Donation to Midlands Air Ambulance
We were able to make a donation of £254.19 to Midlands Air Ambulance from the raffle held at the Coronation Picnic.
Please see attached letter
PUBLIC PATH DIVERSION ORDER
/in News/by RogerA consultation on division boundaries for Worcestershire has begun
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Today is the start of a ten-week public consultation inviting proposals for new council divisions and division boundaries for Worcestershire County Council. Our consultation will close on 24 July 2023. After we have considered all representations made to us during this consultation, we intend to publish draft recommendations in October 2023. We will then hold a further period of consultation on our draft recommendations. Our final recommendations are expected to be published in May 2024. The new electoral arrangements will come into effect at the local elections in May 2025.
What is an electoral review? Our electoral review will recommend new electoral arrangements for Worcestershire. We will propose: · the total number of councillors elected to the council in the future; · the number of divisions; · the number of councillors representing each division; · division boundaries; and · the names of divisions.
How to get involved This is a public consultation and we welcome views from individuals and organisations across Worcestershire on where they think new division boundaries should be drawn. We are minded to recommend that 57 councillors should be elected to Worcestershire County Council in the future. This is no change from the current number of councillors. We are now inviting proposals to help us draw up a pattern of divisions to accommodate 57 councillors. In drawing up new electoral divisions, we must balance three legal criteria, namely: · to deliver electoral equality: where each councillor represents roughly the same number of electors as others across the county; · that the pattern of divisions should, as far as possible, reflect the interests and identities of local communities; · that the electoral arrangements should provide for effective and convenient local government. We will treat all submissions equally, and judge each case on its merits and against the legal criteria. If you wish to put forward a view, we would also urge you to ensure that evidence supports your submission. For example, if you wish to argue that two areas should be included in the same electoral division, make sure you tell us why they should be together, providing evidence about community facilities, ties, organisations, and amenities, rather than simply asserting that they belong together. There is more advice on our website about how you can get involved in the consultation. Our website features technical guidance that explains the process and our policies, as well as guidance on how to take part in each part of the process. We have also set up a webpage dedicated to the review of Worcestershire, where you can find all the relevant information. You can also access interactive maps of the current ward boundaries across Worcestershire on our website. The portal also allows you to comment and upload documents directly to the site.
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Parish Council Grant
/in News/by RogerThe Parish Council has an amount of money available for improvements in the Parish. This could take the form of grants to local organisations for specific purposes or schemes carried out by the Parish Council.
If you have any suggestions, schemes or projects that you think we should consider, please forward these to the Parish Council via Mrs Pam Perfect on pamelaperfect@btinternet.com or on 01299 823544.
Or use the contact page on the website.
You could also give your suggestions in writing to a Parish Councillor.
Astley and Dunley Coronation Big Lunch on Sunday 7th May
/in News/by RogerThe Astley and Dunley Coronation Big Lunch on Sunday 7th May. Come and join us at Astley and Dunley Village Hall for fun and friendship with neighbours and friends to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. Bring along your own favourite picnic treats and enjoy a slice of cake courtesy of the parish council, tea, coffee, and soft drinks and something fizzy to toast his majesty. There will be something for young and old alike with bunting and balloons, a quiz and prizes for the best decorated crown competition. If the sun shines, we will be outside but if the British weather lets us down, we will simply move everything into the Village Hall. There is no charge for this event, and all are welcome but please register for tickets as per the instructions below by Wed. 26th April so we have an idea of numbers.
On Sunday 23 April 2023, there will be a national test of the UK Emergency Alerts service.
/in News/by RogerOn Sunday 23 April 2023, there will be a national test of the UK Emergency Alerts service.
Emergency Alerts is a UK government service that will warn you if there’s a danger to life nearby.
In an emergency, your mobile phone or tablet will receive an alert with advice about how to stay safe.
The government does not need to know your phone number or location to send you an alert.
Reasons you might get an alert
You may get alerts about:
- severe flooding
- fires
- extreme weather
Emergency alerts will only be sent by:
- the emergency services
- government departments, agencies and public bodies that deal with emergencies
What happens when you get an emergency alert
Your mobile phone or tablet may:
- make a loud siren-like sound, even if it’s set on silent
- vibrate
- read out the alert
The sound and vibration will last for about 10 seconds.
An alert will include a phone number or a link to the GOV.UK website for more information.
You’ll get alerts based on your current location – not where you live or work. You do not need to turn on location services to receive alerts.
What you need to do
When you get an alert, stop what you’re doing and follow the instructions in the alert.
If you’re driving or riding when you get an alert
- You should not read or otherwise respond to an emergency alert whilst driving or riding a motorcycle.
- If you are driving, you should continue to drive and not respond to the noise or attempt to pick up the mobile phone and deal with the message.
- Find somewhere safe and legal to stop before reading the message. If there is nowhere safe or legal to stop close by, and nobody else is in the vehicle to read the alert, tune into live radio and wait for bulletins until you can find somewhere safe and legal to stop.
It is illegal to use a hand-held device while driving or riding.
If you cannot receive emergency alerts
If you do not have a compatible device, you’ll still be informed about an emergency. The emergency services have other ways to warn you when there is a threat to life.
Emergency alerts will not replace local news, radio, television or social media.
If you’re deaf, hard of hearing, blind or partially sighted
If you have a vision or hearing impairment, audio and vibration attention signals will let you know you have an emergency alert.
Alert languages
Emergency alerts will be sent in English. In Wales, they may also be sent in Welsh.
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (U64211 Astley Burf, Astley and Dunley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2023
/in News/by RogerWORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
PUBLIC NOTICE
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
(U64211 Astley Burf, Astley and Dunley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2023
Proposed Order: to close that part of U64211 Astley Burf from its junction with U64212 Weather Lane for a distance of 100 metres in a westerly direction.
Reason: Underground works by Openreach.
Exemptions: to permit access to any land or premises fronting the highway affected where there is no other form of access; and to allow the works to be undertaken.
Alternative route: U64212 Weather Lane, U64212 Bull Hill, B4196 Astley, U64211 Astley and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 months. Anticipated duration: 2 days. Commencing: 2 May 2023
Thomas Pollock Head of Commercial Law (Legal & Governance) County Hall Spetchley Road Worcester
7 April 2023
1404700 – 1 – U64211 Astley Burf, Astley and Dunley
Streetworks Admin WCPO00051816
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (A451 Dunley, Astley and Dunley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2023
/in News/by RogerWORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
PUBLIC NOTICE
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
(A451 Dunley, Astley and Dunley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2023
Proposed Order: to close that part of A451 Dunley from its junction with B4197 Great Witley to its junction with U64217 Dark Lane
Reason: Carriageway resurfacing.
Exemptions: to permit access to any land or premises fronting the highway affected where there is no other form of access; and to allow the works to be undertaken.
Alternative route: Diversion clockwise: A451 Dunley, A451 Dunley Road, A451 Bridge Street, A451 High Street, A451 Mitton Street, A451 Vale Road, A451 Gilgal, A4025 Worcester Road, A4025 Stourport Road, A449 Sytchampton, A449 Main Road, A4133 Holt Heath, B4197 Great Witley. Diversion anti-clockwise: A4133 Holt Heath; A449 Main Road, A449 Sytchampton, A4025 Stourport Road, A4025 Worcester Road, A451 Mitton Street, A451 Lion Hill, A451 York Street, A451 Bridge Street, A451 Dunley Road, A451 Dunley and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 months. Anticipated duration: 12 nights (19:00-06:00). Commencing: 17 April 2023
Thomas Pollock Head of Commercial Law (Legal & Governance) County Hall Spetchley Road Worcester
24 March 2023
A451 Stourport Road Nr Dunley diversion plan
1387653 – 1 – A451 Dunley, Astley and Dunley
Julian Browne CA48424 PR
Electricity pylon upgrade in Astley & Dunley affecting Dark Lane (from A451), B4196 & C2239
/in News/by RogerOn behalf of National Grid formerly Western Power Distribution, the electricity Distribution Network Operator, regarding access to electricity pylons at Astley.
As part of our essential asset replacement and improvement program, National Grid is replacing the electrical conductors, insulators and fittings on this pylon line. This work is necessary to ensure the ongoing performance and reliability of the electricity network. The work is being carried out by our principle contractor “Wood Plc”.
In order to carry out this work we will require vehicular access to all of the pylons. We are taking this opportunity to notify residents in the area.
In order to access the pylons in Astley we will be using Dark Lane (from A451), B4196 & C2239 as shown on the plan below. As the lanes narrow and there are limited passing places we would greatly appreciate your consideration while using the lanes. We appreciate this may cause you some inconvenience and we’ll do our best to minimise disruption.
We will limit vehicle movements on Dark Lane and School Lane to between 9am and 2.30pm to avoid disruption to residents dropping off / picking up children from Astley Primary School.
These works will not affect your electricity supply.
Should you have any concerns regarding the works, please don’t hesitate to contact me on 01905 383103.
The works are due to commence on this section in March and will take approximately 12 weeks to complete. The works will finished by the end of May.
Ashley Moore
National Grid Electricity Distribution
01905 383103
NOTICE OF A TEMPORARY 30 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON THE A451 DUNLEY, ASTLEY AND DUNLEY (“THE HIGHWAY”)
/in News/by RogerPUBLIC NOTICE
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14 (AS AMENDED)
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
NOTICE OF A TEMPORARY 30 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON THE A451 DUNLEY, ASTLEY AND DUNLEY (“THE HIGHWAY”)
Reason for restriction: Overhead electrical work.
Restriction: a 30 mph speed limit.
- The effect of this Notice is that no vehicle shall proceed along that part of A451 Dunley at a speed exceeding 30 mph from its junction with U64217 Dark Lane for a distance of 785 metres in both directions along this section of carriageway.
- No speed limit imposed by this Notice applies to vehicles falling within regulation 3(4) of the Road Traffic Exemptions (Special Forces) (Variation and Amendment) Regulations 2011 when used in accordance with Regulation 3(5) of those regulations.
- This provision shall continue in force for a maximum of 5 days on 3 April 2023.
Nothing in this Notice shall prevent at any time access for pedestrians to any premises situated on or adjacent to the highway, or to any other premises accessible for pedestrians from and only from the highway.
THOMAS POLLOCK
Head of Commercial Law (Legal & Governance)
Date 8 March 2023