A small section of Old Road will be closed from 29th November to 1st December.
Gloucestershire County Council has issued the closure notice so that Severn Trent Water can renew a hydrant.
The section affected will be from the junction with Hiams Lane to outside Greenacres - a length of about 50 metres. Pedestrian and emergency access should be maintained at all times other than in exceptional circumstances.
Friday, 30 September 2016
Thursday, 29 September 2016
Let's talk!
Maisemore Parish Council has received some funding to improve communication in the village and make what the Council does more transparent to residents.
So, if you have any views on this, please come along to a meeting in the village hall at 7.30pm on Monday 17th October to talk about what should be done.
All views will be welcome!
This meeting is intended to throw up ideas. A decision on what to do will be made at the Parish Council meeting on 7th November.
You could be involved in that too, as we have two vacancies to be filled by co-option - so why not talk to one of the existing councillors about that as well: Andrew Cooley (07961 574231 or andrew.cooley@maisemore-pc.org.uk), Debbie Burgess (01452 523730) or Carole Banks (01452 304598).
We’ve already made a start with this new trial website (www.maisemore-pc.org .uk). Please do have a good look at it and tell us what you think - and what you would like to see.
So, if you have any views on this, please come along to a meeting in the village hall at 7.30pm on Monday 17th October to talk about what should be done.
All views will be welcome!
This meeting is intended to throw up ideas. A decision on what to do will be made at the Parish Council meeting on 7th November.
You could be involved in that too, as we have two vacancies to be filled by co-option - so why not talk to one of the existing councillors about that as well: Andrew Cooley (07961 574231 or andrew.cooley@maisemore-pc.org.uk), Debbie Burgess (01452 523730) or Carole Banks (01452 304598).
We’ve already made a start with this new trial website (www.maisemore-pc.org .uk). Please do have a good look at it and tell us what you think - and what you would like to see.
Monday, 26 September 2016
Consultation on housing
Tewkesbury Borough Council is holding a public consultation on its Housing Strategy on Wednesday 12th October at the Tewkesbury Borough Council Offices, Tewkesbury Public Services Centre, Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 5TT. It's a drop in session between 4pm and 6pm.
An invitation to the event is here. The consultation document is here.
An invitation to the event is here. The consultation document is here.
Thursday, 22 September 2016
Parish Council meets on Monday
The next meeting of Maisemore Parish Council is on Monday 26th September 2016 at 7.30pm in MaisemoreVillage Hall.
The meeting will begin with public questions and discussion lasting up to half an hour.
Agenda
Minutes of July meeting
There are currently two vacancies on the Council that can be filled by co-option, so if you're interested in helping get things done for Maisemore, please contact one of the existing councillors (details in the right hand column of this page) or the parish clerk - phone: 07971 874239 or email: maisemoreparishcouncil@gmail.com.
The meeting will begin with public questions and discussion lasting up to half an hour.
Agenda
Minutes of July meeting
There are currently two vacancies on the Council that can be filled by co-option, so if you're interested in helping get things done for Maisemore, please contact one of the existing councillors (details in the right hand column of this page) or the parish clerk - phone: 07971 874239 or email: maisemoreparishcouncil@gmail.com.
Tuesday, 20 September 2016
Over roundabout plans on show
Gloucestershire County Council's plans for improving the Over roundabout should be helpful to Maisemore residents.
A key feature of the proposal is to add a third lane on the southbound approach to the roundabout along the A417 from Maisemore.
The thinking is that this will enable two lanes of traffic heading towards Gloucester, and that this will enable more vehicles to enter the roundabout every time there is a gap in the traffic approaching from the west.
There are more details about the scheme on the GCC website here. A number of plans and drawings and answers to a number of frequently asked questions can be downloaded from this GCC page.
The present scheme does not include traffic lights, but it does include laying the ducting so that these could be added at a later date with the minimum of disruption.
Adding the extra lane will invlove deep steel piling of the embankment to the north east of the roundabout. There will have to be some road closures to achieve this, but it is hoped that these will mostly be at night. A scheme for traffic diversion and signposting has been prepared.
A key feature of the proposal is to add a third lane on the southbound approach to the roundabout along the A417 from Maisemore.
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| One of the display panels at the 'public share event' on the Over roundabout improvement scheme, held at Hartpury village hall. The event was well attended. |
There are more details about the scheme on the GCC website here. A number of plans and drawings and answers to a number of frequently asked questions can be downloaded from this GCC page.
The present scheme does not include traffic lights, but it does include laying the ducting so that these could be added at a later date with the minimum of disruption.
Adding the extra lane will invlove deep steel piling of the embankment to the north east of the roundabout. There will have to be some road closures to achieve this, but it is hoped that these will mostly be at night. A scheme for traffic diversion and signposting has been prepared.
Monday, 19 September 2016
How people-friendly is your garden hedge?
Residents should be aware that Tewkesbury Borough Council can take enforcement action to cut back hedges that grow over and obstruct pavements. They can then re-charge residents for any work undertaken.
Please can you check that your garden hedge is not growing over the pavement. Brambles hanging down from high hedges can be a particular hazard.
Pavements need to be clear for a width of at least 1 metre (or the full width of the pavement if it's less than 1m) and to a height of 2 metres.
Residents using a wheelchair or pushchair may be forced into the road if the hedge is overgrown.
Please can you check that your garden hedge is not growing over the pavement. Brambles hanging down from high hedges can be a particular hazard.
Pavements need to be clear for a width of at least 1 metre (or the full width of the pavement if it's less than 1m) and to a height of 2 metres.
Residents using a wheelchair or pushchair may be forced into the road if the hedge is overgrown.
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Consultation on Over roundabout work
Chris Riley, a Project Manager for the Major Projects team at Gloucestershire County Council, has sent the following note to local Parish Councils:
We are currently in the process of finalising funding arrangements for a major improvement scheme at Over Roundabout to follow on from the work undertaken by Highways England in 2015.
We are holding public share events for the scheme at the following locations, which you are invited to attend:
About the new scheme
The overarching goal is to provide a free flowing link for traffic along the currently heavily congested A40 Roundabout.
The key objectives have been identified as:
Reduce journey times, for all users as well, on the A40 between Highnam Roundabout / Longford Roundabout / Gloucester City Centre.
Improve journey time reliability on the A40 between Highnam Roundabout / Longford Roundabout / Gloucester City Centre.
Improve the connectivity and capacity of the strategic road network between the Forest of Dean and Gloucester / Cheltenham / Tewkesbury / the M5.
The current programme for the A40 Over Roundabout Scheme
Business Case Submission - October 2016
Business Case Approved by LEP - December 2016
Construction Start - Early 2018
Construction End - Summer 2018
Further information can be found at:
http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/a40over
Maisemore Parish Council has been strongly critical of the work carried out by Highways England in 2015 and regards the changes as detrimental to the interests of Maisemore residents and also introducing new risks to road users - particularly when entering the roundabout from Maisemore on the A417. At least one Parish Councillor will attend the 'share event' at Hartpury on 20th September.
We are currently in the process of finalising funding arrangements for a major improvement scheme at Over Roundabout to follow on from the work undertaken by Highways England in 2015.
We are holding public share events for the scheme at the following locations, which you are invited to attend:
- Tuesday 20 September 2016 - 9 - 2pm at Hartpury Village Hall
- Thursday 22 September 2016 - 2:30 - 7:30pm at Highnam Community Centre
About the new scheme
- A417 North: widening of the southbound approach to the roundabout entry to provide three lanes at the junction stop line.
- A40 East: widening of the westbound approach to the roundabout entry to provide three lanes at the junction stop line.
- A40 Roundabout - General: The addition of a third circulatory lane within the roundabout.
The overarching goal is to provide a free flowing link for traffic along the currently heavily congested A40 Roundabout.
The key objectives have been identified as:
Reduce journey times, for all users as well, on the A40 between Highnam Roundabout / Longford Roundabout / Gloucester City Centre.
Improve journey time reliability on the A40 between Highnam Roundabout / Longford Roundabout / Gloucester City Centre.
Improve the connectivity and capacity of the strategic road network between the Forest of Dean and Gloucester / Cheltenham / Tewkesbury / the M5.
The current programme for the A40 Over Roundabout Scheme
Business Case Submission - October 2016
Business Case Approved by LEP - December 2016
Construction Start - Early 2018
Construction End - Summer 2018
Further information can be found at:
http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/a40over
Maisemore Parish Council has been strongly critical of the work carried out by Highways England in 2015 and regards the changes as detrimental to the interests of Maisemore residents and also introducing new risks to road users - particularly when entering the roundabout from Maisemore on the A417. At least one Parish Councillor will attend the 'share event' at Hartpury on 20th September.
Watch out - there's a thief about!
Please watch out for fraudulent emails trying to get your bank details and steal your money. Here's one I received today:
Of course, it's not from British Gas at all - and I'm not a BG customer. But the layout is very convincing, apart from not having my name and address. When I spoke to British Gas so that I could forward it to them, they said that even the account number format was correct, apart from starting with the wrong digits.
These emails come in all sorts of forms and they may look very convincing. It's very easy to pick up logos and trademarks from company websites. The rule is never to give bank details or passwords to anyone in response to an email and never click on anything in it if the email is even remotely suspect.
None of the banks, the police or any reputable organisation will ever ask for your bank account or password details via email - or over the phone.
Of course, it's not from British Gas at all - and I'm not a BG customer. But the layout is very convincing, apart from not having my name and address. When I spoke to British Gas so that I could forward it to them, they said that even the account number format was correct, apart from starting with the wrong digits.
These emails come in all sorts of forms and they may look very convincing. It's very easy to pick up logos and trademarks from company websites. The rule is never to give bank details or passwords to anyone in response to an email and never click on anything in it if the email is even remotely suspect.
None of the banks, the police or any reputable organisation will ever ask for your bank account or password details via email - or over the phone.
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