By Gill Cartwright on January 10th, 2011 For the majority of healthy people, ‘flu this winter remains an unpleasant illness for several days, followed by full recovery. This is no different from the usual winter ‘flu every year. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) and NHS North East have advised that although the level of ‘flu-like illness is continuing to rise, it is [...]
By Gill Cartwright on January 6th, 2011 It was brought to our attention that the bus stop outside the Savage Sandwich shop on Longfield Road was not marked correctly. We contacted Highways Department who confirmed that the stop is marked on the road but does not have a clearway sign. A sign has been arranged for the bus stop so that illegal [...]
By Gill Cartwright on December 17th, 2010 
Three weeks ago the snow came to Darlington and it did not stop for a week. Streetscene did a fantastic job clearing the main roads and the bus routes, we know this because we live on a main road and frequently saw the gritters whizzing past. They should be commended for a job well done. [...]
By Gill Cartwright on December 9th, 2010 To keep well during winter, it’s essential to keep warm. As the weather gets colder, we are all more likely to catch colds or flu; and if your body temperature drops then the risks of a heart attack, stroke or breathing difficulties increase. This is especially true for older people, or those who have a [...]
By Gill Cartwright on December 6th, 2010 
We have had reports and seen for ourselves the significant impact the snow and ice is having on the housing estates not just in Harrowgate Hill, but across the town. The freezing conditions have resulted in frozen compacted snow in places, often covering entire estates. We consider this poses a significant risk to both motorists [...]
By Gill Cartwright on December 2nd, 2010 
Every month in Harrowgate Hill Club we have a partners and Police meeting, where members of the public can come along and tell us about local problems they are having in their neighbourhood. We then agree and set three priorities for the coming month. We work with the Police on agreed actions to deal with [...]
By Gill Cartwright on November 30th, 2010 I can confirm PACT meeting dates for the coming year
By Gill Cartwright on November 18th, 2010 Minutes of Harrowgate Hill PACT meeting held at Harrowgate Hill Institute, Salter’s Lane North, Darlington at 1830 hrs on the 17th November 2010
By Gill Cartwright on November 18th, 2010 
The official response from the Council can read below:- Petition concerning the retention of Service 6a/b in the Glebe Road area I refer to the petition received by the Council on 8 November 2010 concerning maintaining the operation of service 6a/b along Glebe Road, Laburnum Road and Mayfair Road. This section of route is currently provided by Arriva under [...]
By Gill Cartwright on November 11th, 2010 
One of the positive outcomes from last nights meeting with the Environment was following a suggestion from myself the Council would take the lead in arranging a quarterly multi-agency meeting to include the Council, the Environment Agency, the Police, the HSE, the HPA and elected members.
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