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<description>Harrowgate Hill Councillors News Blog. Brought to you by Gill and Mike Cartwright.</description>
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<title>Talking Together  Events</title>
<description><![CDATA[The first event will commence at 4.30pm on Thursday, 6th November 2008 in Central Hall at the Dolphin Centre. The event is being held to provide members of the public with the opportunity to learn more about cycling in Darlington, put questions to a panel of experts and have an input into a code of conduct for cyclists.
 
The second and third 'Talking Together' events take place on Thursday, 20th November 2008 in the Sports Hall at the Dolphin Centre. The first of these events has been arranged by GOLD, and aims to identify transport issues faced by older people and disabled people. The event will consider all aspects of transport including walking, cycling, taxis, buses and trains. This event will commence at 2pm, and conclude at 5pm.
 
The second event on Thursday, 20th November 2008 will commence at 5pm, and will be centred around the Supported Bus Services. This event will provide the opportunity to feedback previous consultation, and facilitate discussion to meet the identified needs. This event will close at 6.45pm. 

Sadly, our request to provide transport for elderly residents of Mayfair/Laburnam/Glebe Road with transport to the event on 20th November to discuss supported bus services was denied.Seems ironic that a bus service to discuss lack of bus services could not be provided.
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<title>News Round Up</title>
<description><![CDATA[We can confirm that at the end of November there will be NO PARKING signs painted on road at the entrances to Scotts Terrace. This was at the request of residents.

Gill had a meeting with Darlington Building Society’s chief executive, Peter Rowley, to discuss the future of a site to be developed by its subsidiary company Darlington Homes.
The site, at the former Harrowgate Hill School in Darlington, was bought by Darlington Homes from Darlington Borough Council after a competitive tender and planning permission was granted to develop 32 apartments.
Local councillors from the three main parties accepted Mr Rowley’s invitation to brief him on the concerns local residents have expressed about the security of the site. 
Following the meeting Peter Rowley said: “This was a very constructive meeting.  The councillors told me about the way the site is being abused by local youths trespassing, using the site as a congregation point and creating a litter problem.  I explained the problems we are having with theft, trespass and vandalism and the costly prevention measures we have implemented, including regular security patrols.
“The development is a victim of the current downturn in the economy and Darlington Homes intends to work with its architects to look again at how the site might be made more secure in the short term. We will also consult with planning authorities to consider how the scheme might be altered to accelerate the pace of development by providing homes that are more relevant in the new economic circumstances.
“All the councillors engaged positively with Darlington Homes and together we explored the many potential long term solutions. We will now reappraise our plans and work with the local authority to try and solve the problems which have concerned both our subsidiary company and local residents to mutual benefit.”

We are pleased that residents of Harrowgate Farm are pleased with the new bus service and thanks for all the mails we have received. W]]></description>
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<title>Message from the Ambulance Service</title>
<description><![CDATA[Message from the Ambulance Service
>
> We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its
> memory. If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the
> people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn't know who to
> call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the
> contact person in case of an emergency? Hence this 'ICE' (In Case of
> Emergency) Campaign.
>
> The concept of 'ICE' is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact
> during emergency situations. As mobile phones are carried by the
> majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a
> contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under
> the name 'ICE' ( In Case Of Emergency). The idea was thought up by a
> paramedic who found that when he went to the scenes of accidents there
> were always mobile phones with patients but they didn't know which
> number to call.
>
> He therefore thought that it would be a good idea if there was a
> nationally recognised name for this purpose.
>
> In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and hospital
> Staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply
> dialing the number you have stored as 'ICE'. Please forward this.
> It won't take too many 'forwards' before everybody will know about
> this. It really could save your life, or put a loved one's mind at rest.
>
>
> For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and
> ICE3 etc 
PLEASE PASS THIS AROUND AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE AS THIS CAN HELP IN AN EMERGENCY 


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<title>Junction Lowson Street and North Road Update</title>
<description><![CDATA[We have received an update from the council -

"A survey of the Lowson Street junction at 5pm has now been undertaken.

During the 20 minute period the following observations were found :-

    On numerous occasions motorists blocked the entrance to Lowson St.

    Of the six vehicles that turned into Lowson St from North Road, five parked up within five metres of the junction to enter the shop.

    Only one of five vehicles turning right from Lowson St into North Road had to wait for a gap to appear before they could complete their manoeuvre.

Clearly, there is an issue with motorists queuing on the A167 and blocking the junction and a 'KEEP CLEAR' marking across the junction should be incorporated in the future scheme I mentioned.

No other safety issues were observed, however, another part of the future scheme could be the inclusion of a build out south of the junction as previously discussed. This will improve visibility for motorists exiting Lowson Street.

I will make Major Projects aware of my comments for inclusion in the final design".



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<title>Junction Lowson Street and North Road</title>
<description><![CDATA[A resident has expressed concern re road safety and access at the junction of Lowson Street and North Road, particulary during rush hour periods.
Here is the response from the Highways Safety Officer-
"Thank you for raising the issue at Lowson Street and I will survey the junction one night at 5pm as requested.
I had a quick look during the day yesterday and I must admit that the visibility to the right exiting the junction is not good. 
Parked vehicles on the A167 south of the junction were affecting the visibility and I feel that something could be introduced to alleviate this problem.
However, there hasn't been a personal injury accident at this junction in the last five years.
 
I am also aware that Major Projects downstairs have a scheme in the pipeline to improve the junction and to convert the existing pelican crossing to a toucan crossing.
This scheme is still at the initial stages so I am sure that additional safety measures could be included if deemed necessary.
 
I will contact you again after the survey to let you know the best way forward"]]></description>
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