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With effect from 1st September 2006, Rose Maidstone has taken over the role previously held by Geraldine Sweeting and will work with the Management Committee in overseeing the operation and maintenance of Abbots Bromley Village Hall. This includes acting as bookings secretary. Rose can be contacted by telephone on 01283-840517.

The Management Committee would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to Geraldine for the way in which she has cared for the building and helped maintain it to a very high standard.

When the survey for the Abbots Bromley village action plan was carried out, there were requests for exercise/fitness classes to be held in the village.

With the start of new exercises classes on Friday mornings in the village hall, those living in the Abbots Bromley area have more choice than ever. The new classes will be run by Alison Jones and cater for different ability levels.

These new classes will complement the existing fitness sessions already run by Barrie Taylor on Monday evenings and Tuesday afternoons in the village hall.

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 (AS AMENDED) ROAD TRAFFIC (TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS) ACT 1991
GOOSE LANE/SEEDCROFT LANE, ABBOTS BROMLEY
DIVERSION OF VEHICULAR TRAFFIC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Staffordshire County Council intend, not less than seven days from the date of this Notice, to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle from proceeding in that length of Goose Lane/Seedcroft Lane, Abbots Bromley between its junctions with B5014 Lichfield Road and Uttoxeter Road unless the vehicle is being used in connection with the works. Access for frontagers and emergency services will be available from either end of the site dependent on the location of works.

The alternative route for traffic will be available via B5014 Lichfield Road, High Street, Bagot Street, Uttoxeter Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on the 29th August 2006 and will remain in force for a period of 18 months or until the water mains renewal works, which it is proposed to carry out on or near the road, have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THE WORKS WILL BE COMPLETED BY 11TH SEPTEMBER 2006.

In the unlikely event that the works are not completed within eighteen months the Order may be extended for a further period by the Secretary of State.

Olwen Dutton
Corporate Director (Resources)

Date: 10th August 2006

County Buildings,
Martin Street,
Stafford. ST162LH

Enquiries: Mr. R. Carr
Telephone: 0800 232323

The mains to be replaced were installed in 1921 and replacement is necessary due both to degradation of the existing main and, in some areas, to increase capacity. In addition to a number of leaks and bursts in recent years, some properties also suffer from poor water quality due to iron from corrosion of the pipes.

Replacement will be taking place from the Rugeley turn, along Uttoxeter Road, Bagot Street, High Street, Lichfield Road, Cow Lane and back onto Lichfield Road. Also, from the junction with Bagot Street, along Goose Lane then Seedcroft Lane past Waters Road to the general area of Seedcroft Farm.

For the main road, most of the work will be carried out on the verges and footways rather than on the road, although lane closure will be necessary to provide a safe working environment and enough space to operate equipment and store materials. Each section is expected to take about 3 days to complete – so the direct impact on specific parts of the village should therefore be relatively short term.

In the case of Goose and Seedcroft Lanes, total closures of the road will be necessary with diversions set up.