WRIBBENHALL, WOLVERLEY AND COOKLEY County Council Division

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10 08, 2016

Severn Bank Park – Grit Bins

August 10th, 2016|Wribbenhall|

Gordon has been working with the residents of Severn Bank Park to maintain the grit bins since the quarry was reinstated to agricultural land.

Residents have asked for access to Severn Bank Park to be kept open in winter weather so that carers can visit […]

9 08, 2016

Traffic Flow at Beales Corner

August 9th, 2016|Wribbenhall|

Gordon has been working to resolve complaints about traffic congestion at Beales Corner.

In consultation with the Police and County Highways it was agreed to repaint the bus stop road markings in front of the Black Boy to prevent obstruction, forcing buses to unload and […]

8 08, 2016

Fly Tipping – Action in Trimpley

August 8th, 2016|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-bys around Trimpley.

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

7 08, 2016

Heavy Horse Event Trimpley

August 7th, 2016|Wribbenhall|

Once again the last weekend in July brings the Heavy Horses to Trimpley. This year the fine weather brought out a record number of visitors to this annual event.

“I always look forward to the Heavy Horse event. It is really worth supporting as it […]

27 07, 2016

Queensway Parking

July 27th, 2016|Wribbenhall|

60 minute parking will be introduced to the lay-bys in the Queensway to free up parking around the shops. 

Also, discussions are underway with Community Housing and County Highways to improve and increase parking provision.

County Councillor Gordon Yarranton has been working with the Queensway residents […]

15 07, 2016

Joy as Wolverley School gets Crossing Facilities

July 15th, 2016|Wolverley|

(L-R) Shelley Reeves-Walters, year 6 pupil Shelby Smith (11) and county Cllr Gordon Yarranton view proposed details of new safety measures.

A DELIGHTED head teacher has welcomed safe crossing measures being implemented outside her Wolverley School following a campaign by parents.

Parents and pupils of Wolverley […]

6 07, 2016

New war memorial unveiled in Cookley

July 6th, 2016|Cookley|

DELIGHTED dignitaries from Cookley proudly unveiled a new war memorial that has been installed by the parish council.

A commemoration service was held on Friday, July 1 – on the 100th anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme – where the […]

30 06, 2016
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    Cookley councillor quits Conservatives over ‘political interference’ claims

Cookley councillor quits Conservatives over ‘political interference’ claims

June 30th, 2016|Cookley, Wolverley, Wribbenhall|

A FURIOUS Cookley councillor has resigned from the Conservative Party because of “meddling” and “political interference” from a senior colleague.

Worcestershire County Councillor Gordon Yarranton, who also sits on Wyre Forest District Council, has walked out on the Tories after 12 years following a dispute […]

2 06, 2016

Bus Service Granted Temporary Reprive

June 2nd, 2016|Cookley|

TRANSPORT boses in Worcestershire have stepped in to temporary save a bus service that gives villagers their only access to Kidderminster.

Residents in Cookley and Caunsall were concerned to discover that the Number 9 and 9A services, being run comercially by Kidderminster based Holland Coaches, […]

23 05, 2016

Queensway Play Area – Additional Funds Pledged

May 23rd, 2016|Wribbenhall|

Work will start in September to provide new and additional facilities on the Queensway play area.

With Community Housing
matching funding £2,000 from Bewdley Town Council and £2,000 contribution from Gordon‟s local development fund the total reached £8,000. In July the Chief Executive of Community Housing […]