General Meeting B&PCP Charity No 1112151 Tuesday 20 November 2018
Present: M Bell, J Blackburn, J Blakey, R Cowen, J Geyer, M McKeon, G Parker, J Richardson,
M Ridley, S Raine, M Stone. In attendance: D Cullinford (Citrus), Cllr Dunn, A Leighton (Hawk), J
Taylor (Lichfield)
1 APOLOGIES: M Syer
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST FOR THIS MEETING: Declare interests when appropriate
3. INTEGRA 61 UPDATE: D Cullingford Citrus, J Taylor, Litchfields, and Andrew Leighton, Hawk
construction, informed of the latest developments of Integra 61. They took questions from the floor.
A member was concerned that the clearance of land and the start of construction works have
brought rats on to her property in Durham Road West, also there was increased noise because
trees have been felled, and 3m of land has been lost from the buffer zone.
The Integra 61 representatives will make a visit to review the problem as described.
A member questioned why there had been work on a Sunday and a Bank Holiday.
Andrew was unaware of works on a Bank Holiday but agreed that catch-up work was done on one
Sunday because of exceptional circumstances. Otherwise works finish at 1.00pm on Saturdays.
In answer to a question, it was confirmed that there will be a footpath from the site to Lambs Close
as part of the Persimmon housing reserved matters.
There was concern about mud and construction debris on the roundabout at Thinford but it was
discovered that this was the fault of a different firm driving into Tursdale Workshops.
A question was asked about the reserved matters in respect of the proposed ‘shed’ to which David
replied that the plan had been submitted and determined; complex negotiations have taken place
with the occupier but not signed. When there is a decision there will be a press release which
should say which firm it is. For information there is a Tenant & Funding Institute who own the
building long term, this is normal procedure.
David explained that timescales were crucial for the planning application earlier this year so that
detailed plans for the ‘shed’ could be drawn, which are now out to tender for a start date of March
2019 and occupation by Summer 2020. Interest from other occupiers is not at the same stage of
development but it is hoped that confirmation of the first ‘shed’ will encourage others.
There was concern about the quality of jobs being brought to Bowburn where there is a problem of
unemployment; David stressed that the quality of jobs was important, and they made quarterly
returns to the NE Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) about the number and kind of jobs available.
The housing by Persimmon would begin once the infrastructure was in place and take about 6
months for the first houses to be complete.
A suggestion was made to make the land next to the MW Services into a lorry park to which David
said he would entertain discussions on this, but it was the first he had heard of this and he had
been minded to build a hotel on that land.
Andrew Leighton, Hawk Construction, explained that Harlaxton had begun work installing the
Utilities from Metal Bridge to the ‘small roundabout’ and into the site. Hawk have removed Peat
Edge Farm; put the swales and basins in place for drainage; are laying the stone foundations for
the roads and the larger roundabout. Hawk will have to work at night for up to 3 weeks to build
new drainage to the piece of land next to the MW services.
Clearance of trees for 100m either side of the small roundabout would not mean that Tursdale
would lose the screening they desired because the trees on the corner remain.
There would have to be some night time works connected with the motorway junction
improvements. It was asked that all houses at Tursdale and back of Durham Road West be
notified of any disruption as a result of this. It was mentioned however that most of the
construction of the proposed roundabouts on the A688 would take place on the applicant’s land
and disruption from these should be minimal.
Integra 61 will co-ordinate their works on the A688 with the DCC works on the MW roundabout.
The width of the A688 will be restricted but there will be two lanes of traffic with a speed limit to
lessen the impact from the works on the roundabouts which will be mainly constructed on Integra
61 land. By late summer 2019 the roads into the site and the two roundabouts on the A688 should
be in place, and DCC should be finished on the MW roundabout.
Discussions are positive for a left-hand turn from the Services on to the A688 to the large
roundabout.
David, James and Andrew hope to give regular reports on updates in the future.
They were thanked for their attendance and left at 8.00pm
4. SECURITY: POLICE Update over the last month: Burglaries in Walker St (vehicle taken), and
Mary Terr (attempted break in). Thefts from the Coop (3 of meat and alcohol), Durham Services
(fuel taken without payment), Durham Rd (Pet taken from garden). Criminal damage in Newburn
Ave (damage to felt roof), Henry Ave (window smashed), Surtees Ave (damage to hedge),
Steavenson Street (attempted damage to gas pipe), St Johns Crescent (Window smashed). Anti-
Social Behaviour in St Johns Crescent (Anti-social use of fireworks).
PACT Walkabout: Wednesday 12 December 10am at Bowburn Community Centre
5. MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING 16 October 2018 agreed.
MATTERS ARISING: Gas box is to be painted and repairs to more gas boxes in needed.
6. FINANCES:
i)Treasurer’s report: Coop Community Fund bird boxes; Choose a new project; DCC Tree Week
fund; Advertising ‘teardrop’ banner. These projects will be updated at the Trustees’ meeting in
December.
ii) Raffle: M Ridley won the raffle kindly donated by S Raine. J Richardson will bring the prize in
January.
iii) Quiz Results of ‘Musical interludes’ 1st C Chantler Bath, 2nd S Raine OQ, 3rd J Baker Bath;
The new quiz is ‘All at sea’ to return by 16 February 2019.
iv) History book: Copies of the local history book is expected to be on sale before Christmas
7. ITEMS FOR ANY OTHER BUSINESS: Air quality control; Publicity.
8. LOCAL REPORTS:
i)PLANNING: Durham Plan has no timetable. New roads are contentious, and a member has
attended a meeting about the Plan and has mentioned Bowburn’s Industrial Relief Road and the
Leamside Line.
County Hall is ongoing.
Hill Top View footpath has no progress.
Parkhill site has coach lights and flood lights on the front of the houses which create glare for the
existing residents. Keepmoat will add filters to the lights to stop the glare to alleviate the problem.
Nature Trail has no progress.
Bowburn Hall lodges have been approved and residents are happy with the reassurances from
DCC officers about their instalment.
Oak Tree care home has made no meaningful progress.
‘Old’ Coop area has planning permission in principle on condition that S106 monies, according to
DCC calculations, are paid but works appear to have started prematurely before the certificate has
been issued. COUNCILLORS
Road Chef drive-through to extend car park to accommodate the loss of the original car park to an
extension to the Services also appears to have started prematurely.
Old Quarrington barn conversion: The applicants have belatedly served notice on the owners of
the track accessing the property that they have made an application.
Katem sewage treatment: The reason for not connecting to the main drainage system was
explained. Klargester, the type of sewage treatment proposed, is not a problem to residents as it
does not create odours and is safe.
ii) Community Centre: Trading is good. The mural will be officially opened on Friday; The
pantomime is on 29 December. The next board meeting is Tuesday 27 November.
iii) Youth Centre: There will not be an extension, but a new heating and air conditioning in the main
hall, which will create revenue. There are extra sessions for the young people and the gym is
doing well.
iv) Bowburn Primary School: There is a dispute between County and CISWO about the value of
the strip of land allocated for access to the school entrance from the C12A.
9. CORRESPONDENCE: All correspondence has been circulated by email.
10. REPORTS IN THE WIDER AREA:
i)AAP: The key messages from the Board Meeting held on 2 October at Bowburn Community Centre with
Councillor McKeon was Chair. Parish Councillor Oliver was welcomed as the Town/Parish Council
Representative. M Maiden, Specialist Interventions Manager delivered a presentation on ‘Ways to
Wellbeing’. G Elliott delivered a presentation on the Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP) Consultation
2019/20. Comments will be considered by Cabinet in December ’18, and February 2019. Temporary police
Inspector Clarke gave an update on policing information and neighbourhood issuesraised by residents.
These Neighbourhood Budget projects; were approved: Cllr Dunn £100 to Durham Remembrance
Parade – A Warm Welcome; Cllrs Brookes/Hovvels/Grant £1000 Deaf Hill Regen Partnership –
Stairwell Refurbishment; Cllr Hovvels £1000 Trimdon Grange Community Centre – Table Tennis
Equipment
Cllr Brookes/Oliver £8195 Trimdon Community College Association
Next Board meeting: Thursday 6 December St Alban’s Church Trimdon Grange from 5pm
PARTICIPATORY BUDGET: Christmas decorations; The Partnership was unsuccessful in getting
AAP funding for the set-up costs for the lights. Future funding ideas will be discussed at the
Trustees’ meeting.
ii) COUNTY COUNCILLOR ROUNDUP: Cllr Blakey reported that there are new signs in the park
to discourage dog fouling; a warning parking poster has been put at the Infant School; asked for
an information poster on what to do if syringes are found; fly-tipping was shop related; PCSO
Banks apologised for no PACT walkabout in November because he was at Quarrington Hill
remembrance service, and he will be leaving the area to become a police officer.
Cllr McKeon reported that there will be bollards in Tweddle Terrace and railings at the bus stand;
Has had discussions about a community speed watch programme; Officers will visit the Coop area
to see which road markings can be refreshed; Dog poo bins have been installed on the school
path to the park and one will go on the road to Old Quarrington.
Cllr Dunn reported positive comments about the ‘Tommies’ and the Remembrance Service in
Bowburn; The fabricator and galvaniser have gained more business from the making of the
Tommies; Joint Stocks green waste has been approved; A Xmas tree will be in place at the
Community Centre; asked for a Councillors asked for sympathetic conversion of Bowburn Infant
School when it is vacated; Government Rurality money will not be for Co Durham; the retention of
business rates will not help County Durham, and the funding to schools will be reduced because of
the small numbers of pupils in Durham’s rural schools.
iii) PARISH: Report of Cassop-cum-Quarrington Parish Council Meeting, 17th October 2018
Following interviews for an Assistant Parish Clerk by 5 members of the Parish Council on 3
October, the chosen candidate was recommended to the full Parish, and she was offered the post.
She is Gillian Kelly and has now accepted the post. The Parish has agreed to the forming of an
Environmental Committee, to play a small part in looking after our environment. We hope to look
at our land management, spending, and any Planning Applications we are asked to comment on.
(Inaugural meeting took place tonight)
Mike Syer co-ordinated plans for the Centenary Remembrance Day Ceremony in Bowburn, to be
hosted by the Parish Council. He did this most successfully.
Next meetings 21 November at Bowburn; 19 December at Cassop from 6.30pm
Neighbourhood Plan: This will be taken to the Parish on Wednesday where 14 green sites and
Heritage assets will be discussed. One proposed new site if John Hare’s Wood where and
Footpath 43 has been designated. Another proposed new site is at Parkhill (West Hetton Lodge)
Wood.
Litter pick: Saturday 1 December – meet at 9.30am in the car park of the Community Centre
Coal Column: There is a consultation questionnaire in the Bowburn Interchange to return by 11
January, and an open evening in Bowburn Community Centre on 16 January.
iv) QUARRY LIAISON: The next meeting will be in March 2019. The ‘blue path’ response is due on
20 November 2018. A response had been received from County just before this meeting started
(which in fact was a ‘holding’ response)
11. GROUP NOTICEBOARD:
i) Banner: No outings this month.
ii) BVC: Interchange 89 will be ready for delivery towards the end of next week, 1 December.
Quiz night Friday 25 January 2019.
iii) History: The History Room is open on Wednesday’s between 1.00pm and 3.00pm
12. AOB: A request was made for the results of the air quality survey which was to be ready in
September.
It was suggested that funding bodies should be publicised on successful projects.
13. TRUSTEES: 4 December 2018 at 6.00pm in Bowburn Community Centre
NEXT GENERAL MEETING: 15 January 2019 at 6.00pm in Bowburn Community Centre
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR