The village has seen a spate of collisions in the recent past and it is hoped that the installation of a defibrillator at the local hall will help save lives.
Winston parish chairman Mike Taylor said: “The thing that stirred us is that we have had accidents in the village and at the crossroads.
“Recently a cyclist died when he crashed into the back of a car in the village.”
Although a Great North Air Ambulance Service helicopter arrived at the scene, they were unable to save the cyclist’s life.
County councillor for Barnard Castle East George Richardson has set aside £2,107 for the heart-start machine, as well as a new bench, finishing off his annual neighbourhood budget allocation of £20,000. The bench will replace an existing one along a pathway next to the A67 which has become dilapidated.
Mr Taylor said: “A lot of people use the circular walk and enjoy taking a rest. The one there at the moment is pretty knackered.”
The parish council is also in discussion with county officers about maintenance of the pathway which has become overgrown and is breaking up in parts.
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