WALK THIS WAY: A report has been published on footpaths in the upper dale
HEALTH and safety concerns have been raised about the state of stiles on popular public footpaths in the upper dale.
Middleton-in-Teesdale Walkers are Welcome group’s annual review on the condition of the footpaths in and around the village was discussed at the parish council’s last meeting.
The group reported the overall condition of footpaths in the parish remain in a “very good state” thanks to the work of landowners and tenants.
They paid tribute to the efforts of another volunteer group that has raised money and maintained major sections of the King’s Walk, which has been widely used during the pandemic.
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• 28 Feb 2021
MAKING A SPLASH: Parish councillors in Middleton-in-Teesdale are asking for an investigation into whether damaged drains are responsible for the flooding and ice risk on Laneside
DRAINAGE issues that could be linked to work carried out by contractors a year ago have become dangerous for motorists.
Highways bosses are to be asked to investigate drains at Laneside on the B6282 at the entrance to Middleton-in-Teesdale after reports of excessive flooding across the carriageway following the recent wintry weather.
Members of Middleton-in-Teesdale and Newbiggin Parish Council agreed to request Durham County Council’s highways department look into the situation after reports that water flowing down the road had caused sheet ice.