Decision details

Naming of streets on a new housing development off Neasham Road, Darlington

Decision Maker: Assistant Director Highways and Capital Projects

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Naming of streets on a new housing development off Neasham Road, Darlington which is to be built by Darlington Borough Council.
Street names suggestions are Arthur Wharton Lane, Butterfield Drive, Craven Drive, Brebner Drive.

It had previously been agreed with Councillor Dulston and Dave Winstanley that a street should be named after Arthur Wharton as part of black history month (announcement has already been made). The other names are all notable sportsmen who are from Darlington.

Decision:

To approve street naming & numbering.

Reason - Streets to be named in accordance with the Public Health Act 1925, Section 17

Alternative options considered:

None

Publication date: 27/04/2022

Date of decision: 07/01/2022