County Councillor’s position on the proposed battery storage facility near Feckenham

Earlier this year, as one of your two County Councillors for Redditch South, I attended the presentation at Feckenham Parish Council regarding the proposed BESS site, along with my WCC colleague, Cllr Warhurst, and RBC colleagues. I left the meeting with concerns about fire safety, potential noise and of course the disruption that would be …

Casework Update August 2023

In the spirit of transparency, and reporting back to you the voters, I want to provide a quick insight into several key casework matters that have occupied my recent focus as one of your local Redditch South County Councillors. 1. Illumination Adjustments: Several gardens in the Division had been unintentionally awash with light, akin to …

An update for residents of Wordsworth Avenue regarding flooding and resurfacing

I have been engaged by residents of Wordsworth Avenue in Headless Cross regarding flooding issues as a result of rainfall. The summary of the issue is that water is running off Mason Road into Wordsworth Avenue, quickly overwhelming the drainage system and resulting in flooding of residential properties. Resurfacing works are also due to take …

Vehicle Activated Speed signs installed on Birchfield Road and Feckenham Road

Craig Warhurst and I as County Councillors for Redditch South were pleased to fund new VAS signs on Birchfield Road and Feckenham Road working with Borough councillors and the local Safer Neighbourhood policing team. This follows the installation of the new play park off Birchfield Road. Craig and I are also looking at further measures …

Casework update on drainage repair works at bottom of Mickleton Close in Oakenshaw

I popped by Mickleton Close in Oakenshaw today where a long-running issue with a drain is now drawing to a close. Works are underway to replace a connection from the gully to the fowl system, which was defective. The new connection will be easier to maintain and clear if it becomes blocked. It is hoped …

Footway repairs in Patch Lane and Paddock Lane in Oakenshaw Redditch

Footways are an essential part of our infrastructure that enable people to walk safely from one place to another. However, over time, footways can become damaged and develop surface defects such as cracks, potholes, and uneven surfaces. These defects can make footways unsafe and potentially hazardous for pedestrians, especially those who are elderly or disabled. …

Resurfacing works on Tennyson Road, Headless Cross

Dear Residents I wanted to let you know that Tennyson Road in Headless Cross is scheduled for resurfacing works from 24/07/2023 until 31/07/2023. This is scheduled during the school holidays to minimise disruption. There will be a full road closure in place, although access to and from properties will be possible. In the weeks before …

Foregate Street Astwood Bank Drainage Repair Works

There will be a road closure in place from Monday 17th April 2023 for 5 days to facilitate works to repair drainage systems in FOREGATE STREET in Astwood Bank. Whilst contractors will strive to keep disruption to a minimum, and will always facilitate access to properties, some inconvenience is expected. All highways works are very …

B4090 Droitwich Road (Feckenham) Closure for patching works from 20th April – 3rd May 2023

There will be a closure of the Droitwich Road (B4090) near Feckenahm from 20th April until 3rd May 2023 so that Worcestershire County Council can carry out patching works to the highway, which will fill potholes and repair any particularly worn sections of the highway. Useful documents Works are subject to change due to weather …