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(Cllr Smith’s regular Blog updating Prestbury on his recent work on behalf of the Community) Hello again everyone, First, two major local concerns on which I have spent more time again this month – Evesham Road, closure and associated diversions. The total closure by the Racecourse began on the 2nd June.  Most of your concerns have been with additional traffic through the centre of the village and with anticipated problems entering the roundabout from Noverton Lane. I have taken concerns…

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It is with great sadness, I have to report the passing of one of PAB’s founders, Hon. Alderman of Cheltenham Borough, Malcolm Stennett Malcolm joined the PAB group led by Les Godwin within a year of its formation. They led the development of the group into a formidable force that had a considerable impact on both Prestbury and Cheltenham. Malcolm went on to serve Prestbury as a PAB Borough Councillor for over 25 years and at the same time spending…

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Another very busy time for local matters with lots of different things starting to move as 2025 progresses.  In addition to the normal routines and requirements of each month here are some of the matters I have been involved with. On the 4th February, I attended a meeting set up by the management at the Racecourse in anticipation of March Race Week. Firstly, they wanted to assure us there will be a good, strong police presence throughout. In addition more stewardswill be…

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Well, first I wish you all a very Happy New Year. As we start 2025 I have lots to report on, particularly after a long, recent meeting with the new Highways Manager. – Good news on the footpath between Shaw Green Lane and Laxton Meadow on Southam Road, which has now been included in the budget for April. – Glebe Rd; the Highways Manager has seen the problem himself and his view on moving forward with this long term flooding…

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Feedback from Councillor Stan Smith  on January road closures impacting Prestbury: Monday 13th January: A road closure will be in place on the Wellington Road / A435 Evesham Road junction between 8pm and 6am to install a temporary mini roundabout on the junction. From 6am on Tuesday 14th January: the permanent traffic signals will be deactivated, and the temporary roundabout will be in operation. Tuesday 21st January – Friday 24th January: The previously scheduled road closures on the A435 Evesham…

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As we race towards the end of 2024 I want to, firstly, take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year from Sheila and me. In addition to the usual discussions and meetings, here are some of the matters I and PAB have been working on recently: – Evesham Rd roadworks (by the GWR station). Met with the Highways Dept to enquire about timings. This is a big job, a 14 week full closure…

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Councillor Stan Smith highlights to readers the closure of A435 Evesham Road for repairs near the Race Course. More details of his conversation with Gloucestershire Live in the link below: https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/traffic-chaos-fears-collapsing-road-9663061  

Feedback from Stan Smith regarding the following road closure in Prestbury: High Street, Prestbury from Baytree Court up to the mini-roundabout at the junction of Noverton Lane & B4632. This road will be closed (including no waiting and no loading during all of the works and footway closure) on Monday 21st October between 09:30 & 15:30 to allow for a crane to remove a 40ft tree. Emergency and pedestrian access will not be maintained. There will be a pedestrian walkway…

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Another month filled with lots of meetings both in council and around the ward. Here are just a few of the matters I have been involved with. I have just finished a course on speed cameras so I can go around the ward doing checks, but I have to wait for police clearance first. Idsall Drive car park is now about to start being developed, with a five-bedroom, five en-suite bathroom house.  The local residents are not too happy about…

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