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Highways England Historical Railways Estate is responsible for bridges, abutments, tunnels, cuttings, viaducts etc. associated with closed railway lines. They are proposing to infill two bridges on the former Cornhill branch. One is at Rugley and and the other at Mossyford. The possibility of future development is not a valid reason to object to such … Continue reading Rugley and Mossyford railway bridges

Yeterday Grant Schapps announced a £2 billion package for cycling and walking. We’ve juggled with various ways that £2bn might be allocated, and we reckon that a fair share for Alnwick would be around £350,000 – £500,000. That would be enough to fund: A short section of dedicated cycle infrastructure. For example, converting a section … Continue reading £2bn for cycling and walking

Strictly speaking, the name “Derwentwater House” refers to the previous building on this site. The earliest reference to this dates from 1679 and it was described as the slate house. In an 18th century painting it appears as a lower building with two storeys, a dormer attic, and what may be a pantiled roof. Ownership … Continue reading Derwentwater house

Just at the moment we would rather council staff were able to worry about more immediate issues than clearing up litter and dog waste. So it’s annoying when bins are plentiful but not used. There are more than 50 waste and dog bins in the middle of Alnwick. It’s difficult to find anywhere in the … Continue reading Waste bins