The public conveniences situated at Cheapside, Shildon have been closed for 3 years due to the pandemic and the facility not being fit for purpose due to continued vandalism and anti-social behaviour which posed a risk to public health arising from the misuse by users within the building.

Taking this into account and the financial implications, the Town Council have reluctantly taken the  decision to demolish this building and make the area of land presentable to the community.

Public toilet facilities are still available at the Rest House, Central Parade, Shildon.

Please find below details of several Durham County Council consultations, which have gone live this morning (23 January), which may be of interest to you and/or your networks.

Review of Customer Access Points We are reviewing our Customer Access Point (CAP) Services including looking at locations and services offered. We are also proposing to change the opening hours in the least used CAPs at Barnard Castle, Chester-le-Street, Consett and Stanley. The consultation is open until 5pm on 6 March 2023.

 

Review of the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for dog ownership 2023 We are currently reviewing the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for dog ownership, which we have in place to deal with issues arising from irresponsible dog ownership. Despite improvements, following the PSPO’s initial introduction in 2017, dog fouling and other dog related issues remain a key concern for communities across the county, so we are proposing to expand the PSPO to help. There are five countywide proposed additions to the PSPO and one location specific related to the ‘slope’ beach in Seaham. The consultation is open until 5pm on 13 March 2023.

 

Review of traffic sensitive streets We’re currently reviewing our list of traffic sensitive streets following reforms to criteria made by The Department of Transport. Any roadworks on streets, or parts of streets, which are designated as traffic sensitive will have a bigger impact, so anyone wanting to carry out works must give a greater amount of warning and apply for permission. We are talking to businesses, contractors and other people who carry out work that may affect the use of these roads and footpaths eg need to dig them up. We are also interested in hearing the views of local businesses, organisations and those involved in organising major events or attractions in the county. The consultation is open until 5pm on 24 February 2023.

 

Development of a new play area at Hardwick Park Investment is currently being made to improve Hardwick park’s play facilities. We’re asking residents and visitors to tell us what they would like to see in a new play area for children aged seven and above. People can visit the park from today (23 January), through the half term holiday, until 26 February, to see what might be available in the play area and fill in a survey, which is also available online.

SHILDON’S BABY BANK

Shildon Town Council want to support families within the community by providing a Baby Bank.

This will be an informal small facility that will provide essential items for babies up to the age of 12 months.

We acknowledge that these are difficult and challenging times and hope to provide support to families at moments of challenge and hardship.

This will rely on donations and below is what you can donate:

Preloved baby clothes up to the age of 12 months (must be in good condition and laundered prior to drop off).

We are in need of  Girls and unisex items in particular.

– Disposable nappies (up to 12 months) and wipes

– Baby toiletries (in their original packaging and unused)

– Bottles and accessories (in their original packaging and unused)

– Small handheld toys (in their original packaging and unused)

The items received will help the local community and give to families who are in urgent need of help whilst preventing waste going to landfill.

We hope you can help us make this project a success #shildonsbabybank #community #babybank

Please drop off at the Town Council Offices Monday – Friday between the hours of 10am – 2pm

Working in Partnership with Shildon Alive and Jubilee Fields Community Centre

There is still time to register your interest to attend the Jubilee Fields &  Shildon Town Council’s  –  Happiness Hub by contacting either Shildon Town Council on 01388 772563,  or Jubilee Fields on 01388 775 425 , where you can register to join us.

The Happiness Hub will be based at Jubilee Fields Community Centre will open its doors on Friday 13th Jan from 10.30 am till 1.00pm.
This group is for adults,  and will offer a warm friendly space, with welcoming staff, lots of activities to try out, and all rounded off with a hot cooked meal together.

We hope that you will join us and make Jubilee Fields & Shildon Town Councils  Happiness Hub a great success.

Shildon Town Council would like to wish you a Happy New Year and all the very best for 2023