WCC (B4120 Bittell Road, Barnt Green) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026 – 2 days between 24 April 2026 and 4 May 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
(B4120 Bittell Road, Barnt Green) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Order made: to close that part of B4120 Bittell Rd from its junction with C2043 Bittell Farm Rd to its junction with B4120 Roberts Corner Roundabout.
Reason: Carriageway patching for surface dressing inc civils works over multiple phases by WCC
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: B4120 Roberts Corner Roundabout, B4120 Redditch Rd, A441 Birmingham Rd into Birmingham, B4096 Groveley Ln, B4120 Barnt Green Rd, B4120 Kendal End Rd, B4120 Bittell Rd (part) and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 2 days between 24 April 2026 and 4 May 2026
Thomas Pollock Head of Commercial Law (Legal & Governance) County Hall Spetchley Road Worcester
22 April 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE CLOSURE OF C2161 SANDHILLS GREEN, BARNT GREEN, WORCESTERSHIRE FOR 6 DAYS FROM 25/02/26
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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14 (AS AMENDED)
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
PUBLIC NOTICE
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14 (AS AMENDED)
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
NOTICE OF THE CLOSURE OF C2161 SANDHILLS GREEN, BARNT GREEN, WORCESTERSHIRE (“THE HIGHWAY”)
Reason for restriction: Burst water main. There is a likelihood of danger to the public or of serious damage to the road. There is a need to close the highway in the following terms:-
1. The effect of this Notice is that no vehicle shall proceed along that part of the highway from its junction with U23221 Bittell Lane to its junction with C2173 Aqueduct Lane.
2. This provision shall continue in force for a maximum of 21 days, however, it is anticipated that it will remain in force for 6 days (24hrs) commencing 25 February 2026.
3. Alternative routes: C2161 Sandhills Road (part), C2174 Hewell Road, C2174 Blackwell Road, C2173 Wheeley Road, C2173 Coopers Hill, C2161 Sandhills Green (part) and vice versa.
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.
Reason for restriction: Burst water main. There is a likelihood of danger to the public or of serious damage to the road. There is a need to close the highway in the following terms:-
- The effect of this Notice is that no vehicle shall proceed along that part of the highway from its junction with U23221 Bittell Lane to its junction with C2173 Aqueduct Lane.
- This provision shall continue in force for a maximum of 21 days, however, it is anticipated that it will remain in force for 6 days (24hrs) commencing 25 February 2026.
- Alternative routes: C2161 Sandhills Road (part), C2174 Hewell Road, C2174 Blackwell Road, C2173 Wheeley Road, C2173 Coopers Hill, C2161 Sandhills Green (part) and vice versa.
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.
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WCC PUBLIC NOTICE (U23220 Hewell Lane, Barnt Green) (Temporary Closure) Order 9th March 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
(U23220 Hewell Lane, Barnt Green) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Order made: to close that part of U23220 Hewell Ln from its junction with U23251 The Longlands for a distance of 30 metres in a northerly direction and a distance of 25 metres in a southerly direction.
Reason: Replacement manhole cover by STW.
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: C2174 Blackwell Rd, C2157 Linthurst Newtown, C2157 Greenhill, B4096 Alcester Rd, U21401 Spirehouse Ln, U21401 Linthurst Rd, C2151 Fiery Hill Rd, U23220 Hewell Ln (part) and vice versa
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day Commencing: 9 March 2026
Thomas Pollock Head of Commercial Law (Legal & Governance) County Hall Spetchley Road Worcester
04 March 2026
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/in News /by bgexecWCC PUBLIC NOTICE Temporary road closure Hewell Lane – 1 day – 9th March 2026
/in News /by bgexecWORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
PUBLIC NOTICE
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
(U23220 Hewell Lane, Barnt Green) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Proposed Order: to close that part of U23220 Hewell Ln from its junction with U23251 The Longlands for a distance of 30 metres in a northerly direction and a distance of 25 metres in a southerly direction.
Reason: Replacement manhole cover by STW.
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: C2174 Blackwell Rd, C2157 Linthurst Newtown, C2157 Greenhill, B4096 Alcester Rd, U21401 Spirehouse Ln, U21401 Linthurst Rd, C2151 Fiery Hill Rd, U23220 Hewell Ln (part) and vice versa
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day Commencing: 9 March 2026
Thomas Pollock Head of Commercial Law (Legal & Governance) County Hall Spetchley Road Worcester
11 February 2026
The Hub, Blackwell Community Hall Every Monday 2-4pm Sessions are Free includes Social Activities, Topics of Interest, Well being, Health-Come along!
/in News /by bgexecBLACKWELL WALK – Wednesdays 10.30am meet opposite the entrance of St Catherines Church, St Catherines Road, Blackwell -Turn up and come along!
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/in News /by bgexecBarnt Green Wassail Walk Monday 29th December 2025 – All welcome, help us to toast to a fruitful year ahead!
/in News /by bgexec🎄 Barnt Green Wassail Walk – Monday 29th December 2025 🎄
Join us for our annual Wassail Walk — the perfect chance to walk off those Christmas dinners and enjoy some fresh winter air!
👣 Meeting point: Millennium Park, Hewell Road, Barnt Green
✨ Walk options:
• 5-mile walk – meet at 2:45pm
• 3-mile walk – meet at 3:30pm
After the walk, we’ll head to Fruitfields Orchard for traditional wassailing with:
🔥 A crackling warm bonfire
🍎 Cider & apple juice
🎶 Wassailing verses
🍞 Hanging toast for the trees
Wrap up warm, bring friends and family, and help us toast to a fruitful year ahead! 🌿🍏🔥
All welcome!
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