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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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Age UK Darlington - Lunch Club in MSG
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If you would like to get out of the house each week, make new friends or spend time with old friends and enjoy a home cooked meal with Age UK Darlington then this is the lunch club for you:
Venue: MSG Community Centre
The cost is £6.00 per person (includes £1.00 membership)
Contact Age UK Darlington on 01325 741495 for further details.
This is dependant on good support from the village.
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Added on 3-Dec-2011 by Steve York.
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MSG Youth Club - Help Needed
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If you have spare time on your hands and would like to help your local community then contact us. If your interested in supporting the development of 2 new sessions for young people (9-11yrs & 11-over) then contact us by phone or email below:
doris.jones@darlington.gov.uk 332820
steve.york@darlington.gov.uk 332025
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Added on 3-Dec-2011 by Steve York.
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Christmas & New Year Refuse & Recycling Collection Dates
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Please make a note of the changes below:
Normal Collection Date: Revised Collection Date:
Monday 26th December Wednesday 28th December
Tuesday 27th December Thursday 29th December
Wednesday 28th December Friday 30th December
Thursday 29th Decemeber Saturday 31st December
Friday 30th December Tuesday 3rd January
Monday 2nd January Wednesday 4th January
Tuesday 3rd January Thursday 5th January
Wednesday 4th January Friday 6th January
Thursday 5th January Saturday 7th January
Friday 6th January Monday 9th January
Monday 9th January Tuesday 10th January
Tuesday 10th January Wednesday 11th January
Wednesday 11th January Thursday 12th January
Thursday 12th January Friday 13th January
Friday 13th January Saturday 14th January
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Added on 29-Nov-2011 by Steve York.
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Withdrawal of Parish Grants
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Darlington Borough Council has proposed the withdrawal of all parish grants from 2013/2014. If approved, this proposal will result in Middleton St George Parish Council losing £12,966.00 and Low Dinsdale Parish Council almost £1,000.
The grants are used towards the provision and maintenance of village facilities such as the water park, the children's playground, a litter collector and grass cutting. To replace this amount the parish would need to increase the precept by 65%, or £9-14 per annum for a band D house. This may sound like a small amount to some residents but in principle it is Double Taxation to residents who live in rural areas because we also contribute to all of those services in the town urban wards through our DBC council tax.
In addition, bus services will be affected from January 2nd 2011. Please see below:-
MSG and Middleton One Row will be served by a revised commercial service 12/12a every 30 minutes during the day.
Service 12 will also operate commercially on Sunday every 60 minutes. There will no longer be an evening service and service to the airport will be reduced.
A map is available to view in all parish council notice boards.
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Added on 28-Nov-2011 by Doris Jones.
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Flu Jab Awareness
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Summer is now over and it is that time of year again when we start to prepare for the upcoming winter. This will include taking steps to protect our health over winter and for many of us this will mean thinking about how we prepare for ‘Flu.
For the majority of people, flu is simply unpleasant. But for some people flu is much more serious and can lead to serious complications such as bacterial chest infections, pneumonia and breathing difficulties which can be fatal. Last year over 600 people in the UK died with flu, and each winter it contributes to the deaths of around 8,000 people.
As part of your preparations for the winter this year, just check to see if you, or anyone you know, should have the flu jab.
If you think that you require a flu vaccine but don’t seem to have had an invite, then contact your own GP who will be able to advise you.
For more information about flu, its symptoms and the vaccine, visit NHS choices website at:-
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Flu/Pages/Introduction.aspx
or speak to your GP or any other health professional.
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Added on 17-Sep-2011 by Steve York.
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Darlington Markets
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FREE Market Stall
Marks & Spencer, Tesco and Morrisons all started out as market stalls and are now hugely successful businesses. Markets are therefore a fantastic testing ground for a budding entrepreneur with a bright idea but a limited budget.
Clearly not every market stall will end up as a multi-million pound industry. But markets can be huge contributors to the local economy and central to the vitality of the town centre and regeneration of the wider area.
Darlington Markets offer local business start-ups the opportunity (as a one off) to have a stall on a Monday on the Outdoor Market completely FREE of charge, to help promote and showcase their business and also to reach a new customer base.
A fully weather proof gazebo (measuring 3m. sq.) can be provided, together with tables and lighting/power if required. Businesses can book an available stall and stock up with an attractive display. Businesses may not want to sell anything but just use it as an advertising medium handing out literature, leaflets or business cards. The inclusion will make Darlington Market more diverse and prove that it is also a community facility that is accessible to all.
Once you’ve had a taste of trading at Darlington Markets for FREE, there is an opportunity to sign up for a series of non contractual stall hire for £20 a day on a Monday. Established businesses are all entitled to this opportunity. It can be a very cheap way to reach a new customer base. Why not dress up the stall and advertise your business, getting your brand seen is an ideal way to do this.
If you are a new or established business wanting to take up this offer, please contact Emma Waring on 01325 388 207 or e-mail: emma.waring@darlington.gov.uk
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Added on 9-Jul-2011 by Steve York.
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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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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 - 18.30hrs Wednesday 30th November at Dinsdale Court, MSG.
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Added on 17-Apr-2009 by Steve York.
Updated on 6-Nov-2011 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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Christmas Tree Recycling
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Drop off your real christmas tree at the designated village collection point, which is the Water Park, between Wednesday 4th January 2012 and Friday 13th January 2012 and it will be taken away by Darlington Borough Council and recycled.
Please remember to remove all decorations before you recycle it!
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Added on 27-Dec-2007 by Steve York.
Updated on 29-Nov-2011 by Steve York.
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Ward Surgeries - 2012
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The Ward Surgeries for 2012, will be held on at Dinsdale Court, 6.15pm - 7.15pm on the following dates:
Tuesday 24th January Tuesday 24th July
Tuesday 28th February Tuesday 28th August
Tuesday 27th March Tuesday 25th September
Tuesday 24th April Tuesday 23rd October
Tuesday 22nd May Tuesday 27th November
Tuesday 26th June
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 29-Nov-2011 by Steve York.
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