eFocus on Whickham, Sunniside, Swalwell, Dunston, Lobley Hill, Marley Hill and Byermoor July 2019 no. 120

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Former Whickham Police Chief backs Jonathan in Police Commissioner by-election

Andy McDyer Jonathan Wallace July 19 (1)

It's polling day on Thursday 18th July for the post of Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for the Northumbria Police Force. And local Lib Dem candidate Jonathan Wallace's campaign has been boosted after winning the support of former Whickham Police Chief Superintendent Andy McDyer (pictured above left).

Andy was based at Whickham Police Station in the late 1990s. He has now retired after over 30 years of service in both the Northumbria and Humberside Police Forces which he served in a number of high level positions.

"Jonathan brings experience, knowledge and determination to get the job done - all key skills in the role of PCC," said Andy. "I remember working with him over 20 years ago and I can see why local residents have consistently voted for him to be their councillor over the past 32 years.

"Jonathan is battling to replace the PCC system with something more accountable to local residents without the costs. He will deal with government ministers to battle for a better system of police accountability. In the meantime, I know Jonathan will focus on rebuilding community policing.

"Please vote for Jonathan on Thursday, 18th July."

Polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm. The result will be declared on Friday 19th.

Ravensdene Lodge care housing plans agreed

Planning permission has been granted to demolish Ravensdene Lodge on Consett Road, Lobley Hill and replace it with a 4-storey care housing development. It will consist of 58 one bedroom and 24 two bedroom apartments. There will also be space for a dining area, coffee bar, lounges, salon, assisted bathing, activities room, buggy store and offices.

The application went before the council's planning committee on 5th June but a decision was deferred so that committee members could visit the site on 20th June. It then came back to the planning committee on 3rd July when the plan was granted permission.

£500 raised at Whickham Community Fayre

Whickham community fayre stewards July 19

Local Lib Dem Councillors lent a helping hand to the Whickham Community Fayre on Saturday 6th July. The event raised £500 towards the cost of the Whickham Christmas tree and lights.

Lighting Up Whickham chairman Cllr Sonya Hawkins said, "Thank you to everyone who helped make the day a success. We raised a good amount of cash towards the costs of the Christmas decorations. More events are planned and we will keep you in touch with details once they are sorted."

Marley Hill planning applications

Planning permission is being sought to build 6 houses at The Grange, St Cuthberts Road, Marley Hill. To view the plans click on this link and enter DC/19/00477/FUL.

A planning application has been submitted to build a house at Redlands, Church Street, Marley Hill. To view the plans click on this link and enter DC/19/00486/OUT.

Expect major disruption in Sunniside

In the last edition of eFocus we advised residents that work to resurface the road at the Sunniside Chapel junction is due to be carried out. We now have the details of the work.

The road will be closed to carry out the work from 6pm to 3am on 24th and 25th July. Traffic will be diverted along Sunniside Road and Whickham Highway. Please avoid travelling during these times if you are able to do so.

Pictured above: Cllr John McClurey at the Sunniside Chapel junction.

Whickham School fair this weekend

Sunniside Chapel now open for bookings

Following the re-decoration of Sunniside Methodist Hall it is now available for bookings that will benefit the community. The hall and meeting room have access to a kitchen. Bookings could be for regular or occasional use. Enquiries relating to running classes, holding meetings, hosting parties and putting on exhibitions etc would be welcomed. Please email sunnisidemethodistchurch@gmail.com for more information.

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