Complaints have been received about displaying posters on trees in
the village, especially those on Horsley Road. Whilst the Parish
Council acknowledges that there is a wide range of activities going
on, and posters are a good reminder for people, they cannot condone
putting posters on trees. Of course, it may not be posters
advertising village events which have appeared on the trees but they
would ask that people keep an eye out for this. The Parish Council
are also going to consider purchasing two more notice boards, which
may help the problem.
Work is still about 7 weeks behind schedule on Ovingham Bridge.
Unfortunately, this is expected to increase due to additional truss
repairs although weekend work will continue which may help.
Work to the stepping stones has been completed. County Council
are to be asked about the state of the wall near Wellburn and the
tree which has had a barrier in place for many months after part of
the wall was removed due to it being damaged. This is an eyesore and
is clearly just a temporary solution. County Council have also been
asked to check the hole near the drain at the back of the Church
which has gradually increased in size. Fly tipping has become a
problem on the layby on the Wylam Road and solutions are being looked
at.
The next Parish Council meeting is on 21th May at
7.15pm.
Margaret Davenport
Clerk to Ovingham Parish Council
