Residents inform us of speeding vehicles on a frequent basis.

The two roads mentioned most to us at the moment are those shown below.

One has traffic calming in place already and the other has been recently relaid, which some people think has caused some drivers to increase their speed.

The purpose of this post is simply remind drivers that there are various speed limits within the town and these are maximum.

If residents do report speeding incidents to us we will pass the information onto the Police, It would be quicker if residents contacted the Police directly to make sure that they are aware first hand.

Some reports we have received about what is thought to have been a speeding vehicle have taken several days for residents to make a report.

We can work with highways authorities experts & the Police to look at long term solutions if there are real concerns. This is a protracted process usually involving various forms of consultation and legal advice.

We are aware that the Police will soon be taking a proactive approach towards speeding in the town (in addition to their normal duties)

You can contact the Police in a variety of ways, it would assist if details of time / date / desc of the vehicle(s)/ location and direction were provided.

https://www.northumbria.police.uk/contact_us/

We do not discuss matters via social media but offer a range of methods for residents to contact Gordon & Ken their County Councillors.

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Over the bank holiday weekend we had discussions with Gentoo in relation to the site entrance from Moor Road.

Permission was granted by the last administration as part of the planning process, for them to use that entrance with  basically no restrictions upon time etc.

The developer has now agreed to stop using this entrance.

From today (28/8/18) they will be advising all suppliers and sub contractors to start using the main entrance to the site from the B6395.

The moor road entrance will be closed to all traffic as soon as possible. (This will not take place immediately, as there will be a delay in current users passing info onto their drivers etc but a noticacle difference will be obvious over the next few days)

Therefore the amount of traffic travelling up south road / Redwell Road / Moor Road and along front street will be greatly reduced with the obvious positive impacts.

We know this news will be welcomed by many people.

We are working with the developer to try to ensure the public right of way is opened  as quickly as possible.

The closure was also built into the planning process.

As always we will continue to keep the public informed.

Street lights.

We have learned today that the contractors. NPG have encountered an issue with connecting the street lights on Moor Road and the connection is now scheduled to take place  next Tuesday – 28th August 2018.

Resurfacing work will take place as follows-

Sunday 2nd Septemeber  2018 11pm -6am  planing out of carriageway.

Monday 3rd September 2018 11pm -6am for surfacing.

Tuesday 4th September 2018 11pm- 6am for completion of surfacing if needed.

Public Right of Way –  From Park Avenue – we realise that many residents are awaiting details of when this will reopen.

We are in weekly contact with Gentoo (& sometimes more often) – When we have something meaningful  to report we will make the information public via this website and our social media platforms & via the Hexham Courant.

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We have had a big surge in the number of Prudhoe residents who have joined the party since our election success in May 2017 – Thank you one & all  .

After being left derelict for many years with no plans to do anything with Eastwoods Park Prudhoe, so much has been done very quickly.

The abandoned tennis courts have had a major facelift, yet another example of how we are now getting a fair share for #Tynedale

NCC working with Volunteer groups helping to make people #ProudOfPrudhoe

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** Update 10/8/18 ** Power company are expected to connect the lights on 20/8/2018

As per NCC Lighting team 1/8/18.

The order has been placed with Northern powergrid for the lights to be switched on, this should be done within 2 weeks.

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