This issue contains information about the forthcoming road closures, which are necessary to allow works to improve some of the problems on our roads.

In this issue:
  1. Parish Council Meeting, Wednesday 18th July
  2. Road Closures
  3. Holiday Reading
  4. Power Failure
  5. Planning Applications
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1. Parish Council Meeting, Wednesday 18th July

The next meeting of Birlingham Parish Council takes place on Wednesday 18th July at 7.00pm in Birlingham Village Hall. During the meeting there is an opportunity to express your views on local issues, so please come along.

The agenda for the meeting is available at www.birlingham.org/pc_info/pc_agenda_2018-07-18.pdf and the draft minutes of the previous Parish Council meeting on 16th May can be viewed at www.birlingham.org/pc_info/pc_minutes_2018-05-16.pdf.

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2. Road Closures

The Parish Clerk writes:
As mentioned before, there are to be drainage works in Birlingham during July and continuing into August.

The first closure in July is due to commence on Monday 23rd July for up to three weeks, when the western side of the church (Rectory Lane) will close. Traffic coming from Eckington will have to divert around the back of the church (Church Lane). The official notice can be viewed at www.birlingham.org/docs/road_closure_2018_3.pdf.

The other closure (commencing Monday 6th August for two weeks) is at the end of Church Street, where the road has subsided where it meets with Short Hill. The official notices can be viewed at www.birlingham.org/docs/road_closure_2018_4.pdf and www.birlingham.org/docs/road_closure_2018_4b.pdf.

The contractors will do whatever they can to do off-road works but safety for the gangs has to be their priority and hence the closures.

The second phase, which is more disruptive, will take place in November, when Upper End will have to close at some stage to take the drain across the road. I will keep you informed when I have further information.

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3. Holiday Reading

Come and get some books for your holiday from the bookshop on your doorstep! There is a great selection in St James’ Church, fiction and non-fiction and all at bargain prices.

The church is open every day and the bookshop is just inside the door. Come along and have a browse.

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4. Power Failure

The Parish Clerk writes:
Western Power have confirmed that the fire on the night of Monday 22nd May outside Birlingham Village Hall was caused by a fault in their equipment. The connecting box has been replaced using a different manufacturing company. Western Power say the issue has been rectified.

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5. Planning Applications

The following planning application has been received by the Parish Council:

  • Lower Farm, Defford Road: Minor internal alterations, provision of Conservation grade roof lights, enlarged gable end window, French windows and external steps (Case No. 18/01289). Awaiting decision by Wychavon District Council. (Consultation period ends on 26th July.) Full details can be viewed on the Wychavon DC website at https://plan.wychavon.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=97391.
The following planning application has been determined by Wychavon District Council:

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