Skinningrove Beck
The consultants Binnie Ferguson McIlveen are currently finalising the
design with the University of Newcastle for the main filter. Issues
surrounding services that run through the proposed main treatment
filter site have now been resolved. It is envisaged the filter will be
up and running by the year end, with the construction starting at the
beginning of August.
As Les Orange from Binnie Ferguson McIlveen explained at the last
Skinningrove Link-Up meeting on 8th June, delays had occurred through
having to completely redesign the scheme with the University of
Newcastle in order to reduce the number of filter changes.
With this project requiring a long term maintenance programme, it is
widely appreciated that we need to get it right first time. Hopefully
this is the last complication before we have a filter in the
ground.
Artist Residency
Jean Grant, the artist appointed by the residents as a follow on from
the Forum, organised a step-clearance project which took place on the
path at the back of the Co-op up to Carlin How. Eleven residents helped
out on Saturday 10th June, and many people within the village have
commented on the improvements. Jean will be organising another
practical project within the village soon, and anyone is welcome to
help out.
Skinningrove Foreshore
Skinningrove
Redundant Buildings
Drawings have now been produced illustrating the potential combination
of community uses within the building, which were presented at the last
Skinningrove Link-Up meeting. No decisions on redevelopment will be
made until the building has been acquired.
I am at present continuing negotiations with the Council to access the
building and use it as an office base, and a place to hold meetings. At
this time the drawings will be displayed for discussion. I will keep
you informed once I
Know of any firm decisions.
Single Regeneration Budget (SRB) Round 6
A bid has now been submitted for the whole parish ie. Loftus, Carlin
How, Skinningrove, Liverton Mines and Easington.
In my proposal for Skinningrove, I have included the redevelopment of
Whitecliffe School and the removal of the redundant pipelines and other
works, as part of the Environmental Improvements to Kilton Beck. We
should know by the end of this year whether or not we’ve been
successful-Fingers crossed!!
Quaking Houses
I am arranging a visit to the Quaking Houses project in Durham. This
community suffered similar minewater pollution problems to
Skinningrove, and worked with Artists and the University of Newcastle
to find the best solution, both technically and aesthetically of
removing the pollution. The visit is to provide an opportunity for
residents to talk with the community of Quaking Houses, in order to
learn from their experiences and make decisions on how a big a part
people see arts projects taking place as part of the regeneration of
Skinningrove.
The provisional date for the visit is Wednesday 12th July, leaving
Skinningrove Square at 10.30am, and returning at 3.30pm. Lunch will be
provided. A list will be circulated at the next Skinningrove Link-UP
meeting on Thursday 6th July in Timms Coffee House, in order that we
can firm up numbers for the bus, if you want to attend but
can’t make the meeting, you can contact me at Loftus
Development Trust on 01287 641342.
This newsletter is
written by and for the people of Skinningrove, and as such does not
necessarily reflect the views of Loftus Development Trust or any other
organisation.
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