(27 Aug 2015, 5:37 pm)BusLoverMum wrote We walked through Keel Square on Monday. A lot less grim than when we last walked through those doors, back in the winter, to avoid the December crush. There was a lad of about 10 paddling in the fountain in just his undercrackers!

Ye the area is a lot better now, a lot of parents seem to allow their children to do that... i wouldn't be so keen, you don't know who's knocking about.

(27 Aug 2015, 5:42 pm)Michael wrote Ye the area is a lot better now, a lot of parents seem to allow their children to do that... i wouldn't be so keen, you don't know who's knocking about.

It's not something I'd encourage my two to do. Big'un just looked across at him like he had two heads, anyhow. He's a bit of a stickler for rules for other people.

Nissan invests £100m in Sunderland Plant.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34136...nel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_daily_politics_and_sunday_politics&ns_source=facebook&ns_linkname=news_central

(04 Sep 2015, 2:28 pm)Malarkey wrote Nissan invests £100m in Sunderland Plant.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34136...nel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_daily_politics_and_sunday_politics&ns_source=facebook&ns_linkname=news_central

Good, least it secures jobs for a while.

Also:

Work has started on the B&Q/ morrisons store on Trimdon Street.

(04 Sep 2015, 2:30 pm)Michael wrote Good, least it secures jobs for a while.

Also:

Work has started on the B&Q/ morrisons store on Trimdon Street.

What is it with cutting big B&Q sores in half and turning them into Morrisons? That's what they're in the process of doing in Durham. Of course the new half size B&Q store isn't "smaller", oh no. It's been designed to make everything (that less than everything used to be) much easier to find. It's also crap. I'll be livid if they do the same to the Portrack store.

(04 Sep 2015, 7:31 pm)BusLoverMum wrote What is it with cutting big B&Q sores in half and turning them into Morrisons? That's what they're in the process of doing in Durham. Of course the new half size B&Q store isn't "smaller", oh no. It's been designed to make everything (that less than everything used to be) much easier to find. It's also crap. I'll be livid if they do the same to the Portrack store.

Think they're working together, seems random but hopefully it works.... shopping and getting wood etc at the same time.

I could guarantee that the Husband would pop out for some paving slabs and a loaf of bread and would throw the bread in the boot first

STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP NOTE - Seaburn Hopes and Fears Workshop - 25th August 2015

http://urbed.coop/sites/default/files/Se...20Note.pdf

I like some of the ideas people have proposed....

All we need to do is.. knock down the whole seafront and start again............ the buildings are to old and horrible.... thank god the Seaburn centre will go to.


Found this site: http://shapingsunderland.com/ - Includes info/blogs about Seaburn/Vaux site and Chapel Garth.

From the Public Exhibition: Proposals for Seaburn: 2nd – 3rd October-

Some new plans for Seaburn... 

http://urbed.coop/sites/default/files/Se...0Board.pdf

http://urbed.coop/sites/default/files/Se...Boards.pdf 

Have to say i really like the ideas for the area.

Also found this:

https://www.qtegov.com/procontract/suppl...s?OpenForm&contains=&cats=&order_by=DATE&all_opps=CHECK&org_id=ORG-QTLE-75FDJU - Basically its the info about the contracts for upcoming work in Sunderland... how long its going to take etc.

It's nice to see the Fairground next to Go Banana's in Seaburn full of fairground rides again.

(03 Oct 2015, 6:13 pm)AIG20 wrote It's nice to see the Fairground next to Go Banana's in Seaburn full of fairground rides again.

Ye, shame it'll probables go after the illuminations finish... by the looks of the plans for the area, the current fairground area will be used for something else..  hopefully we still get a fairground in the Seaburn area... we need an area because of the airshow etc.

Seems they are looking for contractor(s) to do the work on West Works to High Street West, Union Street and Bridge Street, this to improve traffic management and upgrade the public realm including new paving and surfacing, planting, replacement street furniture and feature lighting.

Estimated contract start date:30/11/2015
Estimated contract end date:16/09/2016

Details can be found here: https://www.qtegov.com/procontract/suppl...y?openForm&opp_id=OPP-HIS-9ZDB-XSXUQ0&contract_id=CONTRACT-9YVH-RE4FYG&org_id=ORG-QTLE-75FDJU&from=

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Although this is next year they are looking for contractors to do the The Beacon of Light, this will be a new build project that will be constructed on land adjacent to the Sunderland Aquatics Centre. The Beacon of Light will be a multipurpose building housing a range of provisions including sports halls, outdoor soccer pitches, flexible learning spaces, health and wellbeing and education zones together with an alternative provision school.

Estimated contract start date: 11/03/2016
Estimated contract end date: 21/07/2017

https://www.qtegov.com/procontract/suppl...y?openForm&opp_id=OPP-HIS-9XAK-QXXQ38&contract_id=CONTRACT-9XAJ-R6LN10&org_id=ORG-QTLE-75FDJU&from=

Sunderland drivers face 12 months of traffic misery as work begins on new Wear bridge project

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/local...-1-7497707



The short section of Timber Beach Road that links the A1231 Wessington Way with the main road through Sunderland Enterprise Park will close permanently from January 2016 - this is going to be a nightmare.

First glimpse at plans for former Crowtree site

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/busin...-1-7517051

About time they had a plan for the area, wonder who'll move in?

PDF of the plans to extend the Bridges in Sunderland.

http://www.thebridges-shopping.com/downl...-plans.pdf

For Christmas 2015 we are pleased to announce that The Frostlings will be coming to Sunderland with their Frost Village from Thursday 26 November until 24 December and will include the following:

Ice Rink on Keel Square

Christmas Fair on Vaux Site

Traditional Christmas Market

Seems Sunderland are getting Longhorns Barbecue in the City Centre...https://twitter.com/LonghornsBBQuk

Also getting a Gin only bar: http://www.ginandbearitbar.co.uk/

Land Bounded By North Hylton Road Castletown Way Riverbank Road Southwick Industrial Estate Sunderland - http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/online-appl...ab=summary&keyVal=NVHWD0BBIQY00


Former Fire Station Dun Cow Street City Centre Sunderland SR1 3HE - http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/online-appl...ab=summary&keyVal=NW9MKCBBJ4D00

(12 Nov 2015, 6:22 pm)Michael wrote Land Bounded By North Hylton Road Castletown Way Riverbank Road Southwick Industrial Estate Sunderland - http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/online-appl...ab=summary&keyVal=NVHWD0BBIQY00


Former Fire Station Dun Cow Street City Centre Sunderland SR1 3HE - http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/online-appl...ab=summary&keyVal=NW9MKCBBJ4D00

Looks like this development will go-ahead. - http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/online-appl...pplication&previousKeyVal=NVHWD0BBIQY00&activeTab=summary&previousCaseNumber=15%2F01991%2FVAR&keyVal=MCHQJ2BB07Q00 - however this new one is an amendment to the one in the link.... so probables will go ahead.


The development will include a foodstore (class A1), retail units (class A1), commercial units (class A1-A5), offices / non residential institutions (class B1a / D1) and restaurant (class A3 / A5) : associated parking, landscaping, servicing and access arrangements).

New Wear Crossing - main works - starting January 2016

http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=17328&p=0&fsize=1Mb&ftype=New%20Wear%20Crossing%20-%20main%20works%20-%20starting%20January%202016.PDF

Update on the road closers from January 2016 - I would imagine the 8/35/35A/36/73/99/99A will be effected due to the traffic etc - GNE should post information soon.

Seems the Corner Flag pub is supposed to be closing on the 30/11/15.

Wonder if its to with the Keel Square extension... it was said before work on Keel Square that it would close later to be demolished to make way for something else.

(15 Nov 2015, 11:11 am)Michael wrote New Wear Crossing - main works - starting January 2016

http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=17328&p=0&fsize=1Mb&ftype=New%20Wear%20Crossing%20-%20main%20works%20-%20starting%20January%202016.PDF

Update on the road closers from January 2016 - I would imagine the 8/35/35A/36/73/99/99A will be effected due to the traffic etc - GNE should post information soon.

Looks like the proposed new road layout development boundry goes upto along the side of Deptford bus depot.

http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/PlanDM/StreamDocPage/obj.pdf?DocNo=959139&PDF=true&content=obj.pdf

(19 Nov 2015, 8:05 pm)cbma06 wrote Looks like the proposed new road layout development boundry goes upto along the side of Deptford bus depot.

http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/PlanDM/StreamDocPage/obj.pdf?DocNo=959139&PDF=true&content=obj.pdf

Think its the wrong road, that looks like the road towards the current bridge at Deptford.

Is not for the plans for the area which will be developed because of the new bridge so people build on it etc, i'm sure i read they wanted to develop it.

(19 Nov 2015, 8:16 pm)Michael wrote Think its the wrong road, that looks like the road towards the current bridge at Deptford.

Is not for the plans for the area which will be developed because of the new bridge so people build on it etc, i'm sure i read they wanted to develop it.

everything within the red box line will be redeveloped, from hylton road roundabout (hylton road roundabout will be gone and replaced by a 4 way traffic system) will be 2 lanes in each direction to b&q roundabout and then still 2 lanes in each direction on the proposed redevelopment site to the new bridge with the new road just bypass the bus depot and go along and under the QA bridge to the new bridge.

http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/PlanDM/StreamDocPage/obj.pdf?DocNo=959810&PDF=true&content=obj.pdf

page 2

(19 Nov 2015, 8:37 pm)cbma06 wrote everything within the red box line will be redeveloped, from hylton road roundabout (hylton road roundabout will be gone and replaced by a 4 way traffic system) will be 2 lanes in each direction to b&q roundabout and then still 2 lanes in each direction on the proposed redevelopment site to the new bridge with the new road just bypass the bus depot and go along and under the QA bridge to the new bridge.

http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/PlanDM/StreamDocPage/obj.pdf?DocNo=959810&PDF=true&content=obj.pdf

page 2

Sorry a re-post - my last reply made no sense. 

Anyway:


Thanks cbma - i was confused about the area - its good to see they're deciding to change the area around the Queen Alexandrea bridge - although its going to be a nightmare when it starts!, this new road is a good idea, least it'll take the strain off the other roads leading to the new bridge...or will this be the only access to the bridge (sure i read there will be road next to Pallion retail Park leading on to the bridge?)


Hopefully once its completed - the area will open new developments, in all honestly i think the whole area needs it, get rid of everything on the river - which isn't used. 


In all honestly this will be a nightmare, the work starts in 2017 - the year where the bridge is nearly complete BUT not quite (with the surrounding roads being closed either temporarily or permanently)  - as its expected to be finished in 2018. I would hope that in 2017 - the work will be around Deptford will done... demolishing buildings, if needed etc and so on, then once bridge is completed and opened then work would start at the Queen Alexandrea bridge - replacing the roundabout etc...

I think the work will go ahead for these changes to the area, i just hope the council don't keep delaying it! (remember this is only the planning stages!)


I don't see a page 2 on the link.

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Anyone wondering here is the timeline for the new bridge work (from this year)

May 2015 - Contract awarded and design is underway
July 2015 - Construction work started
October 2015 - Construction work starts in the river
Winter 2015 - 12-month major improvement works start on A1231 Wessington Way
Summer 2016 - Major improvement works start on B1405 European Way in Pallion
Winter 2016 - A-frame pylon sets sail from Belgium and is lifted into place
Summer 2017 - Bridge deck work is complete
Spring 2018- New bridge scheduled to open

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Work for Sunderland Strategic Transport Corridor Phase 3 (The Sunderland Strategic Transport Corridor is a dual carriageway link between the A19 and the Port of Sunderland). (his is the work for the above link where cbma has post)

Phase 3 (SSTC 3) is the critical link in completing the continuous dual carriageway between the A19 and the city centre.

Key Milestones

May 2016 Confirmation of final route
2016 Planning approval
2017 Contractor announced
2017 Works start
2019 Open to traffic

This is for the redevelopment of the roads leading to the new bridge starting from B&Q on Trimdon street, the links provides more detailed info.

From skyscrapercity: http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/PlanDM/Stre...cNo=959810&PDF=true&content=obj.pdf
- thanks to Sup.sup for the link.

Sunderland - Transforming Our City - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxHj0H4NncA

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Danish variety store Tiger is to open in The Bridges on Monday

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/busin...z3shXrRiiI

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The new Gin bar opens tomorrow in Sunniside

The prices in the Gin & Bear for gin and tonics will range from £5-£7.20. The bar will be open at weekends, from 4pm on Fridays and Sundays and noon on Saturdays.

Read more: http://www.sunderlandecho.com/what-s-on/...z3sgkp5mXA

£6 million city youth zone vision unveiled

The plans will see a purpose-built Youth Zone next to Sunderland College’s new Holmeside campus, open seven-days-a-week, with more than 20 activities on offer every session for young people aged 8-19, or up to 25 for those with a disability.

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/local...-1-7599302


Wonder if this is going to be next to the Bingo, its only building empty on that side near the new college... unless its a new build but there's no where it can go....

A update on the VAUX site:


The team are in the process of pulling together a planning application for the Vaux site, which is due to be submitted in the coming weeks.

This will be a hybrid application consisting of an outline application for the whole site, and a detailed application for phase 1 of the scheme, to include details for the first building and infrastructure works on the site.

http://shapingsunderland.com/2015/12/02/...hibitions/

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Not sure if this was posted or not.... PUBLIC CONSULTATION NOTE, Public Exhibitions - August and September 2015 - https://shapingsunderland.files.wordpres...k-note.pdf

North Bridge Street - summary of the proposed improvements

The proposals include allowing two-way traffic on North Bridge Street and Dame Dorothy Street as well as some alterations to the Wheatsheaf Junction and streets nearby.
The aim of these changes is to improve traffic flow in the area and onto the Wearmouth Bridge. It is intended to reduce the length of time taken for journeys into and out of Sunderland city centre and encourage economic development.
A detailed analysis of traffic in the area has been carried out to ensure that the proposed changes will have a positive impact.
Subject to consultation, work could begin in 2017 and be completed before the Tall Ships event in 2018. The council has already identified a budget of £4m for the project.

http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=11317


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I hope this goes ahead, its about time they changed that road.