The decision was posted to the planning portal 20/01/2021

This can be viewed on the Durham County Council Planning Portal

Quad Bikes are NOT PERMITTED to be used on the Old Recreation Ground. This is public land and it is illegal to use such vehicles. Details have been passed on to Operation Endurance. If residents could also report incidents directly to 101, the postcode is DH7 9TE or use what3words,

Park Drive Entrance : importing.swatting.firm

Bridgeway Entrance : pits.powers.duties

Work will take place to address the access points on to the site, retaining pedestrian access, pushchair / pram and wheelchair. Final design and installation dates are to be confirmed.

Work will take place to tackle two areas that have been identified as hotspots for antisocial behaviour. In addition work will be carried out on the bottom entrance. We have already spoken to Fields in Trust and as we are the landowners these works fall under maintenance.

1. Sycamore x2 by gate entrance – crown lift to 3m
2. Fell mixed shrubs as close to ground level as practical
3. Fell as close to ground level all mixed shrubs and self-sown trees as close to ground level 3-4m either side of the steps

The above works have the support of the County Councillors and Durham Police.

Esh Play Park

There are a few final installations to take place to enable the park to reopen in the Spring.

Sir Bobby Robson Play Park

Park will remain closed until works to the hedging has been completed to lower. Works will be commencing shortly. Once completed the park will be open again without time restrictions daily. Weekly park checks of the equipment / litter bins will continue as normal. Local authority wardens and police will also attend to ensure the area is been used correctly. Any concerns or issues need to be sent via email to clerk@eshparishcouncil.gov.uk so these can be addressed or if this is a police matter, ring 101 to report.

UPDATE : Work is due to start Monday 18th January 2021.

The Old Recreation Ground

Footpaths have been cut back and additional works are planned identified as concerns by residents. Having already contacted Fields in Trust any works carried out by Parish Council as the land owners this would fall under maintenance. Some areas will be thinned, while some might need cleared down to ground. Anything that is deemed a risk will be removed. There are no tree preservation orders on the land. All will be carried out by a professional company who deals with this type of work. A site visit is planned shortly with work to commence before nesting. These works have the full support of all local authorities and to address antisocial behaviour.

UPDATE : Work is due to start Monday 18th January 2021.