Our Ref: 7539  

Dear Enquirer,

INFORMATION REQUEST

Thank you for your request for information which will be dealt with under
the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 / Environmental
Information Regulations 2004.

In some circumstances a fee may be payable and if that is the case, we
will let you know the likely charges before proceeding.

If you have any queries about this matter please contact us. Please
remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.

Kind regards

Information Governance Office
Northumberland County Council
County Hall
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 2EF

Tel: 0345 600 6400
Email: [Northumberland County Council request email]
Web: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk

Our Ref: 7539   

Dear Enquirer,

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUEST

I refer to your Freedom of Information request in relation to Malvin's
Road, Blyth. 

Right of Access

Section 1(1) of the Act provides any person making a request for
information to a public authority is entitled.

(a) to be informed in writing by the public authority whether it holds
information of the description specified in the request (which Section
1(6) of the Act designates as the "duty to confirm or deny"), and

(b) if that is the case, to have that information communicated to him.

The right is to obtain access to the information itself and not to the
document or record which contains it.

The Act creates a general right of access to information held by public
authorities subject to various exemptions.

Northumberland County Council confirms that it holds the information you
have requested, please see the (attached/following) information in
response.
 
Q.1 Are there any plans to renew the road surface on Malvin's Road, Cowpen
Division, Blyth?
There is an allocation in the Council's highway maintenance capital
programme for the resurfacing of Malvins Road. Unfortunately work has had
to be delayed whilst an outstanding highways adoption issue concerning sub
standard kerbing works carried out by the developer, Gleesons. We are
currently working with Gleesons to resolve this matter.

Q.2 If yes, what is the timescale for these works?
No scheduled date for the works is available at the present time.

Q.3 Did the Harworth Estate housing developers contribute any revenue
towards the cost of road repair after their recent building programme?
No,  please note that repairs to Malvins Road carriageway was not a
requirement of planning permission for the residential development
adjacent.  Any dilapidated areas of existing carriageways would normally
be repaired as part of NCC's on-going general maintenance programme of
works.  It should be noted that Gleeson Homes developed the housing units
on site and not Howarth Estates.  There are no financial contributions
toward road repairs for Malvins Road being received from Gleeson Homes.

Complaints

If you are unhappy with the way your request for information has been
handled, you can request an internal review by writing within 2 months
from the date of this response to the Information Governance Office:

Information Governance Office
Northumberland County Council
County Hall
Morpeth
NE61 2EF

Email: [Northumberland County Council request email]

Information Commissioner

If you remain dissatisfied with the handling of your request, you have a
right by Section 50 of the Act to apply to the Information Commissioner
for a decision as to whether your request has been dealt with in
accordance with the requirements of the Act at:

The Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF

Tel: 0303 123 1113
Email: [email address]

There is no charge for making an appeal.

Yours faithfully

FOI Coordinator -
Information Governance Office
Northumberland County Council
County Hall
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 2EF

Tel: 0345 600 6400
Email: [Northumberland County Council request email]
Web: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk