St Mary’s Close, Easington

Temporary Footpath Closure

Notification has been received from Durham County Council of the following:-

An Order is being made under the provisions of Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 the effect of which will be to close to pedestrian traffic an approximate 50 metre length of footpath on St Mary’s Close, Easington that runs from northern side of closure adjacent to number 12 in a southerly direction to number 13.

The closure is necessary to enable new street lighting column installation works to be undertaken and is required from 9.30am on Monday 25 January 2021 and for the duration of the works anticipated to be 5 days between 9.30 am to 3.00 pm daily.

Throughout the period of closure, an alternative route will be available to pedestrian traffic from the northern side of closure in an easterly direction on B1283 Hall Walks, then southerly on Prow footpath 4, and westerly on Durham Lane to southern side of closure, and vice versa.

 

The Parish Council have been following national guidance in relation to the outbreak of Coronavirus (Covid-19) with our priority being the health, safety and well-being of everyone who may use our facilities and services.

Seaton Holme community facilities  have been closed in line with Government Guidance.

The Village Green Play Area is open and users should adhere to Government Guidelines for safe usage.

Durham Lane Cemetery is open to visitors who are required to follow the Government’s advice regarding social distancing.  We will continue to undertake our duties as a burial authority.

The Parish Council can still be contacted by phoning 07566 275618 or e-mailing gaynor.crute@easingtonvpc.onmicrosoft.com