News snippets

Ryton road improvement

LIBERAL Democrat Councillors in Ryton have welcomed a decision to improve the road surface of High Hedgefield Terrace. The work was agreed recently by Gateshead Council. “We had campaigned for this improvement so we are pleased it is going to be carried out,” said Cllr Ione Rippeth.

Lobley Hill barn conversion

Gateshead Council have received an application to convert the barns at Greens Farm, Consett Road, Lobley Hill into two homes.

Lighting and Path Improvements in Ryton and Crookhill

The lighting to the rear of Dene Terrace in Ryton is to be improved by Gateshead Council.

“We have been pressing for these improvements for some time,” said Cllr Christine McHatton, Liberal Democrat Councillor for Ryton, Crookhill and Stella. “We have also asked the council to look at improving the front footpath to Dene Terrace.”

Liberal Democrat councillors in Ryton have also welcomed the decision to improve the front paths of Simpson and Coronation Streets. The work will be carried out in consultation with residents.

Rowlands Gill shop application

An application has been received by Gateshead Council to convert the ground floor at Godley Holme, Station Road, Rowlands Gill into a shop.

Greenside Road house plan

Gateshead Council have received a planning application to build a house on land at the rear of Oakworth House, Greenside Road in Crawcrook.

Phone mast agreed

Gateshead Council have granted planning permission for an 18.5m high phone mast near the footbridge at Woodside, near Ryton.

Permission sought for organ removal

Planning permission is being sought to remove the organ from St Hilda’s Church, Hedgefield, Blaydon. The church is a listed building.