Costs are still awaited for moving the interactive sign on Castle
View. Checks will also need to be made with Highways Department to
confirm it is possible. County Council have confirmed that the
request to move the 30mph sign will be put on the “Local Transport
Plan” for consideration, but they have been asked to give the
Parish Council an estimate of the cost and when this is received, the
Parish Council may consider paying for the sign to be moved out of
their budget rather than wait for County Council to do it.
Many thanks to Bob Klotz who has restored the Millennium Bench on
the Pack Horse Green. Over 14 years since this bench was purchased
for the Millennium – how time flies!
The drain on Castle View is still causing problems – a request
has been submitted to put a camera down to try and establish what is
causing it.
Work on the bridge is a further 2 weeks behind schedule –
hopefully there will be no more delays but unfortunately, problems
often arise only when work starts or progresses.
The first Parish Council meeting of the New Year is on 15th
January at 7.15pm in the Blackett Room.
Margaret Davenport
Clerk to Ovingham Parish Council
Wednesday, 10 December 2014
Wednesday, 5 November 2014
Parish News - November 2014
At the October meeting, PC Charlie Cross talked in general, about
traffic issues and speeding in the village. He reported that the
current 20mph speed restriction in Wylam is being monitored and it
was noted that the Parish Council have asked for 20mph for Ovingham
to be included in the Local Transport Plan, which was submitted to
County Council. PC Cross did point out that volume of traffic is one
of the areas looked at when considering 20mph, and currently due to
the bridge closure, there is less traffic in Ovingham. PC Cross also
stated that whilst speed cameras can be used, enforcement was always
going to be a problem. People needed educating and unfortunately,
speeding was always going to be a concern.
The Parish Council are again making enquiries to see if the 30mph speed limit sign, at the entrance to Ovingham by Piper Road Estate, can be moved further down the hill (towards Wylam). They are also obtaining costs for moving the interactive sign on Castle View nearer the eastern entrance to the village. A site meeting with the manufacturers has confirmed it is possible, but no decision can be made until a quote has been received.
Work on Ovingham Bridge is about 4 weeks behind schedule. Updates are available on the Parish Council website, as well as the County Council website. Meetings are held on a regular basis and concerns are passed on to the chief engineer, by Cllr Jordon. There is also a short survey, prepared by Newcastle University for the i-BUILD research programme which is available until 1st December. Please take time to complete it - https:/ /www.surveymonkey.com/s/DTWVC8B
The next meeting of the council is on 20 November at 7:15pm in the Reading Room.
Margaret Davenport
Clerk to Ovingham Parish Council
The Parish Council are again making enquiries to see if the 30mph speed limit sign, at the entrance to Ovingham by Piper Road Estate, can be moved further down the hill (towards Wylam). They are also obtaining costs for moving the interactive sign on Castle View nearer the eastern entrance to the village. A site meeting with the manufacturers has confirmed it is possible, but no decision can be made until a quote has been received.
Work on Ovingham Bridge is about 4 weeks behind schedule. Updates are available on the Parish Council website, as well as the County Council website. Meetings are held on a regular basis and concerns are passed on to the chief engineer, by Cllr Jordon. There is also a short survey, prepared by Newcastle University for the i-BUILD research programme which is available until 1st December. Please take time to complete it - https:/ /www.surveymonkey.com/s/DTWVC8B
The next meeting of the council is on 20 November at 7:15pm in the Reading Room.
Margaret Davenport
Clerk to Ovingham Parish Council
Tuesday, 4 November 2014
Bridge Closure - Survey of Its Impact
Dr. Arthur Affleck is conducting research into the effects of the closure of Ovingham Bridge and has invited residents of Ovingham and Prudhoe to complete a short questionnaire. His email appears below.
Dear Resident of Ovingham/Prudhoe,
As part of the i-BUILD research programme, Newcastle University are researching different aspects of infrastructure including the value of roads and bridges to society. i-BUILD is funded by the EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) and the ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council).
With the closure of Ovingham Bridge we want to know how this change has affected the people of Ovingham and Prudhoe. Please help us find out some of the social and economic impacts connected to the bridge and complete this short survey about the bridge's closure. It will only take about five minutes. Here is the link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DTWVC8B
Please forward this email to friends, family and colleagues living in Ovingham or Prudhoe, so we can get wide range of views about the bridge's closure.
This survey will be open until 1st December 2014 and we will post the results on i-BUILD's website in the New Year. If you want further information please contact Dr Arthur Affleck by email:
arthur.affleck@newcastle.ac.uk
Or by post
Newcastle University
Newcastle University Business School
5 Barrack Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 7SE
Please feel free to complete this survey and draw it to the attention of any resident you think might also complete it.
Dear Resident of Ovingham/Prudhoe,
As part of the i-BUILD research programme, Newcastle University are researching different aspects of infrastructure including the value of roads and bridges to society. i-BUILD is funded by the EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) and the ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council).
With the closure of Ovingham Bridge we want to know how this change has affected the people of Ovingham and Prudhoe. Please help us find out some of the social and economic impacts connected to the bridge and complete this short survey about the bridge's closure. It will only take about five minutes. Here is the link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DTWVC8B
Please forward this email to friends, family and colleagues living in Ovingham or Prudhoe, so we can get wide range of views about the bridge's closure.
This survey will be open until 1st December 2014 and we will post the results on i-BUILD's website in the New Year. If you want further information please contact Dr Arthur Affleck by email:
arthur.affleck@newcastle.ac.uk
Or by post
Newcastle University
Newcastle University Business School
5 Barrack Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 7SE
Please feel free to complete this survey and draw it to the attention of any resident you think might also complete it.
Sunday, 19 October 2014
Arts & Crafts Fair
The Reading Room held an Arts & Crafts Fair on 18 October in aid of their funds. The event was well attended both by exhibitors and customers. What a wealth of talent there is! There was a wide range of stalls covering all sorts from model airplanes to proggy mats to audio recordings and even loom bands.
The event was a great success and raised an impressive £336.10.
Friday, 10 October 2014
Parish News - October 2014
Another on site meeting was held with Northumberland County
Council in October. Although there has been a change of personnel,
some issues have been resolved whilst others, will be long term. The
Parish Council has also been informed that County Council have a
programme, starting this next financial year, to replace poles for
street lighting.
The Environmental agency has been contacted regarding reports of odious smells and raw sewerage near the first footbridge in Whittle Dene.
Causes of flooding at Dene Garth were being monitored, Cllr Jordon having met with an officer from the Flood Coastal Erosion Risk Management team. FCERM confirmed a site survey will be carried out, and the owners of Cooks Field be contacted requesting they carry out maintenance/clearance works to the lengths of the watercourse(s) abutting their property. FCERM also confirmed that flood risk areas in Ovingham were being investigated and a report would be available shortly.
PC Charlie Cross, Community Officer had been invited to attend the October meeting and address the Councillors on various traffic issues in the village.
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be Thursday, 16th October at 7.15pm.
Margaret Davenport
Clerk to Ovingham Parish Council
The Environmental agency has been contacted regarding reports of odious smells and raw sewerage near the first footbridge in Whittle Dene.
Causes of flooding at Dene Garth were being monitored, Cllr Jordon having met with an officer from the Flood Coastal Erosion Risk Management team. FCERM confirmed a site survey will be carried out, and the owners of Cooks Field be contacted requesting they carry out maintenance/clearance works to the lengths of the watercourse(s) abutting their property. FCERM also confirmed that flood risk areas in Ovingham were being investigated and a report would be available shortly.
PC Charlie Cross, Community Officer had been invited to attend the October meeting and address the Councillors on various traffic issues in the village.
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be Thursday, 16th October at 7.15pm.
Margaret Davenport
Clerk to Ovingham Parish Council
Sunday, 5 October 2014
Ovingham Bridge Closure
As you will all know, the bridge was closed for up to a year in June 2014.
One of its main features was the racket that vehicles made when crossing it. The bridge is 131 years old and it is a tribute to the engineers who built it. They could never have imagined how much traffic it carries today.
But time has taken it's toll. And this clip (link below) secures for posterity just how much the work was needed. Thanks to Dean for recording it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwNMBwm0sCM
One of its main features was the racket that vehicles made when crossing it. The bridge is 131 years old and it is a tribute to the engineers who built it. They could never have imagined how much traffic it carries today.
But time has taken it's toll. And this clip (link below) secures for posterity just how much the work was needed. Thanks to Dean for recording it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwNMBwm0sCM
Wednesday, 1 October 2014
WW1 Victoria Cross Recipient Honoured.
On Saturday 28 September 1914 Frederick William Dobson (who was born in the parish) was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in battle.
On 27 September 2014 a ceremony was held in St Mary's Church to commemorate his bravery and his life when a stone plaque was presented to the village by Northumberland County Council.
photo credit - NCC
Further details of the service and more photos can be found on the county council's Facebook page by clicking on this link -
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