Footpath side hedges need cutting

It is surprising that no one has agitated to get the roadside hedges cut- the footpath is extremely narrow. Year after year it seems to be me that gets the action. How about our Town Councillors or Secretary of Residents Association trying to secure the hedge cutting?

To be fair the Airport did cut there hedge without being asked as my post of 11th October 2013 will testify. But we are now getting to a stage where it is dangerous for pedestrians to use the footpath.

Hedge cutting is the responsibility of adjacent land owner according to the 1982 Highways Act. AND the hedge cutter should TIDY UP after and not leave it to the Council Tax payer to pay for the road sweeping!

Planning application submitted for "Bank Top Garage"

Application no 14/02734/FUL 
Change of use of existing self-storage container area incorporating rear garage access, to customer vehicle parking/storage area incorporating rear garage access - with corresponding change of use of existing customer vehicle parking/storage area and adjoining land to self-storage container area.

Planning application submitted for Street Houses.

 A planning application has been submitted to Northumberland County Council for the Demolition of 2 no semi-detached dwellings and construction of two storey, 14 bedroom hotel with ancillary car parking areas and access roads | Medwyn Street Houses Ponteland Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE20 9BT. County Council ref 24/01599

Another accident at Hall Farm corner

Chevron signs damaged and debris left following accident

Accident occurred 4/8/2014

Looking south

Worn specialist anti-skid surface

Accident on Hall Farm corner. the worn anti-skid surface was reported to County Council six months ago. There was an indication that the Council would address the problem.

Queen's flag flies at Prestwick

Thomas Miller Claims Management has won a 2014 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category and the flag is proudly flown outside their Prestwick Park offices.

Providing claims handling, adjusting and operational support services to its clients in the marine, transport and general commercial business sectors, the company began trading in 2007 and has grown overseas sales earnings 153% over the last three years, with exports having risen from 44% of total turnover to 78%.

Pedestrian fence renewed

The pedestrian fence on the village green has been renewed by the County Council so residents need not fear falling into the ditch on dark winters nights.

Albion Tanker restored

Photos courtesy of Catherine Robson dedicated to the memory of her dad, Mel Armstrong.

Many visitors to Prestwick will recall the deteriorating fortunes of the old Albion tanker. Well here it is fully restored to its former glory.