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The Panel covers the geographical areas of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Worcestershire with support for the Panel provided by Worcestershire County Council.

 

The Panel is part of the governance arrangements for policing in the West Mercia area and its role is to maintain a regular check and balance on the performance of the directly-elected West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner.

 

Information on Police and Crime Commissioners along with application details can be found via this link: West Mercia Police and Crime Panel | Worcestershire County Council

Should you wish to apply, please download and complete the application form and return to Samantha Morris, Overview and Scrutiny Manager, by 5pm on 30 September 2026 either by email:   or by post: Samantha Morris, Overview and Scrutiny Manager, Worcestershire County Council, County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester WR5 2NP.

 

In addition to the Worcestershire County Council website, details of this position will also be found in the County Association of Local Councils (CALC) newsletter, LinkedIn, Facebook and X.

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14 (AS AMENDED)

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

NOTICE OF THE CLOSURE OF C2173 AQUEDUCT LANE, ALVECHURCH, 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 U23254 Aqueduct Lane Service Road to its junction with B4120 Bittel Road.

 

2. This provision shall continue in force for a maximum of 21 days, however, it is anticipated that it will remain in force for 3 days (24hrs) commencing 11 August 2026.

 

3. Alternative routes: – B4120 Bittel Road, B4120 Hewell Road, C2161 Sandhills Road, C2161 Sandhills Green 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.

THOMAS POLLOCK

Head of Commercial Law (Legal & Governance)

Date 11 August 2026

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WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

PUBLIC NOTICE

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

(C2174 Hewell Road, Barnt Green) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: to close that part of C2174 Hewell Rd from its junction with U23221 Sandhills Ln to its junction with C2161 Sandhills Rd.

Reason: Utility work 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 Hewell Rd (part), B4120 Bittell Rd, C2291 Birmingham Rd, C2291 Red Lion St, C2001 Station Rd, C2001 Scarfield Hill, C2173 Wheeley Rd, C2174 Blackwell Rd and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months.  Anticipated duration: 2 days Commencing: 26 August 2026

Thomas Pollock Head of Commercial Law (Legal & Governance) County Hall Spetchley Road Worcester

29 July 2026

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