Network Rail improvement works

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Network Rail have written to Barnt Green residents whose homes back on to the railway to let them know there is likely to be some noise disruption over the four weekends in August.  Work will start at 22:50hrs on the Saturday nights and continue through to 08:50hrs on the Sunday mornings.

The full letter can be seen here: NetworkRail letter to residents 2016-07-12

A subsequent letter detailing further works can be seen here: Network Rail alert to railway works 20 Aug – 7 Nov 2016

Contact details for Network Rail are via: www.networkrail.co.uk / 24-hour National Helpline 03457 11 41 41

It’s worth noting that there will be a complete closure of the railway line between Barnt Green and Bromsgrove station between Wednesday 26th October – Sunday 6th November  2016 inc. for major track and signalling changes.  This will not affect the line between Redditch, Barnt Green and Birmingham; the cross-city service will operate as normal except for Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th November.

Train service details are available via London Midland – www.londonmidland.com and also via the National Rail website: www.nationalrail.co.uk

 

 

Community Walk

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The date of the 2016 annual community walk has been announced as Saturday 24th September.

The event, open to residents and friends of all ages and ability, will open at 1.30pm with a choice of three distances all starting from Millennium Park in the centre of Barnt Green and radiating out over 8 miles in total, 3 miles and 1 mile.  Walkers will be welcomed on their return to the park with a pig roast, refreshments and music.

The event is a great way to meet neighbours old and new, and team up with friends to enjoy the local countryside.

More details will be posted here and on the village notice boards in due course.

Audited accounts

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The parish council’s accounts for the financial year ended 31st March 2016 have been audited by Grant Thornton.  The Annual Return can be seen here: Audited Annual Return 2015-16

The public notice of conclusion of audit can be seen here: Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2015-16

Next meeting is Thursday 28th July

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The parish council’s next meeting will be on Thursday 28th July starting at 7pm at 80 Hewell Road.  This meeting is open to members of the public and there is an opportunity to take part in the meeting during the open forum when residents can put forward representations to the council and comment on items on the agenda.

A copy of the agenda is here: Agenda 2016-07-28

Open Gardens this weekend!

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15 gardens in Barnt Green village will be open to the public over the weekend of 2nd and 3rd July between 2pm and 5pm.  Entry tickets and maps of the route to each open garden will be available in the village on both days and from the car parks at the Barnt Green Social Club off Blackwell Road and the Queen Victoria public house off Sandhills Lane.  There will also be a flower festival in St Andrews Church and an art exhibition in the Friends Meeting House, both on Sandhills Road.  Teas and cake will be available at the Church Centre along with a plant stall and second-hand book sale.  Funds raised will benefit Where Next, the Basement Project and the Barnt Green Day Centre.

M5 motorway closures

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The M5 is being widened between junctions 4a – 6 to incorporate a 4th lane each side.  The letter here explains more about the work being carried out and the likelihood of closures during this period.  Due to this work and when the motorway is closed there is likely to be more traffic on local roads.

M5 j4a-6, Night closures surfacing

Agenda for 15th June

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The agenda for the parish council meeting which is to be held on 15th June has been published and is available to see on the notice board by Millennium Park and here: BarntGreenPCAgenda 2016-06-15

 

Barnt Green Open Gardens

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Barnt Green supports those in need 

Residents and organisations in Barnt Green are gearing up to support three local charities on a very special weekend in July, with 15 gardens opening their doors to the public, a flower festival and many other activities.

The event, to be held on July 2nd and 3rd between 2 and 5 pm each day, has been organised by local residents Rachel Banner and Maureen Frowley and has the support of the local parish council and many local businesses who are providing administrative and other facilities.

Rachel, who is a former Parish Councillor, commented, “We hope this event will bring the whole community together to raise funds for individuals with learning difficulties through the “Where Next” organisation, local homeless young people who rely on the “Basement Project” and older people who attend the local Day Centre that receives no statutory funding. It’s a way of having fun, sharing what we have in the village whilst helping others of all ages.”

Maureen added that not only had they received support from the parish council and other local organisations but also from the Worcestershire County Organiser for the National Gardens Scheme, David Morgan, who had provided guidance relating to the gardens being open.

The 15 gardens open will be in various locations around the village with maps available for visitors to find their way round easily, whilst the flower festival will be located in St. Andrews church. Other attractions will include an art exhibition in the Meeting House in Sandhills Road, teas and a second hand bookstall in the Parish Centre and many of the shops will be decorated to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday.

There will even be a “Duck Hunt” for the children to take part in and jams and plants for sale at many of the gardens.

Admission to the event will be £5 per adult, with accompanied children being admitted free.

Parking will be available on the day.

Open Garden Banner

Parish Council meeting dates

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The parish council’s meetings calendar for 2016/17 is here: MeetingsCalendar civic year 2016-17

The date of the next parish council meeting is Wednesday 15th June, starting at 7pm in the parish council office.

All the parish council meetings are open to the public and the agendas are available via this website and on the Millennium Park notice board in Hewell Road.

Annual Audit

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The audit for the parish council’s financial year 2015/16 will run between Friday 3rd June and Thursday 14th July.  Anyone can review the accounts for the year’s accounts – if interested please call the Executive Officer to arrange an appointment.  The Annual Return has been sent to the external auditor and can be viewed on this website (link below) along with the explanation of relevant variances between this year and last year (‘Section 5’), a statement declaring the figures shown are as yet unaudited, the audit notice that also contains the statement of public rights.

Notice of Audit FY15-16

Notice of unaudited accounts 2016

AnnualReturn2016, BarntGreenPC

Section 5, 2015-16