Bridge Street and Millfields Estate

More on the road improvements, firstly Bridge Street. We got a blip from the Shuttle and on the Wyre Forest District Council front page (exactly the same text).

So here we get a full overview of what's happening - well maybe.

The improvements will include new lampposts, the block paving of most of the pavement and new bins and direction signs. The scheme also includes new and refurbished street nameplates, a 'gateway' feature and a public art project.

Wow you know that sounds exactly the same as the plan proposed last Spring when the

partners asked the public for views on the ideas

So has anything been changed following those comments? <shrugs> Who knows, what comments were made - who knows? Might be buried somewhere in a meeting report, of course you'd have to pick the correct committee (or committees) then pick the right meeting (or meetings) to find anything. That's assuming it was debated by WFDC and not Worcestershire County Council.

So where are the plans of the new works, when will they start, when will the roads be closed (if they are); why don't we get to know this stuff?


Secondly I've just this minute been handed a flyer from the Independent Health Concern reps for Mitton regarding the problems on the Millfields Estate. An open meeting has been arranged for tomorrow (Tuesday 25th September) at Wilden Village Hall for 7pm to 9pm.

Okay first of a big round of (non-sarcastic) applause to the IHC for doing this, for holding it in the closest public meeting area, and for doing so at a time when people should be able to attend. On the downside it appears that they only leafleted the main roads, people on the sidings didn't get notified. So if you're reading this and got a leaflet tell your neighbours.

I must make a point that this is in effect a prelim meeting, only the two IHC councillors are likely to be there, no developers etc; if enough people turn up and vent then the next is likely to feature some people you can shout at ;-)

Oh and still nothing from the Conservatives, Labour, or Liberals; it might not be your ward, but it may never be if you don't show some interest.