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We have been advised that a section of Charlton Road in Keynsham will be closed to all road users for up to three weeks, as highway reconstruction and resurfacing works are carried out. The works will start on 10 June and take place along a section of Charlton Road between its junctions with Parkhouse Lane and Wollard Lane. A full road closure will be in place throughout, with 24 hour working to reduce the length of time the closure is needed and to minimise disruption. The council will resurface 14,423m­2 of highway during these works, an area equivalent to the size of 55 tennis courts. It’s the largest scheme on the council’s annual resurfacing programme, which includes 27 schemes across Bath & North East Somerset. Access for residents within the road closures will be maintained whenever possible as site operations allow, with access controlled by on-site traffic marshals. Diversion routes will be in place for traffic and advanced notices have been in place to inform motorists of the upcoming closure. Given the extents of the closure there is no through access to Keynsham via Queen Charlton, the diversion routes can be seen on one.network. Bath & North East Somerset Council contractor VolkerHighways will be carrying out the works.

NOTICE OF VACANCY

IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

Whitchurch Village Council

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that following the resignation of Cllr Sharon Bryant, a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for Whitchurch Village Council.

If, within 14 days* after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than Wednesday, 12th June 2024), a request for an election to fill the said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer, Bath & North East Somerset Council, Guildhall, High Street, Bath, BA1 5AW, by TEN electors for Whitchurch Village Council, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

The request must be signed by ten persons who, at the time of the request, are listed on the electoral register as local government electors for Whitchurch Village Council. The ten signatures should be accompanied by printed names, addresses and, if known, electoral numbers.

Sue Dyer Parish Clerk

Dated: Wednesday, 22nd May 2024

* In computing any period of time for this purpose a Saturday, Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday, bank holiday or day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning shall be disregarded.

We have received notice that Bath and North East Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 intends to make an order the effect of which will be to temporarily introduce:
• A road closure in that length of Maggs Lane, Whitchurch from its junction with the A37 Bristol Road extending west to its junction with St Nicholas Road. USRN: 47904495.
• A temporary suspension of the one-way restriction allowing traffic to travel in both directions, from the Bristol end of Maggs Lane, Whitchurch at its junction with Washing Pound Lane. Two Operatives with a radio contact system will be in situ during the works and will use stop and go boards to assist traffic. The site will be returned to normal access when not working.
This order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road to enable Wales & West Utilities to repair missed interim patches in the carriageway on the 23rd May 2024 for a maximum period of 2 days. The road will only be restricted as and when traffic signs are in position and may not be effected for the whole of
the period but only for so long as is necessary to execute the works. This is anticipated to be for ONE DAY. ALTERNATIVE ROUTE A37 – Ridgeway Lane – Washing Pound Lane – Maggs Lane – Vice versa. Access will be maintained for residents.

A huge thank you to the 107th Bristol (Whitchurch) Scout Group , who joined Village Councillors and other volunteers on a sunny Saturday morning to collect about 12 bags of rubbish from pavement, footpaths and open spaces around Whitchurch Village.

Whitchurch Village Council would like to thank all those who took part in this event to help make the village look clean and tidy

On Friday 26th April in the United Reform church at 7.30pm there will be a talk on metal detecting in the local area. All the artifacts and finds will be displayed.

Please contact Brian Edwards for more details : marbriedwards@hotmail.com

Saturday 20th April 2024
10.00 – 11.30.a.m.
Please come and join members of
Whitchurch Village Council
in our village litter pick

Meet at Whitchurch Village Community Centre

Equipment provided.
All welcome

Notice is given that Bath and North East Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 intends to make an order to the effect of which will be to temporarily introduce a road closure in that length of Washing Pound Lane, Whitchurch from its junction with Church Road extending north to a point outside the
property known as The Fleet. USRN: 47904494.
This order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road to enable Wales & West Utilities to carry out gas upgrade works on the 25th March 2024 for a maximum period of 4 months. The road will only be restricted as and when traffic signs are in position and may not be effected for the whole of the period but only for so long as is necessary to execute the works. This is anticipated to be for EIGHT WEEKS.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Washing Pound Lane (remainder) – Whitchurch Lane – Half Acre
Lane – Church Lane – Church Road – Vice Versa.
Link to One.network: https://one.network/?tm=137044841

We have just been advised that bridge repairs have started on the A37 just passed the bend on the way to Pensford, traffic lights in place. This will cause delays and is likely to go on until Friday.

We have been informed by Bath and North Eat Somerset Council of two new policies commencing at our recycling centres next week.

• New limits on construction waste (rubble, soil, ceramics and plasterboard) that can be taken to sites.
• Introduction of sorting for bagged waste brought for disposal in the residual waste skips.

Further information on each of these policies can be found here