The Parish Council works with various authorities and local agencies to share information that affects our parish, from roadworks to emergency planning in times of bad weather (snow and flood). The current Parish Emergency Plan is under review but includes local knowledge on flood/ water management. Our parish has designated flood wardens.
Roads:
For information about planned road closures due to highways maintenance that may affect this Parish see the ‘Notices’ section on this website (on the homepage). You can find the most up to date information on scheme start and end dates and more information about all the various planned works on:
– Website – www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/resurfacing
– Facebook – Gloucestershire Roads
– Twitter – @GlosRoads
– Signs in the area
– unauthorised obstructions placed on verges –Highways Act 1980 – Section 149 – Removal of things on the highway
Known works within the Parish and those of our closest neighbours for the next 3 months are:
2024
September 2023 to May 1 2024 – Coombe Hill Junction. Lane closures required for construction works for new cycle-way, shared use footpaths and crossings. Lane closures along A38 and A4019 as required.
Apr 21 – 8am to 5pm – A38 start of Dual carriageway on Coombe Hill boundary. Two way signals by Severn Trent for utility repair and maintenance works.
May 1 to 31 – A38 on the bridge closest to Fieldview Caravan Park on the Norton/Leigh Parish boundary. Two way signals for Bridge Scour repairs by GCC
Regional/County major projects and outside the Parish:
2024
Mar 1 2023 to Sept 6 2024 – A4019 Withy Bridge Lane to end of dual carriageway at Piffs Elm. Some carriageway incursion relating to M5/Jn10 improvement works by GCC.
Apr 17 to 18 – 10pm to 7pm Junction 10 exit sliproad CLOSED to allow for white lining/road markings M5 Southbound.
Apr 29 to 30 – A40 both directions. Lane closures for drainage works by National Highways.
Apr 25 to 29, then May 7 to 14 – ROAD CLOSED – A38 Tewkesbury Bypass from second roundabout Gupshill end through to the A38/A438 junction by Morrisons and on the A438 by Morrisons. Carriageway resurfacing.
Apr 30 – A438/A38 junction (by Morrisons) possible traffic delays whilst MV Kelly carry out more S278 remedial work.
May 13 to 15 – Wainlode Lane road CLOSED for Severn Trent to do utility repairs and maintenance work.
May 18 to 24 – Stoke Road CLOSED by land a Manor Farm to allow for new foul connections for new Bowmans Reach Housing estate.
Roadworks map :
https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/
The roadworks map is hosted externally to Gloucestershire County Council on the One Network website. You will need to use an up-to-date web browser such as Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox etc in order to view the map.
The map is updated every few minutes to show planned works across the county’s highway network.
If you are using a mobile phone please use the full screen map link to view the One Network website. You will need to create a One Network account to see the live traffic data.
Please email highways@gloucestershire.gov.uk if you are unable to find the information you require.
Floods:
Flooding information can be found on the Environmental Agency (EA) website – https://flooding-warning-information.service.gov.uk/warnings. From here by putting in your postcode you can then find useful information on the Haw Bridge Gauge Board, the five-day flood risk forecast as well as advice on flooding.
Tewkesbury Borough Council have a good supply of filled sandbags at the Public Services Centre – they are available to vulnerable residents who have registered with them to receive assisted waste collections and they have mechanisms in place to deliver to these vulnerable residents, should this be necessary. Please phone 01684 295010.
If you know of someone who needs sandbags outside of office hours, please call: 01684 293445. Alternatively, they have empty sandbags that residents can take and fill themselves – builders merchants should have a good stock of sand or soil can also be put in bin bags and used in the same way as sandbags.
TBC are now in the process of assessing the impact that this current incident has had on residents in terms of numbers of properties affected. It is difficult to get an accurate picture as some areas are inaccessible and many residents don’t report property flooding to TBC or ask for assistance. If you know of any residents who are affected with water inside their properties then please do let TBC know by emailing customerservices@tewkesbury.gov.uk.
The National Flood Forum support team, along with Tewkesbury Borough Council’s Community officers and other agencies, will be visiting Tewkesbury, Tirley, Sandhurst, Minsterworth and Longford from Tuesday, 23 April in a mobile support vehicle. Chris Ashman, Executive Director of Place said: ‘’We understand how difficult the recent flooding events this year have been and encourage residents who have been affected to come along to any of the drop-in sessions available. ‘’Council officers and partner agencies such as Severn Trent Water and the Environment Agency will be available alongside the National Flood Forum support team, offering practical advice and support to recover from the effects of flooding.’’ Residents can attend drop-in information sessions, receive tailored recovery advice, assistance with insurance matters, finding the right tradespeople, installation of flood defences and exploring available grants and financial assistance. The mobile unit and teams will visit the following locations – no appointment is necessary.
· Tuesday, 23 April – Tewkesbury, Gloucester Road car park, 9.30am – 7pm
· Wednesday, 24 April – Tirley, Village Hall car park 9.30am – 1pm
· Wednesday, 24 April – Sandhurst, St. Lawrence’s Church car park, 2pm – 7pm
· Thursday, 25 April – Minsterworth,Village Hall car park, 9.30am – 1pm
· Thursday, 25 April – Longford, Queens Head car park, 2pm – 7pm
· Friday, 26 April – Tewkesbury, Gloucester Road car park, 9.30am – 1pm
Heather Shepherd, Flood Recovery Specialist for the National Flood Forum said: “Having been flooded myself, I understand how traumatic it is. I know that the process of recovery is fraught with stresses and pressures, which is why I would urge anyone who has any flood-related issues or questions to come along to the recovery trailer. ‘’We are here to help, offer advice, and guide you to the best sources of professional support and actively listen to your concerns.” During the drop-in sessions the National Flood Forum, Gloucestershire County Council, the Environment Agency and Severn Trent Water will be available offering local advice and support in partnership with the borough council.
Essential information on flooding from Gloucestershire County Council (Nov 2019):
Do you know what to do if your property floods?
A new tool is available to make it easier to let the county council know when flooding happens. Just go to SWIM and follow the simple steps. There is also a wealth of useful information to help you find out if you are at risk and how to prepare, such as our essential flood guide. This information helps Gloucestershire County Council and partners to build up a picture of areas at risk and how we can concentrate our resources where they are most needed. Visit our web pages here to find out more.
Floods affecting roads February 2020:
TBC are aware of the problems that some road closures in Tewkesbury town are having on the road network, particularly around the Prior Park estate, and they are working with partners to look at how this is alleviated as soon as possible.
Road closures – www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roads-in-severe-weather/current-road-closures
Advice from Gloucestershire Constabulary – www.gloucestershire.police.uk/news/gloucestershire/news/constabulary-working-with-partner-agencies-to-respond-to-flooding
Snow:
Visit the Gloucestershire County Council Highways website for local road and cold weather information.
Power Cuts:
Western Power are responsible for our distribution. Call them on 105 to report a power cut or get information
Click on the link below to open up the 2018 document ‘Are you Ready booklet’ that contains information and advice on how individuals can be prepared for and respond to emergency situations.