12 November 2024
Latest News on roadworks around CharltonThe Evesham Journal reports that the traffic lights on the A44 controlling traffic flow in connection with the water pipe replacement by Severn Trent engineers will soon be removed. The Journal states: “The work is not set to finish until May 2025 however the pipes are nearing the roundabout at Chadbury Farm Shop and will no longer require traffic lights after passing the area. Once past Chadbury Farm Shop Severn Trent will move out of the road and onto the footpath.” Paul Hughes, Severn Trent community communications officer, said: “We are investing £2.2million to replace 7.3km of water pipes between Fladbury to Greenhill. These essential upgrades are replacing aging water pipes which will ensure the local community has a resilient and reliable water supply that is ready to meet the demands from climate change and a growing population. We understand that roadworks are an inconvenience, especially if they are going ahead for a long period of time, and we want to thank everyone for their patience as we know this is a busy, well-used road.” Severn Trent commenced work on Monday 27th February replacing 7.3km of old pipes on the A44 between Lower Moor and Evesham. The work will begin at Salters Lane and progressively move East along the A44 towards Greenhill. It is expected that the project will be completed by May of next year. Please note that the temporary suspension of works has now expired and work recommenced on Monday 3rd June. A temporary 30MPH speed limit will be imposed on traffic throughout the length of the roadworks, and traffic flow is currently controlled by temporary 2-way signals in the vicinity of Wood Norton.
15 July 2024
Footpath Closure extendedFootpaths numbered 520C and 579C were originally closed in February 2024 due to an unsafe bridge. This closure order has now been extended to July 2025, or sooner if the repair work is completed earlier. Alternative routes are shown in the map below. The full text of the closure order can be seen below and downloaded as a .pdf file: Footpath-closure-extension-noticeDownload
13 July 2024
County Councillor Eyre’s Report for July 2024County Councillor Elizabeth Eyre’s Report for July 2024 is now available for download here: https://charlton-worcestershire.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Cllr.-Elizabeth-Eyre-Report-July-2024.pdf
27 February 2024
“Before” and “After” pictures of the footpath on The StrandWorcestershire County Council contractors have now completed much needed repairs to the footpath along The Strand. The pictures below show examples of the work opposite to the Gardeners Arms and further along The Strand, towards the cemetery:
14 February 2024
MP visits CharltonNigel Huddleston, MP for mid-Worcestershire visited Charlton yesterday, Tuesday 13th February, in the company of County Councillor Marc Bayliss, member responsible for the economy, infrastructure and skills and senior managers and staff from Openreach following the completion of the project to bring full fibre broadband to the village. Members of the Village Broadband Team were also in attendance. During the event, the visitors were shown how the delicate fibre optic cables are spliced together during the installation process. You can read the full press release relating to this visit here: https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/news/mp-welcomes-completion-latest-rural-broadband-voucher-scheme