Impact on some residents likely

Northern Power Grid (NPG) and contractors, Freedom, will be present within the village starting Thursday 20th August until Friday 28th August. During this period NPG and/or contractors Freedom, will undertake multiple activities in and around the playing field

Thursday 20th August

NPG staff will begin installation of new steel pole, works include excavating a pole hole, installing the pole and letting the concrete infill set around the pole. This area will be cordoned off as the works are ongoing and the concrete sets

Monday 24th August

NPG contractors Freedom to begin the excavation from the newly installed Steel pole across the playing field and up to the pole at the side of Mill Lane. This is scheduled for 3 days including the installation of the new Low Voltage cable. This should have no impact on traffic

Friday 28th August

There is set to be a Localised Power Outage as the works include the dropping of the existing overhead wires across the field area and connection/energise the new Low Voltage cable. These works are scheduled for most of this day with the Power Outage affecting some, but not all residents from 09:00 – 14:00.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused due to the works, any updates will be posted here.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via email: SkinningroveFAS@environment-agency.gov.uk

If you would like to more information on NPG's planned power cuts, to understand what they will be doing and why, please visit www.northernpowergird.com/planned-power-cuts.

Ground Investigation works are set to begin Monday 24th August, lasting approximately 10-13 days.

The location of these works will start from in Magpie Wood Glampsite before moving towards the lower end of the playing field and KasKane area. There should be little to no impact on traffic during this time.

Any question feel free to email: SkinningroveFAS@environment-agency.gov.uk

From Tuesday 11th August, demolition of 3 garages between Zetland Row and Grove Hill will begin.

This work should only affect the immediate footpath nearest the bottom-most garage. BAM will be onsite to oversee this with some areas (pathways) out of use until the works are complete. The steps that come down adjacent to the top garage will be out of use during this time so please find a suitable alternative route. The road between Grove Hill and Zetland Row should see little impact so traffic impact will be kept to a minimum.

An excavator and van will park within the site fencing, and possibly impact the nearest lane during loading but residents will be kept informed.

Any questions feel free to contact our email: SkinningroveFAS@environment-agency.gov.uk

As a follow-up to the community engagement event held at the Village Hall in June, we would like to invite residents to attend our information drop-in event regarding the Skinningrove Flood Alleviation Scheme.

We have carefully considered the comments and questions raised and would like to provide Grove Hill residents with a further opportunity to learn more about the scheme, discuss the proposed works in greater detail, and receive additional feedback to help to shape our approach moving forward.

Event Details:
📍 Location: North end of Grove Hill - We will be set up with a stand under a gazebo
📅 Date: Wednesday 12th August 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00pm to 6:30pm

Residents are welcome to attend at any time during the drop-in period.

This session is intended to build upon the discussions held at our previous engagement, and as well as allow residents who did not attend, an opportunity to speak directly with the project team.

If you are unable to attend but would like further information, please continue to follow project updates through the Skinningrove Flood Alleviation Scheme EHQ page or contact us via email: SkinningroveFAS@environment-agency.gov.uk

Upcoming works for the Skinningrove FAS on Tuesday 4th August at Painted bridge with deflection testing works from approx. 9:30am - 3pm.

There will be a traffic impacts in this area, creating a single file traffic, as temporary traffic lights will be deployed in the morning before the works begin. The Deepdale Cove Holiday Park entrance will remain open during these works.

If works overrun, the deflection testing may continue through to Wednesday 5th August

On Thursday 2nd July and Friday 3rd July, you might see the following work being undertaken around the village:

- Pre-condition survey works

These surveys should not interrupt traffic routes or cause any issues for residents.

Any questions about these surveys, feel free to contact our email: SkinningroveFAS@environment-agency.gov.uk

Apprentice Groundworker – BAM UK & Ireland

What you need to know:

• Location: Various projects across the North East (travel and living away expected)
• Start date: September 2026
• Contract type: Full time/permanent
• Application: Send your CV to ryan.wilson@bam.com

Our apprenticeships

Are you looking to kick-start your career in construction? Do you enjoy working outdoors and being hands-on? Join our team as a Groundworker Apprentice and build the foundations for a successful career in the industry!

BAM is a trusted name in construction, delivering high-quality infrastructure projects. From foundations to drainage, we take pride in creating the groundwork for success.

A BAM apprenticeship is a full time earn and learn position; where you will be involved in delivering multi million projects. Leaving a lasting legacy and positive change in our communities.

On completion of a level 2 apprenticeship, you will then be given the opportunity to progress on to further learning and leadership training to work towards becoming a Works Manager of the future.

What you'll be doing

As a Groundworker Apprentice, you’ll learn essential skills to support construction projects, including:

• Preparing and levelling construction sites.
• Laying foundations, drainage systems, and concrete.
• Operating and maintaining tools and equipment.
• Following health and safety protocols on-site.
• Working as part of a team to complete a variety of groundwork tasks.

You’ll gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship with the support of experienced mentors and on-the-job training. You will work across multiple projects.

What you'll need

Academic requirements

• GCSE’s Maths and English grade 5 or above is desirable but you will have the opportunity to build on your academic achievements so far whilst on the apprenticeship.
• To be eligible for this apprenticeship you must not already hold a similar qualification of the same level.

Additional Requirements

• A lot of our projects are in locations that are not accessible via public transport so a driving licence would be desirable or the ability to learn and have access to a vehicle whilst on the apprenticeship
• Due to the nature of our industry, you may be required to move away to work on a project. We cannot always guarantee that you will be placed on a project which is close to your home. BAM do support this by paying a living away allowance.

Who are we looking for?

We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals who:

• Are eager to learn and develop new skills.
• Enjoy practical, hands-on work in an outdoor environment.
• Have good communication and teamwork skills.
• Are reliable, hardworking, and take pride in their work.
• Hold a valid driving licence (desirable) or are willing to obtain one during the apprenticeship.
• Be willing to sometimes live away on projects or travel (living away allowance and travel expenses paid)

What's in it for you?

In addition to a competitive salary, living away allowance and benefits package, we provide continuing development opportunities within a creative and considerate work environment. BAM is committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing family friendly policies that support work-life balance.

• BAM benefits (online shopping discount platform)
• Volunteering days
• Wellbeing days
• Generous holiday allowance including additional holiday purchase scheme
• Annual salary review
• Living away allowance where appropriate
• EAP (Employee assistance programme)
• Mental Health & wellbeing programme

As well as working in alignment with our values of being collaborative, reliable, inclusive, and taking ownership of your work, we will look to understand your personal values, your potential and development areas for the role.

On Tuesday 23rd June, you will see EcoNorth in Skinningrove to undertake some pre-works otter surveys.

Otters are a European protected species, protected under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. A previous survey of Skinningrove Beck and the surrounding area identified multiple signs of potential otter habitat.

The survey on 23^rd June is essential to confirm if otters are present, where they are located and in what numbers. This information will help us prevent, reduce, or mitigate the potential impact of the Scheme on otters or their habitats.

You can expect to see a representative from BAM working alongside the ecologist from EcoNorth. We will be working in and around the beck, and in woody areas from the beach up to Loftus Bank.

This is the first of 2 otter surveys required; the second survey will likely take place towards the end of July.

If you have any questions feel free to drop us an email: SkinningroveFAS@environment-agency.gov.uk or use the Ask a Question tool

During this scheme we will undertake the removal of the permanent telemetry gauge on Zetland Row. As part of our works, we have installed a temporary box on the footbridge (see red circle below) which will ensure we continue to monitor the levels of the beck effectively. Following the works, a new RADAR will be fitted on the new bridge and the temporary box removed

Location of Temporary Telemetry Box

Temporary Telemetry Box

A massive thank you to everyone who visited our community engagement event at the Skinningrove Village Hall on Thursday 4th June!

We hope that attending this event answered your questions around the scheme and put faces to the names you might have seen associated with the team. We've collected all the written and verbal feedback and will look to action any outstanding matters, either through this engagement page or directly, if contact details were provided

All of the materials that were displayed at the event have been shared on this page. Please view Planning Documents to see construction works and traffic & pedestrian management plans, FAQs for general questions around the scheme and the vote on your favourite Bridge Railings Artwork from the options in the poll tool.

If you were unable to attend this engagement event and still have unanswered questions then feel free to get in contact via email: SkinningroveFAS@environment-agency.gov.uk or leave questions within our Ask a Question tool and we'll aim to get in contact ASAP

Skinningrove Community Engagement Event