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Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of North End Road,Gestingthorpe

Please click on the following link https://one.network/?tm=118969275 to find details of the intended closure of North End Road, due to commence on 15th December 2020 for 1 day. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while BT undertakes pole testing.

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Advance notice: Works to retaining wall on Sudbury Road, Gestingthorpe

We would like to make you aware preparations are being made to replace the retaining wall which runs along Belchamp Brook on Sudbury Road, Gestingthorpe.

The existing watercourse will be moved further away from the road and the failing concrete retaining wall is to be replaced with an engineered embankment to support the carriageway.  This will allow the road to be widened and kerbed, especially on the bend at Hill Farm.

The works are proposed to begin in January 2021 and are programmed to last for 6 weeks. There will be a full road closure during the works, however there will be occasions when two way traffic signals can be utilised and these will allow single file traffic past the works i.e. at weekends. It is felt that a road closure would be safer for the workforce and passing traffic.

We will provide you with an update once details have been finalised. The latest information will also be available on the webpage.

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Oats Cottages, rural housing project Gestingthorpe

(Outline only of the conditions - not a legal document)

One of oats cottages is available at an "intermediate" rent (lower than free market, but not as low as 'affordable' housing), or for part rent, part ownership.

The housing is only available to people in/with strong connections to Gestingthorpe (e.g. brought up in village) in need* of a 2 bedroomed house, or if there are no takers, from abutting rural parishes. (They need/should be registered with Braintree District Council)

 Full details are available from the Clerk or from BDC.

Volunteers Required

Due to the high incidence of vehicles speeding through the village and the considerable danger that this poses to the residents, the Parish Council are considering undertaking a Community Speed Watch. This would involve volunteers monitoring the speed of vehicles at various points in the village.

Therefore if anyone is interested in volunteering to assist with the Speed Watch could they please contact Peter Collett.

email – peter@thecollettfamily.co.uk 

Tel. – 01787 469187

Training and equipment will be provided.