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BBC News
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- Business
- BBC News
Yarm new homes plan attracts more than 180 objections
More than 180 objections have been made against a plan for hundreds of new homes near a market Taylor Wimpey is preparing an outline plan to build up to 600 properties on land south of Green Lane, in Yarm, said the properties would consist of between two to five bedroom homes, including up to 120 which were of the objections include traffic concerns. The developer, which held a public consultation, said it welcomed the feedback. Dozens of comments were made to Stockton Borough Council, according to the Local Democracy Reporting said: "Yarm is supposed to be a historic market town but is quickly become a sprawling housing estate."Another said: "We have already been heavily built upon and we have not got the infrastructure to take more housing." 'Pressure on schools' Stockton West Conservative MP Matt Vickers said the plans would further increase the "unsustainable" overdevelopment of that part of the said: "No emphasis has been placed on the real impact that there will be to the natural environment and biodiversity."He added that the plans would have a "severe and detrimental effect" on traffic concentration and would put pressure on local schools and Wimpey said its project would tackle a need for housing and would have a "minimal impact" on road junctions."We would like to thank the local community for their feedback on our plans for the proposed development off Green Lane in Yarm," a spokesperson said. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Drone ash scattering ceremonies launched by North East funeral director
A North East funeral service has agreed on a partnership to offer drone-based ash scattering ceremonies. David Knowles Funeral Service in Yarm has partnered with Aerial Ashes to provide the innovative service to families in the North East. Aerial Ashes, a company featured on BBC News, specialises in scattering ashes over cherished land or sea locations using drones. A drone over Salburn (Image: Supplied) David Knowles, owner of David Knowles Funeral Service, said: "We are always looking for meaningful ways to support families in creating lasting tributes for their loved ones. "Aerial Ashes offers something truly special, a peaceful and graceful farewell at a location that holds meaning in someone's life. "Together, we can help families find comfort and closure in a way that feels right for them." (Image: Supplied) The service is fully managed by Aerial Ashes, who take care of every detail, from permissions and planning to the scattering moment itself. READ MORE: 'Hidden gem' County Durham house to be auctioned off for under £40,000 Inside stunning home near Darlington with woodland and riverbank which is up for sale 'Arson capital' of County Durham revealed amid huge callouts to 'deliberate' blazes Families are also given the option of live-streaming for those who cannot attend and receive a professionally edited tribute video as a keepsake. The partnership provides families in Yarm, Eaglescliffe, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton, Middlesbrough, and surrounding areas with access to nationwide drone scattering ceremonies at significant locations, live streaming for worldwide attendees, and professionally edited tribute videos. More information can be found at or by calling 01642 929090. (Image: Supplied)
BBC News
14-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Stockton and Yarm parking review welcomed by business chief
A business leader has welcomed a review of town centre parking hour's free parking in Yarm and Stockton was removed by the local council earlier this year and replaced with a £1.50 has been branded "the wrong decision" by Paddy Morton, manager of a family business on Yarm High Street and chairman of the Yarm Business Borough Council said it was now looking to analyse the measure to get an understanding of what it had done to people's shopping habits. When the charge was introduced in February, the local authority said it was needed to cover the costs of maintaining local businesses said it has driven away customers and they have called for it to be scrapped. 'Full picture' needed Mr Morton described its implementation as a "knee-jerk decision", adding: "There was no consultation and no advice was taken."I think the first reaction [to the review] is to welcome the fact that they want to engage with town centre businesses and collect proper data, which should have been what happened in the first place."The council said it had monitored the impact and "provisional data" showed footfall in Yarm and Stockton "was higher every month than it was in 2024 and 2023".Cabinet members will meet on Thursday to decide the scope of the review and consider the type of data to be collected, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Paul Rowling, cabinet member for resources and transport, said: "While initial data collected in the first four months is showing that footfall is up in our town centres, we want to delve deeper and analyse the information and trends. "This will allow us to get the full picture of what removing the first hour of free parking has done to change residents and visitors' habits and how this may be affecting our town centre businesses."We also want to engage with those affected and listen to what they have to say." Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
25-06-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Yarm Town Council resignations lead to temporary appointments
Four councillors have been temporarily appointed to a town council after all of its members quit in the space of a Town Council was left "unable to act" following the 11 resignations earlier this month, some of which were put down to ongoing hostility and claims of a "toxic" Borough Council said four of its members, including one who had resigned from the town council, had been appointed until elections were held.A spokesperson said the resignations meant the town council was "unable to act, as a minimum of four councillors, known as quorum, is required". It explained because there were so many vacancies, the borough council "may, by order, appoint a person or persons to fill all or any of the vacancies until other town councillors are co-opted or elected to take office".The local authority used its power under the Local Government Act 1972 to appoint John Coulson, Andrew Sherris, Elsi Hampton and Stefan followed an initial wave of seven resignations at the beginning of who also represents Yarm on the borough council, was one of the town councillors who resigned - also giving up his roles as chairman and mayor - alongside six previously told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: "We left because the situation became untenable and in some ways impossible to carry on. "We couldn't progress and proceed how things were."Councillors Pamela Smailes, Brian Newcombe and husband and wife Bob and Barbara Wegg cited ongoing hostility and a "toxic" atmosphere for their resignations last borough council said a notice of election would be published on its website in the coming weeks, no later than 10 July. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
18-06-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Last remaining Yarm Town councillors all resign
A town council has been thrown further into disarray after its remaining four councillors all Town Council, which was rocked by the resignations of seven of its members two weeks ago, is also without a permanent Pamela Smailes, Brian Newcombe and husband and wife Bob and Barbara Wegg cited ongoing hostility and a "toxic" atmosphere around the council as reasons for their Council has posted notices of the 11 vacancies, saying an election would be held if there was enough interest. If not, new councillors would be appointed. Town councillors are volunteers who, along with a town clerk, are responsible for delivering a range of services and Yarm these included the Christmas celebrations, operating allotments and looking after some town centre floral decorations and benches. 'Needs disbanding' Smailes said all four faced hostility during a fractious public meeting last week."It's not worth it for my mental health," she told the Local Democracy Reporting Service"To me it was absolutely untenable for four of us to try and work with what was remaining."She also said the four councillors were facing mistreatment Wegg added: "We couldn't go on with all the abuse that we're still getting."Newcombe said: "I became the chair on the Tuesday and I resigned on the Friday. "The whole thing needs disbanding and Stockton taking it over, but I don't think they will."The town council still exists despite having no notices from Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council read: "An election will be held to fill the vacancy if ten electors for the parish write to the Proper Officer of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council"If no request is submitted within the stated time, the Town Council will co-opt replacement councillors directly on to the council." Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
