Survey work near Kings Bromley
Published 19 July 2021
Next week from Wed 21 – Fri 23 July Balfour Beatty Vinci will be completing further surveys in the fields from Shaw Lane and heading south towards the A515 where the new compound is being set up, then towards Black Slough Wood – There are 12 locations we need to survey , weather permitting.
Cemex Quarry and Cement Factory
Published 16 July 2021
At the SCC Planning Committee meeting this morning (15th July) the County Planning Officers recommended acceptance of the proposal from Cemex to dig a quarry and build a cement factory at Orgreave. Representatives from Alrewas, Fradley and Kings Bromley spoke against the proposal as did County Councillors Richard Cox and Janet Eagland. In the debate amongst the Councillors on the Committee, it was clear to me that there was little enthusiasm for the proposal and those who spoke in favour of it did so only on the basis that it was part of HS2, and therefore backed by Government policy, and that if it had been rejected the cost of combating an appeal by Cemex could be prohibitive. The proposal passed 7 votes to 5.
Anyone interested in following the debate should be able to follow it on:
https://staffordshire.public-
Part of the proposal is that all HGV traffic associated with the site would not travel through Kings Bromley, except in ‘exceptional circumstances’. SCC were asked to remove the caveat and make this a legal requirement backed up by penalties. Let us hope this happens.
Allan Howard
Medical Transport
Published 14 July 2021
After 27 years Jane Pollard has stepped down from her role as organiser. She deserves a huge thank-you from the village. We had several volunteers and Joy Hutchings has taken over the job. Thanks to her. If you need help with transport to hospitals or medical centres please call her on 472477.
The Parish Council
Open Gardens
Published 14 July 2021
The Open Gardens held on 10th & 11th July attracted a record number of visitors, no doubt taking advantage of the weather and the opportunity to get out after the lockdown. More than £3000 was raised which is being divided between St Giles Hospice and Acorn Children’s Hospice. Thanks to all those who took part, and all those who visited.
The Gardening Guild
Lichfield Council – drop-in Local Plan sessions
Published 13 July 2021
Note – Burntwood date time and location to be confirmed
A38 – there are no planned closures for the next 2 weeks
Published 10 July 2021
Footpath Closures – due to HS2
Published 2 July 2021
Walkers are asked to note that there are no alternative diversionary routes and the closures will remain in place until October/November 2021.
Neither the Parish Council nor landowners have had any influence on this decision, and users are respectfully asked to take note of these closures while they are in operation, particularly as normal farming activities, such as harvesting, will be taking place during this time.
Kings Bromley Open Gardens
Published 1 July 2021
Ten gardens will be open from 12noon – 5pm on Sat 10th and Sun 11th July
The Royal Oak will be open for food and refreshments
The WI will be providing tea and cakes at the Village Hall.
The Kings Bromley Harmony Choir will sing around the village on Saturday
The Ryknild Rabble Morris Dancers will dance around the village on Sunday
Parking at the Show Field by permission of the Horticultural Society
All proceeds to St Giles Hospice and The Acorn Hospice.
