Felling and coppicing work will take place in the woodland area at Apostles Meadow. From Tuesday 13th to Friday  16th January 2026.

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Felling and coppicing work will take place in the woodland area at Apostles Meadow. From Tuesday 13th to Friday  16th January 2026. The felling contractor will close any paths or areas required to carry out the felling safely. Please take note of any taped /blocked pathways and find a different route. We apologise for any inconvenience but the work is essential to ensure the health of the woodland over the longer term.

 

Cllr. Cathie Eberlin

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (B4202 Clows Top Road, Abberley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026 Proposed Order: to close that part of B4202 Clows Top Rd from its junction with Churchfield Terrace (NSG Ref 24406677) to its junction with U64410 Suffolk Ln- Drainage/flood alleviation work by WCC

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

(B4202 Clows Top Road, Abberley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: to close that part of B4202 Clows Top Rd from its junction with Churchfield Terrace (NSG Ref 24406677) to its junction with U64410 Suffolk Ln.                                  Reason: Drainage/flood alleviation work by WCC

Exemptions: to permit access to any land or premises fronting the highway affected where there is no other form of access; and to allow the works to be undertaken.

Alternative route: B4202 Pensax, B4202 Worcester Rd, A456 Mamble Rd, A456 Mamble,
A456 Newnham Bridge, A443 Newnham Bridge, A443 Eardiston, A443 Stockton, A443 The Common, Abberley to Wynniatts Way, B4202 Apostoles Oak and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months.  Anticipated duration: 2 days Commencing: 16 February 2026

Thomas Pollock Head of Commercial Law (Legal & Governance) County Hall Spetchley Road Worcester

22 January 2026

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council following the resignation on 29th December 2025 of Councillor ANTHONY EDEN

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NOTICE OF VACANCY

IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR 

 The Parish of Abberley

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council following the resignation on 29th December 2025 of Councillor ANTHONY EDEN

If by 19th January 2026 (within 14 days) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors** for Abberley Parish an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

If an election is called, it will take place not later than 24th March 2026 (within 60 days)

Dated: 29th December 2025

Clerk to the Parish Council:

Carole Hirst

 

Returning Officer:

Andy Baldwin

The Council House

Avenue Road

Malvern

WR14 3AF

 

Notice of closure of Footpaths AD-559, AD-556, AD-557 Astley & Dunley and AY-575, AY-576 Abberley, Worcestershire (“the highway”) as an Emergency Measure.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

            ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(2) (as amended)

                                        WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Notice of closure of Footpaths AD-559, AD-556, AD-557 Astley & Dunley and AY-575,

AY-576 Abberley, Worcestershire

(“the highway”) as an Emergency Measure.

It appears to Worcestershire County Council that because of the likelihood of danger to the public as a result of dangerous bridges, there is an urgent need to close the highway immediately in the following terms: –

  1. The effect of the Notice is that no person shall proceed along the entire length of Footpaths AD-559, AD-556, AD-557 in Astley & Dunley and AY-575, AY-576 in Abberley, from footpath junctions AD-555, AD-560 (Grid Ref: 377415, 268608) to  footpath junctions AY-570 & AY-571 (Grid Ref: 377283, 268998) and footpath junctions AY-571 & AY-572 (Grid Ref: 377407, 269006).
  2. This provision shall continue in force for a maximum of 21 days (unless further provision is made for its continuance). It is anticipated that it will remain in force for 21 days.
  3. Alternative route: There is no alternative route available.

Nothing in this Notice shall prevent at any time access for pedestrians to any premises situated on or adjacent to the highway, or to any other premises accessible for pedestrians from and only from the highway.

 

THOMAS POLLOCK

Head of Commercial Law (Legal and Governance)

Dated: 16 December 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (C2276 Dunley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025 Order made: to close that part of C2276 Dunley from its junction with U64409 Reynolds Ln to its junction with A451 Dunley.

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(C2276 Dunley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025

Order made: to close that part of C2276 Dunley from its junction with U64409 Reynolds Ln to its junction with A451 Dunley.

Reason: Pole replacement by Openreach

Exemptions: to permit access to any land or premises fronting the highway affected where there is no other form of access; and to allow the works to be undertaken.

Alternative route: A451 Dunley, A451 Stourport Rd, A443 Worcester Rd, B4202 Apostles Oak, B4202 Clows Top Rd, C2071 Apostles Oak, C2276 The Village, C2276 Abberley, C2276 Dunley (part) and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months.  Anticipated duration: 1 day Commencing: 6 November 2025

Thomas Pollock Head of Commercial Law (Legal & Governance) County Hall Spetchley Road Worcester

 

road closure 28th oct

PUBLIC NOTICE Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (C2276 Dunley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025 Proposed Order: to close that part of C2276 Dunley from its junction with U64409 Reynolds Ln to its junction with A451 Dunley.

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WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

PUBLIC NOTICE

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

(C2276 Dunley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025

Proposed Order: to close that part of C2276 Dunley from its junction with U64409 Reynolds Ln to its junction with A451 Dunley.

Reason: Pole replacement by Openreach

Exemptions: to permit access to any land or premises fronting the highway affected where there is no other form of access; and to allow the works to be undertaken.

Alternative route: A451 Dunley, A451 Stourport Rd, A443 Worcester Rd, B4202 Apostles Oak, B4202 Clows Top Rd, C2071 Apostles Oak, C2276 The Village, C2276 Abberley, C2276 Dunley (part) and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months.  Anticipated duration: 1 day Commencing: 6 November 2025

Thomas Pollock Head of Commercial Law (Legal & Governance) County Hall Spetchley Road Worcester

16 October 2025

road closure 7th oct 25

PUBLIC NOTICE Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (B4202 Apostles Oak, Abberley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025 Order made: to close that part of B4202 Apostles Oak from its junction with C2230 The Common to its junction with A443 The Common Abberley to Wynniatts Way.

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WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Reason: Development works by Eden Homes

Exemptions: to permit access to any land or premises fronting the highway affected where there is no other form of access; and to allow the works to be undertaken.

Alternative route: B4202 Apostles Oak (part), A443 The Common Abberley to Wynniatts Way, A443 Stockton Rd, A443 Stockton, A443 Newnham Bridge, A456 Newnham Bridge, A456 Mamble, A456 Mamble Rd, B4202 Worcester Rd, B4202 Pensax, B4202 Clows Top Rd
and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months.  Anticipated duration: 2 days Commencing: 11 October 2025

Thomas Pollock Head of Commercial Law (Legal & Governance) County Hall Spetchley Road Worcester

9 October 2025

road closure 30 sept

(B4202 Clows Top Road/C2071 Apostles Oak, Abberley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025 Proposed Order: to close that part of Closure 1 – B4202 Clows Top Road from its junction with U64410 Suffolk Ln to its junction with C2230 The Common. Closure 2 – C2071 Apostles Oak from its junction with B4202 Clows Top Rd for a distance of 50 metres in an easterly direction. Reason: Development works by S&R Construction

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WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

PUBLIC NOTICE

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

(B4202 Clows Top Road/C2071 Apostles Oak, Abberley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025

Proposed Order: to close that part of Closure 1 – B4202 Clows Top Road from its junction with U64410 Suffolk Ln to its junction with C2230 The Common. Closure 2 – C2071 Apostles Oak from its junction with B4202 Clows Top Rd for a distance of 50 metres in an easterly direction.
Reason: Development works by S&R Construction

Exemptions: to permit access to any land or premises fronting the highway affected where there is no other form of access; and to allow the works to be undertaken.

Alternative route: Closure 1 Diversion – B4202 Pensax, B4202 Worcester Rd, A456 Mamble Rd, A456 Mamble, A456 Newnham Bridge, A443 Newnham Bridge, A443 Eardiston,
A443 Stockton, A443 The Common Abberley to Wynniatts Way, B4202 Apostoles Oak and vice versa. Closure 2 Diversion – C2071 Apostles Oak (part), U64410 Abberley, U64410 Suffolk Ln and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months.  Anticipated duration: 5 days (24hrs) Commencing: 27 October 2025

Thomas Pollock Head of Commercial Law (Legal & Governance) County Hall Spetchley Road Worcester

2 October 2025

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(Footpath AY-521, Abberley) (Temporary Closure Order) 2025 Proposed Order: to close Footpath AY-521, Abberley for its entire length. The Order has been made to facilitate Carriageway works.

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WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

PUBLIC NOTICE

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (As Amended)

(Footpath AY-521, Abberley) (Temporary Closure Order) 2025

Proposed Order: to close Footpath AY-521, Abberley for its entire length.

The Order has been made to facilitate Carriageway works.

Exemptions: to permit access to any land or premises having a frontage to the highway affected where there is no other form of access; and to allow the necessary works to be undertaken.

Alternative route: There is no alternative route available.

The proposed Order will continue in force for a period not exceeding 6 months or until the works which it is proposed to be carried out have been completed, whichever is the earlier. However, it is anticipated that the Order will only be operative for 6 months commencing on 11 October 2025 (Weekends Only).

Thomas Pollock Head of Commercial and Law (Legal and Governance) County Hall Spetchley Road Worcester

18 September 2025

footpath closure