THE CLERK- MISS ELAINE BROWN
E-MAIL: Elaine.brown@amble.gov.uk
CLERICAL ASSISTANT- MRS ANGELA BURN
E-MAIL: angela.burn@amble.gov.uk
AMBLE TOWN COUNCIL
COUNCIL OFFICE
THE QUAYSIDE
HARBOUR ROAD
AMBLE
MORPETH
NE65 0AP
TEL: 01665 714 695
THE CLERK- MISS ELAINE BROWN
E-MAIL: Elaine.brown@amble.gov.uk
CLERICAL ASSISTANT- MRS ANGELA BURN
E-MAIL: angela.burn@amble.gov.uk
AMBLE TOWN COUNCIL
COUNCIL OFFICE
THE QUAYSIDE
HARBOUR ROAD
AMBLE
MORPETH
NE65 0AP
TEL: 01665 714 695
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Tel:01665 714695 Email: ask@amble.gov.uk
February 5, 2012 at 6:28 pm
Hello,
I would like to enquire whether the pier lights will be turned on at some point this winter? My daughter and I walk around the pier most nights, usually assisted by torchlight which isn’t ideal, and there are many other people who do the same. The pier and Little Shore area are used by lots of people after dark, i.e. dog walkers, parents and their children and also fishermen on the pier. If the lights were switched on the route would be much safer, and I’m sure many more people would use the route also if it was illuminated. Even if the lights were on a timer between 6 – 8pm for example more people would enjoy the pier.
I would appreciate any correspondence on this issue.
Many Thanks
Jeff Potts
34 Gloster Park.
February 6, 2012 at 11:25 am
The pier and its’ lighting are the responsibility of Warkworth Harbour Commissioners. They haven’t been functioning due to cables being stolen and the electricity supply being disconnected following the collapse of the quay. Unfortunately due to the economics involved in repairing the quay, funding is simply not available from the Harbour Commissioners to repair and reinstate the lighting at present.
However, Northumberland County Councils Regeneration team are currently looking into replacing the lighting on the pier through funds ring fenced from former Alnwick District Council for specific projects in Amble. Work is expected to commence by mid March at the latest.
Elaine