Planning committee meeting 20/09/2016

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The agenda for the planning committee meeting to be held on Tuesday 20th September at 7pm has been published.  A copy is available here: pcttee-summons-and-agenda-2016-09-20

Community Walk Saturday 24th September

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JOIN US for a free guided walk around Barnt Green on Saturday 24th September.

There are 3 walks to choose from:

8 miles to Bittell, Hopwood and Wast Hills starting at 1.30pm

5 miles to Bittell and Hopwood starting at 2.30pm

2.5 miles to Bittell starting at 4pm

All will start and end in Millennium Park (village centre, corner Hewell Road/Sandhills Road).  Hot food, refreshments and live music when you get back!

Arrive early to register for your walk – Children are Welcome – Dogs are welcome too but under close control and preferably on a lead please!  Poster, Saturday 24th September 2016

District Council Plan modifications

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Bromsgrove District Council has deposited an inspection copy of the Proposed Main Modifications to the Bromsgrove District Plan at the parish council offices, 80 Hewell Road, Barnt Green.

The papers are available to view by anyone during office open hours:

Monday to Thursday 10am – 1pm and Thursday 2pm – 4pm.

The Consultation period runs until 21st September and response forms are also available from the parish council office.

Draft minutes published

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The draft minutes of the parish council meeting held on Thursday 28th July have been published.  They can be seen on the noticeboard next to the bus shelter in Hewell Road and online here:

Draft minutes 2016-07-28

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