1.Road Safety. A road safety study being carried out on whole length of the B4386 from A5 to the Powys border looking at aspects such as speed, the character of the road and the traffic using it. In addition, another study is looking at the introduction of 20mph speed limits work going on for Chirbury and Long Mountain Primary Schools. The Parish Councils and I have been lobbying for these for some time and will be pressing for some action on the results.
The 13 houses will be for rent for local people. If you want to apply for one , please register with Homepoint and contact Shropshire Rural Housing Association. Tel: 01743 874848
I am fighting this application (by Western Power) to close the road in Snailbeach for an electricity connection – FOR 8 DAYS MINIMUM!
They need to excavate approximately 100m in the carriageway to complete the connection. These dates were provisionally booked for 22 November to 1 December however the Council have rejected the permit and asked for us to complete the work either out of hours or during school holidays, suggesting that I also speak to yourself prior to re-applying.
Due to the duration required (8 working days, minimum), they say they are neither able to complete the work in October half term or out of hours.
I am pleased that permitting have recognised the issues for our area. Plating and night working should be the answer and also work in school holidays. Watch this space!
STOP PRESS: I will be meeting Western Power shortly on site to show them the impact their proposals will have on the community.
Best wishes
Heather