 Here is part of the speech by Alan Amos – Cabinet Member with responsibility for Highways at the Council meeting on 18/02/2021
“We are a listening Council and we act on what people say to us. Our annual Viewpoint Surveys and all other feedback continue to make it abundantly clear that highways issues are what concern our residents far and away more than anything else and, in particular, it is congestion and the state of our roads and footways. We have put tackling congestion at the top of our list of priorities along with maintaining and improving the infrastructure. Maintenance.We have repaired: Potholes 9848 Footway potholes/defects 5883 Defective manhole covers & gulley lids 374 Kerbing defects 835 Pavements, In a normal year, we spend about £1.8m on footways, but this year it has been over three times that at £5.6m, due to rise to four times that next year at £7.2m. Normally, we have 4 gangs doing pavements, but this year it is now 12. 215 footway schemes will have been completed this year alone equating to more than 70 kilometres of new/improved pavements. Next year, the planned figure is even greater with more than 250 footway schemes being completed equating to 85 kilometres new/improved pavement. Roads. In a normal year, we spend about £12m on roads but this year it will be upwards of £20m and next year nearly another £20m. Normally, we have three pavers – the massive machines that build new road surfaces - but this year it is four. We will have completed 350 road schemes this year, equating to over 200 kilometres of road; and next year, we are planning to do another 350 road schemes adding another 200 kilometres in length. Highways drainage. Since October 2019, we have visited over 70,000 gullies of the 104,000 gullies in the County. This is on an optimised programme which ensures gullies are looked at as frequently as required, which might be monthly, yearly or as much as every three years. We identified problems with 9000 gullies and we have a good understanding of the work required so that we’re ready to hit the ground running in April. We also have 10,000 other drainage assets, including culverts, grips, slip ways, etc. 60. We have 16 Highways Inspectors on the ground and all drainage enquiries are triaged and prioritised accordingly. The £2.5m additional funding will enable us to have more varied gangs working. We will be able to deliver larger schemes, the two/three days schemes, as well as being reactive to all gully defects. Public Rights of Way. Walking brings a wealth of benefits to our health and wellbeing and we are committed to financial investment in the Public Rights of Way service area. In recognition of this, we will be doubling our existing budget. A record of the good work we have done this year includes:
For many years, the residents of Aldington have complained about the dangerous junction onto the Offenham Rd, and about 2 years ago, we managed to get a convex mirror fitted on Railway land opposite the junction.
After much pressure, we have managed to reach agreement with WCC Highways to reduce the speed limit of this road from 60mph to 40mph - see map showing the extent of the new speed limit by clicking on the link below:. Even better news - Cleeve Prior and South Littleton now have Superfast Broadband!
Reminder- You have to order Superfast Broadband from your ISP, it does not happen automatically, you need to subscribe to it. Contact BT or your existing Broadband supplier to be upgraded. For more information on upgrading www.superfastworcestershire.com/broadband-providers Or www.uswitch.com/broadband/ Remember BT call “Superfast Broadband” = BT Infinity. Also WCC have launched a voucher scheme that can fund up to £3000 to cover the cost for Superfast Broadband connection to your business or voluntary organization! Find out more on http://www.superfastworcestershire.com/media/1091092/Broadband-Connection-Voucher-Scheme.pdf Fantastic news - Superfast Broadband has arrived in Aldington !
Reminder- You have to order Superfast Broadband from your ISP, it does not happen automatically, you need to subscribe to it. Contact BT or your existing Broadband supplier to be upgraded. For more information on upgrading www.superfastworcestershire.com/broadband-providers Or www.uswitch.com/broadband/ Remember BT call “Superfast Broadband” = BT Infinity. Also WCC have launched a voucher scheme that can fund up to £3000 to cover the cost for Superfast Broadband connection to your business or voluntary organization! Find out more on http://www.superfastworcestershire.com/media/1091092/Broadband-Connection-Voucher-Scheme.pdf Congratulations to Nigel Huddleston who is elected as our new MP for Mid Worcestershire
See his new web site www.nigelhuddleston.com  Nigel Huddleston & Alastair Adams At the close of nominations last Thursday 9th April, I was surprised to hear that no one had stood against me for the ward of Honeybourne & Pebworth. This means that I am re-appointed as District Councillor for this ward for another 4 years on Wychavon District Council. So a BIG THANK YOU for all those that were going to vote for me on 7th May, and please still attend the polling station on 7th May and vote for Nigel Huddleston, our parliamentary Conservative candidate. We need to make sure the Conservatives do get a majority so they can finish the job of reducing the debt, increasing the number of people in employment, reducing taxes, increasing the number of apprenticeships, and make Britain Great again! I look forward to representing everyone in Honeybourne, Pebworth, Broad Marston, Ullington and Bickmarsh for another 4 years. Read the Conservative Manifesto here: www.conservatives.com/manifesto
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