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Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (As Amended)

(Footpaths AY-577, Abberley & AD-523, Astley & Dunley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

NOTICE is hereby given that the Order made by Worcestershire County Council on 5 March 2026 the effect of which is to close the entire lengths of Footpaths AY-577, Abberley & AD-523, Astley & Dunley from their junction with Footpath AY-573 at Birch Hall (grid ref: 377446, 269005) to their junction with Footpaths AD-525 & AD-531 (grid ref: 377943, 269055). which was due to expire on 20 August 2026 has been continued in force with the approval of the Secretary of State for the Department Transport until the works to which it relates have been completed or until 20 February 2028 whichever is sooner.  Any further extension will require the approval of the Secretary of State.

The Order has been made due to a dangerous bridge.

Alternative route: There is no suitable alternative route.

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

14 August 2026

The Government has today (16th July) confirmed plans for the future of local councils in Worcestershire.

From 1 April 2028, the county’s current seven borough, city, district and county councils will be replaced with two unitary councils: one covering North Worcestershire and one covering South Worcestershire.

The decision follows Government consultation and consideration of the two proposals submitted for reorganisation in Worcestershire.

In a joint statement, the seven leaders of Worcestershire’s councils said: “The debate is now over and we have a clear direction from the Government. Today, we come together to express our commitment to work collectively to make these new arrangements a success for residents, businesses and communities across the county.

“The decision also provides important clarity for staff across our councils, allowing us to fully focus on planning and delivering an effective transition without any negative impact on the services residents currently receive.

“Throughout this process, there have been strongly held and sincerely expressed views about the future structure of local government in Worcestershire. We recognise councils and residents have approached this debate from different perspectives.

“Now, moving forward, our shared priority will be ensuring every part of Worcestershire is properly represented and local voices continue to shape the decisions which must be made by April 2028.

“Above all, we are united in our determination to deliver high-quality, financially sustainable, transformed services that meet the needs of our communities both now and in the future.

“This is a moment of enormous change that will create exciting new opportunities but also great challenge. We will seize these with renewed purpose as we work together to build a strong and sustainable future for the people of Worcestershire.”

Cllr Karen May, Leader of Bromsgrove District Council
Cllr John Gallagher, Leader of Malvern Hills District Council
Cllr Matt Dormer, Leader of Redditch Borough Council
Cllr Lynn Denham, Leader of Worcester City Council
Cllr Matt Jenkins, Leader of Worcestershire County Council
Cllr Richard Morris, Leader of Wychavon District Council
Cllr Marcus Hart, Leader of Wyre Forest District Council

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

(C2230 The Common, Abberley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: to close that part of C2230 The Common from its junction with B4202 Apostles Oak to its junction with U64413 Rosedale

Reason: utility works by STW

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, A443 The Common Abberley to Wynniastts Way,
C2230 The Common (part) and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 3 days Commencing: 3 August 2026

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

9 July 2026

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

(C2276/C2071 The Village, Abberley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: to close that part of 1) C2276 The Village from its junction with U64407 Wynniattes Way to its junction with C2071 Abberley.
2) C2071 The Village from its junction with C2071 Abberley for a distance of 60 metres in a westerly direction.
Reason: Utility work by STW

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

Maximum duration: 18 Months.  Anticipated duration: 9 days (24hrs) Commencing: 15 June 2026

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

11 June 2026