The most recent information from the Community Speed Watch Team is –

From our many speed checks in Picktree Village we have recorded some speeding. Due to this Durham County Council has carried out a 7 day 24 hour survey at the request of the police to get up to date data. Here is this data.

From 4/12/2020 to 11/12/2020, 4012 vehicles passed…. up to 30 mph was 59%…31 to 35 mph was 29%…36 to 40 mph was 9%… 41 to 45 mph was 2%…46 to 50 mph was 1% .

The mean speed was 29 mph and as this level of vehicle speed does not meet the police escalation levels for a dedicated speed enforcement presence we will keep doing our checks.

The threshold for enforcement is 35 to 50 mph.

The Parish Council encourages everyone to stay at home and follow Government guidelines during this difficult time.

Only go outside for food, health reasons or work (where this absolutely cannot be done at home)

Stay two metres (6ft) away from other people.

Wash hands.

Please refer to the official Government website (www.gov.uk) to read more.

Durham County Council Briefing 05-02-2021

The Exercise of Public Rights period for inspection of documents for the year to 31st March 2020 begins on 1st July 2020 and ends on 11th August 2020. Electors may inspect documents at 21 Lyndhurst Avenue by prior arrangement with the Clerk, telephone 0191 3892516.

At the Annual Meeting in May 2019, Councillor Elsie Forrester stepped down from the Chair. Elsie was Chairman for seven years during which she devoted a huge amount of time and energy in representing the interests of North Lodge residents. Elsie continues as a Parish Councillor and as Publicity Portfolio Holder for the Council.

Our new Chairman is Councillor Jackie Gregory with Councillor Dennis Hall as Vice-Chairman. They will continue to strongly represent the interests of North Lodge within Chester-le-Street and the County.

The art work pictured is by Andrew Mckeowan, based on the Lambton Worm.