Newcastle

Action Planned (AI summary) J M Nixon Son has revisited and made changes to its cattle movement plan, including no longer using a second holding area, implementing a new quadbike system for checking the track for public, and placing 'Warning Cattle being Moved' signs. Defra is undertaking reforms to the rights of way system, including a 'Right to Apply' provision for landowners to divert or extinguish paths and guidance to encourage removal of paths from private areas. The response also details HSE's existing investigation procedures and analysis of cattle incidents.

Action Planned (AI summary) Newcastle City Council commissioned two independent Road Safety Audits and will install text on the kerb edge at pedestrian crossing points stating 'Look both ways'. Other minor scheme improvements include amending tactile paving, revising the phasing of lights, and replacing damage on a splinter island.

Action Planned (AI summary) The Royal College of Surgeons will highlight relevant guidance on training and consent when introducing new surgical techniques and technologies to its members. They are planning to highlight all relevant guidance to members and fellows through newsletters, communications with NHS hospital trusts and independent hospitals, and will continue to monitor advances in technology and innovation.

Action Planned (AI summary) The Department for Education highlights the publication of comprehensive guidance by Universities UK and Newcastle University, "Initiations at UK Universities", which addresses the risks of initiations and excessive alcohol consumption among students. The guidance includes recommendations on staff training, disciplinary processes, reporting systems, and awareness raising. Following a roundtable event, Universities UK and Newcastle University published guidance to raise awareness of the dangers of initiations and excessive alcohol consumption among students. Public Health England is engaged in several actions targeted at young people about the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption. Newcastle University and the Students' Union have undertaken several actions, including enhanced training for student leaders, revised guidance, increased communications and awareness campaigns, and closer collaboration between university departments and the Students’ Union, with plans for continued monitoring and embedding of these practices. The Department of Health and Social Care will work with government colleagues and other health sector bodies to determine the best course of action regarding the risks of alcohol consumption. The Secretary of State for Education has deferred a response until the department has worked with colleagues in the health and education sectors on designing measures to raise awareness of the risks of alcohol consumption and initiation events. NUS plans to convene a meeting with the Home Office, Department for Education, Public Health England, Universities UK, and the Office for Students before the end of March 2019 to explore collaborative work on responsible alcohol consumption, potentially scaling up the Alcohol Impact program.

Action Planned (AI summary) Cumbria County Council will review signage at the collision location with the police and install any measures before the end of March. They will also look at the appropriateness of the 60 mph speed limit, but any changes will require a consultation and legal process taking at least 6 months.

Action Planned (AI summary) The council is implementing a scheme to improve highway drainage by replacing side gullies with more effective open gullies, expecting completion by the end of July 2016. They have arranged for temporary flood warning signs to be deployed until the works are complete.