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Serving Brasside, Framwellgate Moor and Pity Me
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In early 2018 we became aware of serious issues with the roof structure of the Pavilion that could have put the safety of the whole building at risk. It therefore became our top priority to have the roof replaced and we are pleased to report that this work was successfully concluded in spring this year.
Given the extent of the work, it was decided to try to find additional funding for other improvements to the facilities in and around the Pavilion. In the end we attracted £94,000 of outside funding to go with £12,000 from our reserves to complete the work, which included the installation of an air-source heat pump for the Pavilion, floodlighting for the MUGA (multi-use games area) and tennis courts, pedestrian lighting up to the Pavilion and most recently, resurfacing of the tennis courts to bring them up to a more modern and attractive standard.
None of this could have been achieved without financial support from Sport England, the County Council (via funds attached to housing developments in our area), the Durham Area Action Partnership and funding from our County Councillors Neighbourhood budgets. Special thanks must go to Councillor Mark Wilkes for dealing with the funding applications and to Councillor Colin Hillary for project managing the procurement and construction of the works.
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With the floodlighting and the resurfacing, the tennis courts and MUGA are now much more attractive assets for the local community, and we are already seeing much greater usage of them.
They will both be available until 9 pm at night when the floodlighting will be switched off (a condition of the planning permission).
Use of the MUGA is free and while the same is true for the tennis courts if they are not otherwise booked, there will be a chargeable booking system for groups who wish to reserve time for themselves.
We are in discussions with the Durham Moor Tennis Club which is finding its own facilities under pressure at times. For details of the booking system, please go to the Parish Council web site.
(Photo of tennis court with
new markings)
Message from the Chair — Councillor Karon Willis
I would like ALL residents to take the time and fill in the survey on the back page, as it is you the residents that we serve and your opinion matters to us. As Chair I would like to introduce Angela the new Parish Clerk onto the Parish and thank David for his service and to wish him a happy retirement.
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Given the significant improvements as residents will have seen, we decided to increase the Parish Council precept (the technical term for the whole amount we recover via council tax), from £47,952 to £53,140.
The Parish Council felt it was necessary in order to recover some of the exceptional costs associated with the Pavilion refurbishment. In reality the actual impact of the increase on someone owning a Band D property is very modest at less than 5p per week, and for the whole year less than a cup of coffee at Starbucks
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Another successful project from last year was the erection of new remembrance tablets on the Parish War Memorial, listing the names of those from our area who died for their country during the First World War. These were erected in time for the centenary of the end of the Great War last November, and thanks must go to Councillor Peter Dawson who led and researched the project.
Peter is now in the process of working to complete the same exercise for those who died in the Second World War and in later conflicts.
Looking forward, the park area around the war memorial is currently owned by the County Council. The Parish Council is looking into the possibility of taking over the area and maintaining it in conjunction with local residents. We would be interested to hear from anyone who might be interested in working with us to improve it (e.g. improved flower beds etc), you can use the attached Parish Survey to let us know.
New Parish ClerkNew Parish ClerkNew Parish ClerkNew Parish Clerk
Our Parish Clerk, David Temple, decided to retire this summer after serving the Parish for over seven years. We wish publicly to record our thanks to David for all his hard work over that time. He leaves the Parish in excellent shape for his successor…
…who is Angela Foster who joined us on 1 July this year. Angela has experience as a Parish Clerk working for two other local councils (in Edmondsley and previously in Waldridge) and will be working at the King George V Pavilion two mornings per week, if you wish to speak with Angela, please contact her on
07572 004256 or email her on [email protected].
You are welcome to visit her at the Pavilion, just ring first to make sure she is available.
Christmas LightsChristmas LightsChristmas LightsChristmas Lights
After a delay in getting our lights put up for the 2018 festive season, we now have our lights up running and they will be lit around the King George V fields this year, to complement those that the Community Centre have.
We think it might be nice if there was a larger display to light up Framwellgate Moor Front Street, but that would need the buy-in of local traders to help us make it happen. Is this something you want? Let us know in the Parish survey (see back page).
Cllr Karon Willis (Chair) [email protected]
Cllr Nigel Martin (Vice Chair) [email protected]
Cllr Peter Dawson [email protected]
Cllr Colin Hillary [email protected]
Cllr Grenville Holland [email protected]
Cllr Amanda Hopgood [email protected]
Cllr Trish Johnson [email protected]
Cllr Terry Moderate [email protected]
Cllr Mamie Simmons [email protected]
Cllr Mark Wilkes [email protected]
Cllr Graeme Blenkiron [email protected]
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Community CentreCommunity CentreCommunity CentreCommunity Centre
We are pleased to report that the Framwellgate Moor Community Centre has now finished a project to refurbish the old kitchen area to create a new café facility that is more modern and welcoming. This offers opportunities for new groups and individuals who might benefit from community involvement.
An Opportunity To Make A Difference To The Lives Of
Young People
Parish Councillor, Colin Hillary is appealing to businesses to support Durham City Youth Project (DCYP) who are based at Framwellgate Moor Community Centre. Small monthly financial contributions are needed to support the service which supports approximately 600 young disadvantaged people every year. The scheme provides them with opportunities to access the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Junior and Senior Youth Clubs and a Youth Council, giving young people a voice both within the charity and the community. Support can be promised via automatic bank transfer from just a few pounds each month. Every little bit really does make a difference for the services provided by the DCYP. If you have a community arm to your organisation or a simple desire to make a real difference, Cllr. Hillary would welcome your approach . Please contact him directly at: [email protected]
Framwellgate Moor Parish Council - Parish Survey 2019
Your Parish Council is seeking your opinion on a variety of issues, please help us in the future development of our areas (Brasside, Framwellgate Moor and Pity Me).
The first issue is a big one and we really do need to know your views:
Should the Parish Council investigate extending its area to include Newton Hall, which is currently unparished?
(This change could bring in greater resources without an increase in council tax and give the Parish Council greater capacity to do things for the community of enlarged area. It would of course require the consent of
people across the whole area).
Your response: Yes / No (please circle your choice)
Next, please tell us about any problems you may have in the following areas so that the Parish Council can see whether it can initiate improvements: (use separate sheet if necessary)
Please send your response to: King George V Pavilion, Front Street, Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BL
or you can respond by email to [email protected]
or complete it on-line at our website: www.framwellgatemoorparishcouncil.co.uk
This survey will help your Parish Council understand the community’s needs and priorities. It will be used to:
Produce a Parish Plan
Inform decisions on community priorities and needs
Provide evidence for bids the Council may make for grants or additional funds
We will report back to you with a summary of the responses and look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Karon Willis, Chair of the Parish Council
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Any personal details shared by you will be kept in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and will not be passed on to any third parties.
If you have any questions about this survey, please contact the Parish Clerk on: 07572 004256
Transport, Traffic and Parking:
Recreation (sports fields, play equipment etc.)
Environmental issues (open spaces, litter etc.)
Do you have “Wish List” of things where the Parish Council could take action and make a difference
Finally, is there anything else you would like to tell us about our area?
What is your Postcode (it will help us understand your responses better)?
Your name and address (optional):