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TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A448 BROMSGROVE ROAD, STUDLEY & C39 SPERNAL LANE, SPERNAL

Warwickshire County Council have made a Temporary Traffic Order closing the above roads-

A448 Bromsgrove Road, Studley from the junction with the AA35 Alcester Road for approx 100m in a northwesterly direction (see map details) and
C39 Spernal Lane, Spernal from the junction with the A435 Alcester Road for approx 100m in an easterly direction to vehicular traffic (see map details).

It is anticipated the road will only be closed on Sunday 7 March 2010 and Sunday 14 March 2010.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A435 ALCESTER ROAD (NORTHBOUND), WATTS ROAD, HOLT GARDENS, HOLT ROAD AND ORCHARD WAY, STUDLEY

Warwickshire County Council have made a Temporary Traffic Order closing the following roads:-
the A435 Alcester Road, Studley will be closed to vehicular traffic northbound, between its junctions with A448 Bromsgrove Road and C38 Toms Town Road; and
Watts Road, Holt Gardens, Holt Road and Orchard Way will be closed to vehicular traffic at their junctions with A435 Alcester Road, Studley.

These temporary closures are required whilst carriageway resurfacing is undertaken on the A435 Alcester Road (see map details).

The Order commences on 15 March 2010 and it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 29 March 2010.

Stratford Core Strategy Consultation

The District Council has published a draft Core Strategy for consultation and comment. It puts forward a wide range of development sites to meet housing, employment and community needs, as well as policies to manage the location, form and quality of development.

A number of "drop in" sessions have been arranged for anyone who is interested to discuss the document with planning officers from the District Council.

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STUDLEY COMMON NATURE RESERVE

Did you know that Studley has its very own Nature Reserve? It was opened in September 2008 and covers some 4.3 hectares of land on the north side of St Judes Avenue.

To find out more click here.

"YOUR COUNCIL, YOUR SERVICES" 12TH MARCH

YOUR COUNCIL, YOUR SERVICES 12TH MARCH

Stratford-District-Council are holding an event where you can meet Council Officers, representatives from Warwickshire County Council, N.H.S. and other bodies. It will be held at Gaydon Heritage Centre, Gaydon between 10.00am - 4.00pm. Transport can be arranged if required but must be registered. Click here for full details.

 

 

Studley Improvement Partnership (SIP) concerns

Over the last two years members of Studley Improvement Partnership have been having regular meetings with officers of both Stratford District Council and Warwickshire County Council to discuss ongoing problems and issues that are affecting Studley.

These meetings often consist of walking round the village inspecting areas of particular concern. As a result of these "walkabouts" a list of problems has been compiled by a member of SIP. This list has been a way of monitoring what has actually been done and what has still to be done by the relevant authorities.

It shows what work has been carried out and what still needs to be done. New work continues to be added to the list when necessary.

Review this list of problems and concerns.

Henley & Studley Community Forum

Henley & Studley Community Forum

Next Forum: Thursday 11th February 2010 at Studley Village Hall.
Local surgery 7.00pm, Community Forum starts at 7.30pm.

Download agenda for meeting to be held on Thursday 11 February 2010

Bench Donation

Studley District of Girlguiding UK proudly presented a bench to the parish council

Studley District of Girlguiding UK proudly presented a bench to the parish council at the Studley parish cemetery on a frosty Monday December 21st to mark the 100 years of Girlguiding and to commemorate the founders Lord and Lady Baden Powell. Members from all sections Rainbows, Brownies and Guides gathered together to plant 100 daffodils and polyanthers to decorate the area around their bench. Councillor and Action Studley member Bill McCarthy officially opened the bench with a ceremonial cutting of the banner and was the first person to sit on it. He said ' It is marvellous to see so many of the community of Studley working together to benefit us all. Thank you to all the girls for their contribution to mark the 100 years of Girlguiding.

The bench is to be accompanied by three oak trees 'From little acorns grow great oaks' These will be planted when the frosts abate.

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO RECYCLING - recyle more!

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BE PREPARED FOR SWINE FLU

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Annual Village Awards

Annual village awards winners

Winners of the various categories will be presented with their Awards at our Parish Council meeting on 1st September at 7.30pm in the Council Chamber.

The winners are:

Allotments

Best Overall Plot - Mr & Mrs G. Tandy.
Runners up - Mr J. Bennett and Mr D. Moore & Mrs A Rolfe.
New Beds - Mr R Lever.
Best Ladies Plot - Mrs M. Smith.

Garden Frontages

Best Overall - Mr & Mrs Adams, 6, Riverside, Studley.
Best Elderly - Mr & Mrs B. Harris, 13, Station Road, Studley.

Certificates of Merit

Mr & Mrs D. Mutton, 94, Eldorado Close, Studley.
Miss B. A. Cund, 24, New Road, Studley.
Mr & Mrs D. Beard, 6d, Castle Road, Studley.

Best Commercial

Pardoe Court, New Road, Studley.

Best Retail

The Little Lark, Alcester Road, Studley.

Bulky Waste Collections

Important Notice - please read

Studley Parish Council - Working for the Community

Click here for information about spending and services provided by the Council.

Copies of this information leaflet will be included in the Autumn issue of Studley Voice.
Copies are also available now at the Studley Parish Council office.

Dog Fouling problems in Studley

Dog Fouling problems in Studley

As part of an ongoing initiative by Studley Parish Council to combat dog fouling in the village the Council has a supply of dog litter bags free of charge. If anyone requires a supply please contact the Parish Clerk on 01527 853207 or call into the office between 9am and 12 noon.

Please help make the village a cleaner and pleasant place to live.

 

Vehicles at Waste Sites

Warwickshire County Council has recently revised its vehicle restriction policy at the county's nine Household Waste Recycling Centres.

Key changes include limited access for twin cab pick ups + some 'modified' large vehicles (previously prohibited) plus a simplified permit application process for householders whose only vehicle is a small van, pick up or large 4x4.

The new policy comes into force on 30 March 2009.

Further details will be available at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/vehiclerestrictions from 30 March including application forms and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Application forms are also available from the Waste Management Team on 01926 412593.

The fouling of land by dogs (District of Stratford-on-Avon) order 2009

THIS ORDER COMES INTO FORCE ON 1st APRIL 2009

IT WILL BE AN 'OFFENCE' NOT TO COLLECT DOG WASTE

A PERSON FOUND GUILTY OF AN 'OFFENCE' WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FIXED PENALTY FINE

Does not apply to a person who is registered as a blind person or with a disability which affects their mobility

FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE "ORDER" VISIT www.stratford.gov.uk/community/community-182.cfm where details of the 'Order' can be downloaded

Warwickshire Climate Change Strategy

Ways to Tackle Climate Change

The Warwickshire Climate Change Partnership is made up of local individuals and organisations from the public, private and voluntary sectors. More than 353 people from 145 organisations are committed to effectively reduce carbon dioxide emissions through targeted actions in 5 key areas: Transport, energy, resource efficiency, adaption, communications and education.

One of Warwickshire's Local Area Agreement targets on climate change is to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) by one tonne per capita by 2011.

There is a growing interest within Warwickshire's communities in knowing how to reduce personal and community carbon footprints. Some new community groups are already developing their own solutions and projects, but others do not know where to start.

The Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 gave specific powers to Town and Parish Councils in relation to local energy saving measures. They can take a lead in their communities to tackle climate change. There are many ideas and personal actions that can be undertaken.

More information can be found on www.warwickshire.gov.uk/climatechangepartnership or contact the Climate Change Team at Warwickshire County Council 01926 736324 or 01926 418036.

Tell us what you think

Warwickshire County Council is looking at ways to improve their Library & Information Service to meet the needs of 21st century customers, your views can help shape the future.

Pick up a survey form from your library or go online at: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/libraries

Bulky Waste Collections

Pool Road Car Park - 1st Saturday each month - 10am - 12 Noon
For future reference the January collection will not take place due to Verdant catching up on Christmas collections.

Some householders just dumped their rubbish on the car park even though they knew the waste truck was not there. This has happened again in February. The truck could not come as Verdant were catching up on collections due to the adverse weather we have been experiencing. Again rubbish was left despite notices advising people the collection had been cancelled.

The Parish Council has been charged extra money for this 'Fly' tipping to be disposed of. If this happens again we will have to look at withdrawing the service.

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In Case of Emergency

The following information has been received from the Ambulance Service:

We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its memory. If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn't know who to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the contact person in case of an emergency? Hence this 'ICE' (In Case of Emergency) Campaign.

The concept of 'ICE' is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As mobile phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under the name 'ICE' ( In Case Of Emergency).. The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went to the scenes of accidents there were always mobile phones with patients but they didn't know which number to call.

He therefore thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognised name for this purpose.

In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and hospital Staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialing the number you have stored as 'ICE'.

For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc.

NEW Home Woodchipping Service

Warwickshire County Council are offering this subsidised service available to Warwickshire Householders Monday to Friday by appointment.

OPENING HOURS AT STUDLEY LIBRARY

From Monday 27th October 2008 new Library Hours will be introduced at Studley Library.

Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 10.00am - 1.00pm / 2.00pm - 5.30pm
Wednesday - Closed
Thursday - 10.00am - 1.00pm / 2.00pm - 5.30pm
Friday - 10.00am - 1.00 pm / Closed
Saturday - 9.30am - 12.30pm / Closed
Sunday - Closed

Why NOW is the Best Time to Compost at Home

Stratford-on-Avon District Council new recycling service, when fully implemented from April 2009, will include food composting service in your green bin. Until then, here are some useful facts and tips about composting at home and reducing biodegradable waste going to landfill.

A staggering 60% of the rubbish we generate is biodegradable!

Composting your bio-degradable waste at home means considerably less rubbish has to be collected and transported to disposal sites plus you have the compost to use on your own garden.

These methods and practices contribute towards;

Autumn tips on composting:

Please note that Household waste recycling centres will still be accepting green waste. To find your nearest site click here.

For information on compost bins and purchasing, please click here.

For tips on composting, please click here.

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Household Waste Sites

Due to the loss of Crossgate Tip in Redditch for residents of Studley, the Parish Council together with help from Stratford District Council have arranged for the collection of bulky waste from Pool Road Car Park on the first Saturday in every month. The first collection will be on Saturday, 1st September 2007 from 10.00am until 12 noon.

If anyone has any bulky item they wish to dispose of it can be taken to the car park. This service is free of charge and is being subsidised by Studley Parish Council. We feel that it will be of great benefit to everyone especially those who have a problem getting to the tip in Stratford.

It is for a trial period at present to enable us to ascertain if the service will be utilised. We hope that it will prove to be a success.

Alternatively the following information gives details of those sites nearest to Studley. Recycling shops are at these sites.

BURTON FARM, BISHOPTON, Nr. STRATFORD (off A46) Telephone 01789-292047

Opening Hours:

October - March: 8.00am-4.30pm Monday-Saturday, 9.00am-4.30pm Sunday
April - September: 8.00am-6.00pm Monday-Saturday, 9.00am-6.00pm Sunday

Only cars, pick-ups and small vans (not Transit size and only if it is the only family vehicle) can use this site. Permits are required for pick-ups and small vans, call 01926-412593 to arrange this.

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PRINCES DRIVE, LEAMINGTON SPA CV31 2PH (nr. Forge Foundry) Telephone 01926-430775

This site takes both Household and Commercial Waste. Vans will have to cross a weighbridge and be charged accordingly.

Opening Hours: 8.00am - 4.00pm

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COLLECTION OF BULKY WASTE - this can be arranged by Special Collection Service of Stratford District Council - telephone 01789-260616 (Streetscene)

Items such as old sofas, washing machines, fridges etc. can be collected but not old kitchen units, bathroom fittings or builders/garden rubbish

The service will operate between 6.00am - 6.00pm - white goods on Tuesdays/Wednesdays and other items on normal collection days.

The cost of this service is £20.00 for a maximum of 6 items. Full details will be given on booking.

GET-SET-GO

On your marks..

Residents in Stratford District aged 45 and over are being encouraged to get more active with support from two newly appointed Active Communities Officers based at Stratford on Avon District Council.

Fitness professionals Paula Watson and Kally Laity are developing a range of activities under the newly branded Get-Set-Go, which will include:

Stratford on Avon District Council new Active Community Officers which are jointly funded by The Big Lottery Fund and Sport of England are part of a partnership with public and volunteer sector agencies to plan, promote and deliver a range of programmes to include people aged 45 and over in the District.

It is well known that regular physical activity may contribute to reducing your risk of coronary heart disease, strokes, some cancers, obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, dementia and other mental health problems. Group encouragement and motivation is a key element in the new programmes, helping those who join for the first time to feel they want to continue.

For more details about any of the 'GET-SET-GO' activites please contact the Active Communities Team on 01789 260648/50.

STUDLEY HEALTH WALKS : Every Wednesday meeting outside the Youth Centre off the High Street at 2.30pm.

ALCESTER HEALTH WALKS: Every Tuesday meeting at the Grieg Lifestyles Centre at 10.00am

BIDFORD ON AVON WALKS: Every Monday meeting on at the Bridge across the Avon at 10.30am.

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nextstep - advice on learning and work

Advice on learning and work at Stratford-upon-Avon Library

Every Tuesday - 11.30am to 1.00pm

A new FREE Information and Advice Service on the following

Information and Advice Sessions are open to everyone over 20 and are available by appointment to suit you or just drop into Stratford-upon-Avon Library at the above time.

Contact Helen Broomfield - Telephone 07917 489133 / e-mail

 

 

 

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