WRIBBENHALL, WOLVERLEY AND COOKLEY County Council Division
19 09, 2016
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    Derelict Lea Castle Hospital Site, in Cookley, Finally Set to be Transformed

Derelict Lea Castle Hospital Site, in Cookley, Finally Set to be Transformed

September 19th, 2016|Cookley|

A DISUSED hospital site in Cookley which became a magnet for metal thieves could be transformed into a huge housing development.

The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) is looking to turn the site of the former Lea Castle Hospital into residential development, including 600 homes, […]

12 09, 2016

Willow Tree Rescue Wolverley

September 12th, 2016|Wolverley|

Gordon has been called to help save the iconic willow tree in Wolverley village. Lately the tree has been showing signs of movement under the weight of its magnificent canopy.

The willow tree has been a focal point of  Wolverley village for generations.

Local residents approached […]

11 09, 2016

Pavements in Wolverley

September 11th, 2016|Wolverley|

In consultation with the parish council Gordon arranged for the pavements outside Wolverley Primary School and Shatterford Lane to be resurfaced during the school holidays together with large areas of Sebright Road.

10 09, 2016

Praise for County Highways Officer

September 10th, 2016|Wolverley|

On Saturday 20th of August a tree came down across the road at the entrance to Wolverley closing the village. Police were unable to raise the emergency services at County Hall.

Gordon was alerted by concerned residents and promptly called the Highways Officer at home […]

9 09, 2016

Beechcote Avenue Resurfacing

September 9th, 2016|Wolverley|

Gordon has lobbied for the resurfacing of Beechcote Avenue, Wolverley on behalf of local residents.

Following discussions with County officers Gordon has been informed that work will start after Christmas.

The County Council has also agreed to incorporate a drain on the corner of Beechcote Avenue […]

8 09, 2016

Church Bank Road Markings

September 8th, 2016|Wolverley|

The County Council has tackled the issues of illegal parking at the bottom of Church Bank in front of the Queen’s Head after complaints were reported to Gordon by villagers.

Road markings have been introduced to show that Church Bank is a public road and […]

7 09, 2016

Fly Tipping – Action in Wyre Forest

September 7th, 2016|Cookley, Wolverley, Wribbenhall|

Following a lobbying campaign by Gordon and local residents Wyre Forest District Council has agreed to purchase surveillance equipment to deter fly tipping in the lanes and lay byes around the District.

Under Freedom of Information Gordon found that fly tipping costs Wyre Forest District […]

6 09, 2016

Flashing Lights outside Wolverley Primary School

September 6th, 2016|Wolverley|

The flashing lights indicating the primary school on the Franche Road Wolverley developed a fault in the electrics during June.

Gordon has had these removed for repair and replaced in time for the childrens’ return to school in September.

5 09, 2016

Save Cookley Bus Service

September 5th, 2016|Cookley|

In June the commercial bus service 9/9a was deregistered leaving Cookley rural passengers with the threat of losing a vital transport link to Kidderminster. During June, following the intervention of County Councillor Gordon Yarranton, Worcestershire County Council agreed to run an interim service for […]