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This page contains news and other information provided by Doris Jones and
Steve York, the Darlington Borough Councillors for Middleton St. George.
Doris and Steve will be updating this page on a regular basis, so it's worth
coming back from time to time to get their perspective on issues affecting
Middleton St. George. If this is your first visit to this page then click
here to
see a welcome message from Doris and Steve.
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Ward Councillors' News
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Darlington Health & Energy-Affordability Team (HE-AT)
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HE-AT project based at Age UK Darlington.
The project has been brought together as a cross sector initiative to participate meaningfully in tackling fuel poverty by pooling expertise and improving access to advice and assistance. The service works in partnership with Darlington Borough Council, NHS Darlington, Darlington Citizens Advice Bureau, Energy Saving Trust and other interested organisations.
It is estimated that three million households are exposed to the effects of fuel poverty and this is particularly prevalent within the North-East. Too many people cannot afford to keep adequately warm at a reasonable cost due to a combination of rising fuel costs, low income and poorly insulated homes and inadequate heating systems.
HE-AT offers all households in the Borough of Darlington free, confidential quality assured advice on a range of fuel and energy related issues including fuel debt; disconnection of energy supply; tariff switching, energy efficiency improvements and energy saving measures as well seeking to maximise household income. The service is available to home owners and to private, council and housing association tenants and is not restricted by age.
Contact:
Anna Mencel
Affordable Warmth Adviser
Age UK Darlington
Bradbury House
Darlington
DL1 5SX
Tel: 01325 357345 Fax: 01325 357600
email advice@ageukdarlington.org.uk
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Added on 25-Jun-2010 by Steve York.
Updated on 2-Sep-2010 by Steve York.
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Useful Council Telephone Numbers
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Town Hall - 01325 380651
Dog Wardens - 01325 388799
Environmental Health - 01325 388799
School Travel - 01325 347540
Refuse collection & Recycling - 01325 388799
Trading Standards - 01325 388799
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Added on 10-Jan-2010 by Steve York.
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Free Safety Check on Electric Blankets
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Darlington Borough Council's trading standards section, working in partnership with the Electrical Safety Council,Age UK and Darlington Fire Service are organising an electric blanket and small electricals safety testing campaign on 26th & 27th October 2010.
Residents of MSG Ward will be able to have their electric blankets tested for safety, free of charge, during this period.
On the first day of testing (26th) you can also get small household electrical items such as toasters and kettles tested.
For further details and to book an appointment contact Age UK on 01325 362832.
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Added on 22-Sep-2009 by Steve York.
Updated on 2-Sep-2010 by Steve York.
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The New Recycling Service
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The new recycling service will see the return of cardboard recycling using the existing blue bags along with waste paper. Green boxes will be used for waste glass only and not for tin cans as in the existing system. Tin cans and other household waste will all go into black sacks.
Waste from blue bags and green boxes will continue to be collected fortnightly and black sacks will be collected weekly. New recycling dates up until January 2011 are included in a leaflet which will be issued shortly. The new system will see Darlington’s recycling figures double from more than 25% to more than 50% as all of the recyclable waste from black sacks, including metals, plastics, drinks cans and milk cartons, will be recycled using a new process rather than going to landfill.
The new service will operate from Monday September 7th 2009, immediately after the Bank Holiday collections.
Further information is also available on the website: www.darlington.gov.uk/makingwastework or by calling (01325) 388777.
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Added on 2-Sep-2009 by Steve York.
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The New Anti Social Behaviour Team
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The new Anti-social Behaviour Team, which consists of a manager, four officers and four assistants, is to concentrate on tackling the more persistent problems in the Borough and to provide support to witnesses and victims.
The team will respond to complaints from residents and focus their attention on anti-social behaviour hot spots in the Borough, as identified by the Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership (CDRP), in order to provide reassurance to residents. The team will work closely with the Police and other partners.
Action will be taken against anyone found to be behaving anti-socially. This could include a warning letter or interview, through to issuing an injunction or Anti-social Behaviour Order through the courts.
The officers covering the MSG Ward are Anna Smith (Anti -social Behaviour Officer) and Joanne Hill (Anti-social Behaviour Assistant). They can be contacted on (01325) 346716 or via e-mail Anna.Smith@darlington.gov.uk and Joanne.Hill@darlington.gov.uk.
Or, alternatively visit the Anti-Social Behaviour Team's page on the council’s website.
• Problems between 5.30pm and 10pm can be reported to the CCTV team on 07816 2820048.
• After 10pm, please contact the Police (non emergency) 0345 6060365.
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Added on 2-Sep-2009 by Steve York.
Updated on 4-Sep-2009 by Steve York.
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Middleton St George Highways - Update
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Many residents joined the Ward Councillors Doris Jones and Steve York on Saturday 11th July in raising concerns to the Borough Council Highways Department about the changes to the road system around various locations within the village including, Neasham Road, Middleton Lane and The Square.
Furthermore, both Doris & Steve delivered questionnaires to every house in the Ward and over 200 responses were received by the Highways Department along with the many voiced concerns on the day. The hard work has paid off as the chicanes outside the school have now been removed and replaced with speed cushions.
Further information is available from:
Doris Jones 01325 332820 or doris.jones@darlington.gov.uk
Steve York 01325 332025 or steve.york@darlington.gov.uk
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Added on 23-Jun-2009 by Doris Jones.
Updated on 2-Sep-2009 by Steve York.
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Beware of Bogus Callers!!
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ARE THEY WHO THEY SAY THEY ARE?
Bogus callers can use any reason to get their foot in your door.
Before opening your door to strangers, always ask for ID-if they're genuine, they'll understand.
For advice on how to deal with bogus callers telephone the Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator on 01325 346832.
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Added on 10-Jun-2009 by Steve York.
Updated on 10-Jan-2010 by Steve York.
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PACT within the Middleton St George Community
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The Police in Darlington have adopted a new way of working with communities, its called PACT (Partners & Communities Together)and it has been launched to enable communities to have better contact with their local beat officer and community support officer (PCSO).
The PACT meeting provides an opportunity to meet with officers on a monthly basis to discuss any local issues and to come up with some solutions/priorities to help solve those issues. The Police and their partners will then work to address the issues highlighted, reporting progress at the next meeting.
The next meeting - Tuesday 28th September 2010 at MSG School, 18.30hrs.
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Added on 17-Apr-2009 by Steve York.
Updated on 2-Sep-2010 by Steve York.
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Fly Tipping Is On The Increase
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Fly tipping incidents within Middleton St George Ward have increased over recent weeks, causing great annoyance to many residents.
Fly tippers can be fined up to £50,000 or face a prison sentence and residents should be aware that even if they pay someone to take away their rubbish they could be fined up to £5,000 if the rubbish ends up being dumped.
You can report Fly tipping by calling the Environment Agency on 0800 80 70 60 or by contacting Street Scene on 01325 388777.
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Added on 5-Mar-2009 by Steve York.
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Street Champions.........Caring for our neighbourhood.
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Street Champions is essentially an environmental version of Neighbourhood Watch. The project aims to encourage local residents to keep an eye on their neighbourhoods and report to the Council any environmental issues such as litter, dog fouling, graffiti, broken street furniture. By reporting issues, Street Scene can respond to ensure your area is kept clean.
We are looking for more individuals who care about the condition of their area and want to do their bit to help improve the local environment. If you would like to become a Street Champion please contact:
Becky Mc Keown
Environmental Campaigns Officer
(01325) 380880
becky.mckeown@groundwork.org.uk
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Added on 2-Mar-2009 by Steve York.
Updated on 10-Jan-2010 by Steve York.
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September 2010 - Ward Surgery
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The Septemebr Ward Surgery, will be held on Tuesday 28th September 2010 at St Georges School, 6.15pm - 7.15pm
Alternatively we can be contacted on:
Doris - 01325 332820
doris.jones@darlington.gov.uk
Steve - 01325 332025
steve.york@darlington.gov.uk
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Added on 16-Sep-2007 by Steve York.
Updated on 2-Sep-2010 by Steve York.
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