Limpley Stoke news Local MP, Michelle Donelan, is said to be "furious" over calls by Bath MPs to ban all HGV traffic
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Limpley Stoke
Issue No 39 July / August 2021 news
L ocal MP, Michelle Donelan, is said to be “furious” over calls by Bath MPs to ban all HGV traffic
from the city. With the introduction of Bath’s Clean Air Zone and the impending closure of Cleve-
land Bridge, Ms Donelan (inset) expressed grave concerns over the knock-on effects of the schemes
on Wiltshire, according to the Wiltshire Times.
The MP is working with BANES and fellow Wilt-
shire MPs to find a solution to traffic problems in Bath
that do not “simply move the problem to Wiltshire” and
has signed up to attend Bath MP Wera Hobhouse’s
public meeting on the issue.
“I have received lots of corre- Cleveland
spondence from my constituents Bridge closed
who have been severely impacted on Monday,
by the current temporary restric- June 28 for
tions on Cleveland Bridge, coupled major repairs,
with the introduction of the Bath despite a
Clean Air Zone,” Ms Donelan said. worker
previously having tested BoA scheme review
“Villages in my constituency such
positive for coronavirus.
as Atworth, Shaw, Winsley and The future of Bradford on
Work stopped while staff
Limpley Stoke (to name just a few) Avon’s social-distancing
were tested and parts of the
have experienced a severe knock- scheme is being considered by
site cleaned but contractors
on effect, with large lorries rum- Wiltshire Council.
confirmed repairs would
bling through the village at all The temporary measures,
start as planned. Work on the
hours of the day and night. Brad- brought in last August, consist
£3.8m project is expected to of widened footways and a
ford on Avon, with its narrow
take three months. one-way system on the
streets and beautiful historic archi-
tecture, has also experienced much Wiltshire Council is also shopping streets. Data on
higher volumes of traffic as vehi- concerned that the closure traffic volumes, speeds and air
cles look for alternative routes to could have a potentially quality has been collected from
and from the M4. adverse impact on the several roads during the
county’s roads, with much of scheme and compared against
“There needs to be a ‘heads pre-pandemic figures.
the bridge’s existing traffic
together’ solution for this issue.
having to be re-routed. Wiltshire Council cabinet
One that helps Bath and
member for transport, Dr Mark
constituencies in Wiltshire to deal Wiltshire Council says it
McClelland, said: “We do not
with air quality and congestion. I has not agreed to the use of
intend to rush into a decision
look forward to this public meeting its road network for any on its removal but examine the
to put forward the views of signed diversion routes. data, consult local
neighbouring settlements”, Around 17,000 vehicles use stakeholders, and then decide
she added. the bridge every day. on next steps.”
T emporary traffic lights were installed on the A36 at Limpley
Stoke last month, after large cracks appeared in the tarmac. Part of Crowe Hill, from its
junction with the county
A 100-metre section of footway next to the Warminster-bound
boundary in Crowe Lane to its
carriageway between Limpley Stoke Viaduct and village was
junction with Cliffe Drive, will
blocked off, with traffic restricted to one lane. be closed to all traffic from
Highways England is currently carrying out investigations into Monday, July 26 to enable
the cause of surface defects on the footpath adjacent to the Wales & West Utilities to carry
carriageway. out major work to replace old gas
mains and fit new connections.
Temporary lights will remain in place while investigations
continue but it appears that motorists are already taking short-cuts Wiltshire Council says the
temporary closure will be
through our village to avoid the inevitable delays.
required until October 15. It is
The same stretch of the A36 has been closed twice in recent years anticipated that the works will
for major stabilisation repairs due to subsidence. A similar scheme take the stated duration to
to correct road and footpath slippage in 2008 led to three months of complete, depending on weather
disruption for local residents and businesses. conditions.
Access will be maintained for
residents and businesses where
possible, although delays are
likely due to the nature of the
works.
Please direct any queries
regarding these works to:
streetworks@wiltshire.gov.uk /
tel: 01225 713497.
(www.wiltshire.gov.uk/highways
-road-closures)
The new date for the Freshford &
Limpley Stoke Village Fête is
Saturday, September 18. The
popular summer event, which had
Photo: Tom Harper
been due to take place last month,
was postponed following the
Government's decision to
extend lockdown.
Friday night boules (or pétanque) – a regular summer activity in All the usual entertainment has
Limpley Stoke – takes place from 6.00pm to 7.30pm at the top of the been re-booked for you to look
King George V play park on Woods Hill. forward to. The raffle draw, with
All ages are welcome and folk tend to bring along their own some great prizes as always, has
refreshments. If you’ve never played boules before then this relaxed, also been re-scheduled for
friendly gathering is the perfect way to try it out, in teams of two to September 18 and raffle tickets,
five members. Your team will loan you a couple of boules, if needed. which will continue to be on sale
at the Galleries, remain valid.
Pre-Covid, Limpley Stoke fielded a team in the local boules league
and it is hoped this will resume in due course, with LS team More details in the September
members permitted to wear the prodigious ‘Limpleyfolk’ blue t-shirt. issue of Limpley Stoke News.
Big Butterfly Count 2021
W hy not take part in this year’s Big Butterfly
Count, a UK-wide survey which helps to assess
the health of our environment by counting the amount
and type of butterflies (and some day-flying moths)
we see. The survey takes about 15 minutes – some time
between July 16 and August 8 – to record what you’ve
seen and should be fun for everyone, no matter your age or level of
knowledge.
To take part, visit https://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-
conservation.org/. Sign up for Nature Chain emails at
https://mailchi.mp/4bcf75362ae5/join-the-nature-chain or
www.limpleystoke.com/environment and you’ll receive more
information when it’s available.
Nature Chain will gather and share a summary of observations from
Limpley Stoke and Freshford. Details will be published nearer the date. Photo © Sheena Broadhead
A stunning kingfisher sculpture
has been on display outside
Bradford on Avon’s Tourist
Information Centre in Westbury
Garden to help promote two
walking trails organised by
Cotswolds National Landscape
(CNL).
The sculpture, which has been
sponsored by the Town
Council, will be back in
Bradford on Avon from August
23 to September 6, along with
others around the town. A
Photo: Nature Chain special ‘Golden Kingfisher’
sculpture is also on display at
Iford Manor café.
Have you noticed the Nature Chain plaques in gardens around the The Kingfisher Trail, an arts
village? The plaques are handed out to people who have made their trail of 21 sculptures decorated
gardens more wildlife-friendly, thereby helping to create a wildlife by talented local artists for
corridor around the village. public display in and around the
If you’ve already signed up to Nature Chain and would like a plaque, Cotswolds this year, is designed
email thenaturechain@gmail.com to arrange pick-up or delivery. to bring businesses, arts and
local communities together.
At the end of the project, all
is now taking the sculptures will be auctioned
its summer break. Back in September. to raise funds for CNL’s vital
conservation work.
If you have any suggestions for inclusion
in future editions, contact me at To take part in the trail, visit
https://www.kingfishertrail.org.
sheena.broadhead@tiscali.co.uk. Enjoy the ‘summer’!
Household waste
Monday, July 12
D enise Barnes and Lucy
Poloniecka will be show-
ing their work at an exhibition
Monday, July 26
Monday, August 9
Monday, August 23
at the West Barn in Pound
Lane, Bradford on Avon (oppo- Blue-lidded bin
site the Tithe Barn) from Black box
Friday, July 30 to Sunday, Green waste
(chargeable)
August 1, 10.30am to 4.30pm. Wednesday, July 14
Denise Barnes works chiefly Wednesday, July 28
in oil on canvas. Her exhibits Wednesday, Aug 11
Wednesday, Aug 25
will include paintings inspired
by the local landscape and wild
Cornish seascapes, as well as Useful contacts
Transport Link 07714 16 92 16
images of the rugged Lake Dis- Power supply emergency 105
trict. Police (non-emergency) 101
Bradford on Avon Police:
Lucy Poloniecka is a textile PCSO Laura Wallace
artist. Most of her work is wall laura.wallace@wiltshire.police.uk
hangings but she also occasion-
ally makes bed quilts. As well MP: Michelle Donelan
01249 704465
as quilts and art pieces, Lucy michelle.donelan.mp@
will have a range of silk scarves parliament.uk
and other textile gifts for sale.
Wiltshire Unitary Councillor:
www.denisebarnes.net
Johnny Kidney 07805 236 480
www.lucypoloniecka.co.uk johnny.kidney@wiltshire.gov.uk
Editor: Limpley Stoke News
Sheena Broadhead
01225 723404
sheena.broadhead@tiscali.co.uk
LSPC Clerk: Bryony Kohn
01225 723749
bryony.kohn@gmail.com
MyWilts app: potholes, road
issues, blocked drains, grit bins
www.wiltshire.gov.uk/
mywilts-online-reporting or
phone 0300 456 0105
Mobile library monthly visit:
Thursday: July 8 / Aug 5
10.00–10.25am
Editor: Limpley Stoke News
Uplands Close,
Sheena Midford Lane
Broadhead
01225 723404
sheena.broadhead@tiscali.co.uk
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