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Towns Fund Project D

East Staffordshire Borough Council is calling for Burton residents to get involved in its Sounding Board for the Towns Fund Project D – High Street Linkages in order to co-design the approach to public consultation and call for ideas.
Information about the Sounding Board can be found on the Council’s website here
Applications close on Monday 12th July, 5:30pm.
Back in November 2020 Burton Town Board secured 22.8 million from Central Government to progress several projects to regenerate Burton Town Centre.
The Board were criticised for the limited consultation over the Covid 19 period and therefore I’m pleased to confirm that important opportunities for residents to have their say are coming up for Project D and E:
1. ESBC are inviting local residents to become members of the Project D Sounding Board. Project D’s overall aim is to deliver the idea that Burton should face the Washlands/River Trent meaning the possibility of new wider linkages to the High St and development of the waterfront. The Sounding Board will shape engagement with residents about the proposals for Project D which should mean that there will be more opportunities for the wider Burton public to have their say. The deadline for applications to become a member of the Sounding Board is Monday 12th July.
2. The formal consultation stage for the Library move into the Market Hall (Project E) will begin on 19th July and will last for 8 weeks. There will be physical stands in the library, on weekends in Coopers Square and through Staffordshire County Council’s digital channels (website/social media etc). The consultation will be about the principle of the move and the design and as much information as possible will be provided. Please, please take part, as statistics will be taken from the consultation response to suggest support for the proposal or not as the case may be and ultimately, those making the final decisions to proceed or to change tack will need bear the consultation response in mind.

Advance warning of local roadworks

Important information about disruption on A444 (St Peter’s St and Stanton Road) and through Brizlincote Valley:

1. Works continue under two way temporary traffic lights fixing potholes on the A444 until around week commencing 19th July when, weather permitting, the A444 will be closed under a rolling road block for two days for surfacing dressing. The surfacing can only be done when dry so exact timings of the closure will only be known closer to the time. Access will vary depending on where the works are taking place.
2. Works to the Grafton Road/Violet Way/Beaufort Road junction to introduce a raised table and narrow the road to reduce speeds will commence on 12th July, but under three way traffic lights until the 26th July, when the road will be shut over the summer holidays until 31st August when three way traffic lights will be in place until 3rd September. Vehicular access will be dependent on which side of the junction you live and Grafton Road residents and those in the relevant cul-de-sacs will have access via the northern junction on to Beaufort Road. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.
Info on bus routes throughout the works will be shared when available.
There will be inevitable disruption during these works and we thank you advance for everyone’s patience through the summer holiday period.
Notices have gone up in the area and letters will be distributed to households nearby.

Notice of refurbishment at Tower Wood park

ESBC have announced that the uniplay item in Tower Wood park is going to be refurbished the week commencing 26th April 2021.  The refurbishment is expected to take approximately a week to complete.  This section of the park will remain fenced off for the duration of the works being undertaken.

Nature Walk bridge replacement

The replacement bridge on the Brizlincote Nature Walk has now been completed.  Made from recycled plastics, it should last for many years to come.  Thanks go to our funding partners; National Forest, SCC Climate Change and Resilience Fund, and ESBC Councillor Community Fund.

New Resident Leaflet

Brizlincote Parish Council have produced a New Resident Leaflet containing some useful information.

You can view the leaflet here

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