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Monthly Archives: February 2018
Road Closure 22nd March
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984, SECTION 14
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF C113 DASSETT ROAD, AVON DASSETT
Warwickshire County Council proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Order closing C113 Dassett Road, Avon Dassett from its junction with Lower End to a point east of the junction with Farnborough Road, to vehicular traffic.
The closure is required to facilitate carriageway resurfacing works.
The Order will commence on 22 March 2018 and will last for a period of 18 months, or until the works are completed, whichever is the earlier. The work will be carried out daily between 08.00hrs and 17.00hrs however the road will remain completely closed until all work is completed. It is anticipated that works will be completed by 29 March 2018.
Pedestrian access to and egress from properties and land situated adjacent to the length of road to be closed will be maintained at all times. Vehicular access will be maintained where possible.
An alternative route will be signed and is available via: Lower End, Church Hill, Avon Dassett Road, Bridge Street, Memorial Road, High Street, Station Road A423 Banbury Road, Ducketts Lane, Main Street, Mollington Lane, Dassett Road and vice versa.
The Council regrets any inconvenience that may be caused. The team dealing with this Temporary Traffic Order at Warwickshire County Council is County Highways South (Tel: 01926 412515).
Any enquiries relating to the works being undertaken may be directed to the contractor dealing with this matter is Paul Kelly for Balfour Beatty (Tel: 07837 319323 / 01675 467 523).
S Duxbury, Head of Law & Governance, Shire Hall, Warwick, 1 March 2018
Avon Dassett Soapbox Derby Returns!
The popular Soapbox Derby is returning for 2018. The races will take place on 23 June 2018. Watch thrilling races on a challenging course whilst raising money for charity. More information will be available soon on the website and Facebook page.
Avon Dassett’s Own Women’s Suffrage Activist!
As we celebrate the centenary of all men and some women obtaining the vote, it is worth remembering that thousands of men and women across the country were active in promoting women’s suffrage – even in the tiny village of Avon Dassett!
Pauline Perry of Bitham Hall attended meetings of the local branch of the Conservative and Unionist Women’s Franchise Association which was led locally and nationally by Lady Marie Willoughby de Broke of Compton Verney.
Severe Cold Weather Advice
With cold weather predicted this week, Warwickshire County Council have issued advice for vulnerable people:
Soapbox Derby Meeting
A meeting to discuss reviving the Avon Dassett Soapbox Derby will be held at 9.30 am on Thursday 8th February at the Yew Tree public house.