Dear All,
Since taking over the running of Shropshire Council a few weeks ago, we have prioritised:
Potholes and flooding. Council is now employing an extra pothole gang to help improve our roads. These are under Council control, not the contractors Kier. If you see potholing gangs shutting roads for ages, doing one or 2 potholes only, sitting for hours in layby’s etc. Send the details to me (I do need some details- times, where etc.)
We aim to work much closer with Town and Parish Councils to find ways to improve things for everyone in our communities.
We aim to improve Customer Services – when you ring up and online, to improve the quality and speed of the service.
We are also looking at ways to deliver the 20mph speed limits quickly around schools.
Locally, we have some action on the A488. Because of the rugged, narrow nature of this stretch of road, it will have to be closed to ensure a proper job will be done on the repairs:·
The road will be closed from 30th June to 22nd August·
Residents have access only with passes.·
HGV’s to be diverted around onother A roads·
Shuttle bus to connect BishopsCastle and meet 553 bus at Plox Green and back.· Trees and drainage to be sorted too, to reduce the chance of this happening again.
Then the traffic lights will be gone!
Please remember I am still your local Councillor and am available to help with problems on 079806 35518 or heather.kidd@shropshire.gov.uk.
Best wishes Heather
Heather Kidd.