary School, not
paid yet
HO16SP54 Contribution towards roof repairs at Feathererstone Village Hall £3,000.00 £3,000.00 completed completed Contribution to Featherstone Village Hall paid on 27 February 2017.
Balance carried over from 2012 -£648.09 £ 60,000.00
Total Budget April 2013 - March 2017 £59,351.91 KEY
Actual Cost + Committed Cost to Date £58,558.00 Approved Scheme Budget
Total Estimated Cost £60,103.00 Proposed Scheme
Completed Scheme / Final Cost
Balance Remaining to 31/3/17 £ 793.91
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Cllr. D. Kennedy Members Schemes 2013 to 2017Electoral Division - Hexham West
Report Date 01/03/17
Job Scheme Description Estimated Actual Approved Proposed Current Scheme Status/Comments
Number Cost Cost Date Completion
2013/2014 Approved Schemes
HO135582Contribution towards purchase of new ride on poweroll club roller for Hexham Leazes Cricket Club £7,644.00 £7,644.00 completed completed
Cllr C Cessford - Scheme Completed - Contribution paid 14/10/13
HO135652Contribution towards construction of new short game practice area at Hexham Golf Club £5,000.00 £5,000.00 completed completed
Cllr C Cessford - Scheme Completed - Contribution paid 11/4/14
HO135656Contribution towards purchase of new minibus for 224 (Hexham) Squadron Air Training Corps £7,356.00 £7,356.00 completed completed
Cllr C Cessford - Scheme Completed - Contribution paid 18/2/14
2014/2015 Approved Schemes
2014/048Footpath reconstruction and widening at junction of B6531 Leazes Crescent & U8290 Eilansgate, Hexham £0.00 £0.00 cancelled cancelled
Cllr C Cessford - Scheme Cancelled
HO145818Contribution towards construction of new pavilion at Hexham Leazes Cricket Club £3,000.00 £3,000.00 completed completed
Cllr C Cessford - Contribution to Hexham Leazes Cricket Club - Contribution paid 20/3/14
2015/2016 Approved Schemes
HO155920Contribution towards purchase of new ride-on mower for Tynedale Cricket Club, Hexham £7,365.00 £7,365.00 completed completed
Cllr C Cessford - Contribution to Tynedale Cricket Club - Contribution paid 30 October 2015.
HO155929Contribution towards construction of new extension to 1st Hexham Scout Group HQ, Lookwide Centre, Hexham £5,000.00 £5,000.00 completed completed
Cllr C Cessford - Contribution to 1st Hexham Scout Group - Contribution paid 17 November 2015.
HO155991Contribution towards refurbishment of kitchen and toilet facilities at The Hextol Tans Café and Restaurant, Hexham £7,111.00 £7,111.00 completed completed
Contribution to The Hextol Foundation. Contribution paid on 8 April 2016.
2016/2017 Approved Schemes
HO166019Contribution towards improved disabled access to bathroom and refurbishment of welfare rights room at West Northumberland Food Bank, Hexham
£2,101.00 £2,101.00 completed completedContribution to West Northumberland Food Bank paid on 24 May 2016.
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HO166137 Contribution towards purchase of new tennis ball machine, new lockers and bicycle stand for Tynedale Tennis Club £2,159.00 £2,159.00 completed completed Contribution to Tynedale Tennis Club paid on 8
November 2016.
HO166168 Traffic calming (Parking restrictions to allow access to back lane) U8290 Back of Rye Terrace/Millfield Terrace, Hexham £2,500.00 £2,500.00 completed Apr 17 H Consultation results to be anyalised
HO166202Contribution towards installation of new broadband telephone line and purchase of new lap top computers for 1st Hexham Boys Brigade, West End Methodist Church, Hexham
£2,583.00 £2,583.00 completed Mar-17Contribution to 1St Hexham Boys Brigade - not paid yet
Balance carried over from 2012 £5,605.02 £ 60,000.00
Total Budget April 2013 - March 2017 £65,605.02 KEY
Actual Cost + Committed Cost to Date £51,819.00 Approved Scheme Budget
Total Estimated Cost £51,819.00 Proposed Scheme
Completed Scheme / Final Cost
Balance Remaining to 31/3/17 £ 13,786.02
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Cllr. J.R. Riddle Members Schemes 2013 to 2017Electoral Division - Bellingham
Report Date 01/03/17
Job Scheme Description Estimated Actual Approved Proposed Current Scheme Status/Comments
Number Cost Cost Date Completion
2013/2014 Approved Schemes
HO125312Contribution towards resurfacing of Footpath 505/014 Jubilee Field to St Cuthbert's Well, Bellingham £6,000.00 £6,000.00 completed completed
Contribution approved but not yet made. Scheme carried over
HO125456 Contribution towards construction of new Puffin pedestrian crossing, A696 Otterburn main Road £15,000.00 £15,000.00 completed Mar-17
Design in progress
HO135603Contribution towards the purchase and installation of new solar panels at Rochester Village Hall £2,000.00 £2,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to Rochester Village Hall - Contribution paid 1/11/13
2014/2015 Approved Schemes
HO145711Contribution towards purchase and installation of new play equipment at Bellingham Playground £5,000.00 £5,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to Bellingham Playground Development Project - Contribution paid 16/6/14
HO145748Contribution towards construction costs of new extension to Kielder Observatory Car Park £5,000.00 £5,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society - Contribution paid 10/9/14
2015/2016 Approved Schemes
HO155854Contribution towards kitchen refurbishment at Bellingham Sure Start Children's Centre £8,000.00 £8,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to Bellingham Sure Start Children's Centre - Contribution paid 31 July 2015.
HO155956Erection of two new streetlighting columns, U5079 Castle View, Kielder
£2,600.00 £2,600.00 completed completedH Scheme Completed - Costs to be finalised
HO155957Contribution towards the purchase and installation of new interactive speed sign, A68 Ridsdale £4,342.00 £4,342.00 completed completed
Contribution to Corsenside Parish Council - Contribution paid 18 January 2016.
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2016/2017 Approved Schemes
HO166050Contribution towards constrution of new raised decking area and disabled access ramp at The Dark Sky's Project at Rochester Roundhouse £2,598.00 £2,598.00 completed completed
Contribution to Rochester Village Hall paid on 12 July 2016.
HO166094Contribution towards purchase of new ride-on mower for Kirkwhelpington Parish Council £2,750.00 £2,750.00 completed completed
Contribution to Kirkwhelpington Parish Council paid on 11 August 2016.
HO166173 Contribution towards the Kirkharle Lake Project £2,000.00 £2,000.00 completed completed Contribution to Kirkharle Creative Ltd paid on 3 February 2017.
HO166195 Contribution towards construction and installation of new floor and double glazed window units at Corsenside Parish Hall, West Woodburn £6,000.00 £6,000.00 completed Mar-17 Contribution to Corsenside Parish Hall - Not paid
yet
Balance carried over from 2012 £5,465.00 £ 60,000.00
Total Budget April 2013 - March 2017 £65,465.00 KEY
Actual Cost + Committed Cost to Date £61,290.00 Approved Scheme Budget
Total Estimated Cost £61,290.00 Proposed Scheme
Completed Scheme / Final Cost
Balance Remaining to 31/3/17 £ 4,175.00
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Cllr. T. Robson Members Schemes 2013 to 2017Electoral Division - Hexham Central with Acomb
Report Date 01/03/17
Job Scheme Description Estimated Actual Approved Proposed Current Scheme Status/Comments
Number Cost Cost Date Completion
2013/2014 Approved Schemes
HO135681Contribution towards construction of a new all-weather training pitch at Hexham Football Centre, Dukeshouse Wood, Hexham £0.00 £0.00 cancelled cancelled
Scheme cancelled - Contribution to Hexham Football Centre
2013/081Verge hardening, opposite Tynedale Terrace/The Terrace, A6079 Acomb Village £0.00 £0.00 hold hold
Scheme On Hold - £22,000.00 Exceeded budget
2014/2015 Approved Schemes
HO145727Contribution towards construction of new layby, U8293 St Matthews Road, Hexham £6,000.00 £6,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to 2014/2015 LTP Highways scheme
HO145828Contribution towards refurbishment of Bell Terrace and Priestlands Dene children's play areas, Hexham £3,000.00 £3,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to Hexham Town Council - Joint scheme with Cllr. Homer - Contribution paid 9/4/15
HO145754Construction of new layby / verge hardening, U8293 St Cuthbert's Lane, Hexham £5,300.00 £6,133.55 completed completed
2015/2016 Approved Schemes
2016/2017 Approved Schemes
HO166080 Contribution towards purchase and installation of 2no. Interactive speed signs on the A6079 at Acomb £9,752.00 £9,752.00 completed completed
H Contribution to Acomb Parish Council paid on 26 July 2016.
HO166102 Contribution towards purchase of new computer equipment for Core Music, Gilesgate, Hexham £2,012.00 £2,012.00 completed completed
Contribution to Core Music CIC paid on 16 September 2016.
HO166103Traffic calming (20mph speed limit/zone) C238 Main Street and surrounding area, Acomb £15,500.00 £15,500.00 completed completed
H Works complete, costs to be finalised - contribution raised from £3K to £15.5K 8/2/17
HO166201 Contribution towards Hexham 20mph speed limit scheme £4,000.00 £4,000.00 completed TBA Contribution to 2016/2017 LTP Scheme - not paid yet
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2016/232 Traffic calming (New parking restrictions) C238/U8319 Bishops Hill Junction, Acomb £0.00 £0.00 Awaiting draft design and estimate.
Balance carried over from 2012 -£3,594.20 £ 60,000.00
Total Budget April 2013 - March 2017 £56,405.80 KEY
Actual Cost + Committed Cost to Date £46,397.55 Approved Scheme Budget
Total Estimated Cost £45,564.00 Proposed Scheme
Completed Scheme / Final Cost
Balance Remaining to 31/3/17 £ 10,008.25
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Cllr. A. Sharp Members Schemes 2013 to 2017Electoral Division - Haydon and Hadrian
Report Date 01/03/17
Job Scheme Description Estimated Actual Approved Proposed Current Scheme Status/Comments
Number Cost Cost Date Completion
2013/2014 Approved Schemes
HO125362Erection of new street light on Public Right of Way Footpath No. 545/033 at Gilsland £4,850.00 £8,908.47 completed completed
H Scheme completed
HO135560Contribution towards major improvement scheme at Greenhead First School £6,460.00 £6,460.00 completed completed
Contribution to Greenhead First School Capital Improvement Scheme - Contribution paid to school
HO135600Contribution towards construction of new sport and fitness studio at Haltwhistle Swimming and Leisure Centre £2,500.00 £2,500.00 completed completed
Contribution to Haltwhistle Swimming and Leisure Centre - Contribution paid 14/10/13
HO13SP08Contribution towards floor repairs at Gilsland Village Hall
£1,000.00 £1,000.00 completed completedPayment to Gilsland Village Hall - Contribution paid 11/11/13
2014/2015 Approved Schemes
HO14SP02Contribution towards construction of new hard standing area and erection of screening at the recycling area and bus stop in Bardon Mill £612.00 £612.00 completed completed
Payment to Bardon Mill Parish Council - Contribution 25/6/14
HO145709Contribution towards refurbishment of clubhouse at Haltwhistle Golf Club
£5,000.00 £5,000.00 completed completedContribution to Haltwhistle Golf Club - Contribution paid 11/6/14
HO145710Contribution towards construction of new block paved area at Bardon Mill and Henshaw Community Village Hall £2,500.00 £2,500.00 completed completed
Contribution to Bardon Mill and Henshaw Community Village Hall - Contribution paid 11/6/14
HO145726Installation of 4 No. new pole mounted lighting units at Bardon Mill Village Hall Entrance, U7070 Thorntree Close Jct. to Riverdale, Bardon Mill £3,000.00 £2,004.72 completed completed
H Scheme completed.
HO145749Additional contribution towards refurbishment of clubhouse at Haltwhistle Golf Club £2,000.00 £2,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to Haltwhistle Golf Club - Contribution paid 16/9/14
HO145759 Installation of dropped kerbs A686,B6319,U8231 Haydon Bridge £5,750.00 £5,831.57 completed completed
HO145766Contribution towards construction of new car park at Henshaw CE Aided Primary School, Bardon Mill £5,000.00 £5,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to Henshaw CE Aided Primary School - Contribution paid to school
HO145768Contribution towards purchase of a new ATV bike for Haydon Bridge Utd. Football Club £2,688.00 £2,688.00 completed completed
Contribution to Haydon Bridge Utd. Football Club - Contribution paid 18/11/14
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2014/152Contribution towards purchase and installation of new interactive speed sign, B6318 Glenwhelt Bank, Greenhead £0.00 £0.00
H Awaitng confirmation from Cllr following discussions with PC
2015/2016 Approved Schemes
HO155859Contribution towards purchase and installation of interactive speed sign, B6319 Ratcliffe Road, Haydon Bridge £3,825.00 £3,825.00 completed completed
Contribution to Haydon Bridge Parish Council - Contribution paid 1 June 2015.
HO155885Traffic calming (Erection of new playground warning signs and additional road markings) Redburn Park, C311 Bardon Mill Main Road. £3,000.00 £1,584.22 completed completed
H Scheme completed.
HO15SP19Contribution towards the development and production of Destination Gilsland website £1,500.00 £1,500.00 completed completed
Payment to Gilsland COGS - Contribution paid 16th March 2016
HO155990Contribution towards refurbishment of kitchen and outside toilet at Gilsland Village Hall. £2,500.00 £2,500.00 completed completed
Contribution to Gilsland Village Hall - Contribution paid on 8 April 2016
2016/2017 Approved Schemes
HO166042Contribution towards purchase of new ride-on mower for Henshaw Parish Council £2,000.00 £2,000.00 completed completed
Contribution to Henshaw Parish Council paid on 19 July 2016.
HO16SP27 Contribution towards purchase of new defibrillator for Blenkinsopp Home Park, Greenhead £600.00 £600.00 completed completed Contribution to Blenkinsopp Residents
Association paid on 17 October 2016.
HO16SP48 Contribution towards purchase and installation of new bus shelter at Tow House, Henshaw £1,000.00 £1,000.00 completed completed Contribution to Henshaw Parish Council paid on
13 February 2017.
Balance carried over from 2012 £6,953.30 £ 60,000.00
Total Budget April 2013 - March 2017 £66,953.30 KEY
Actual Cost + Committed Cost to Date £57,513.98 Approved Scheme Budget
Total Estimated Cost £55,785.00 Proposed Scheme
Completed Scheme / Final Cost
Balance Remaining to 31/3/17 £ 9,439.32
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Number Estimated Actual
A = Proposed Schemes 6 £0.00 £0.00
Number Estimated Actual Totals
Total Budget Apr 2013 - Mar 2017 £631,752.57
Total Approved schemes 134 £568,712.95 £570,312.27
Total Remaining £61,440.30
Highway Scheme 27 £127,688.00 £131,243.40
External Contributions 107 £441,024.95 £439,068.87
134 £568,712.95 £570,312.27
B = Design 4 £23,150.00 £23,150.00
C = Consultation 1 £2,500.00 £2,500.00
D = Delivery 1 £9,776.00 £9,776.00
E = Completed 19 £103,709.00 £103,709.00
F = Cancelled 3 £0.00 £0.00
X = Financially Closed (Highway & External Contributions) 106 £429,577.95 £431,177.27
134 £568,712.95 £570,312.27
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