Outcomes of Ruyton XI Town Road Safety Meeting in November

Ruyton XI Towns Parish Council e-newsletter View this email in your browser RUYTON XI TOWNS PARISH COUNCIL DECEMBER NEWSLETTER ROAD SAFETY GROUP REPORT Following The 'Road Safety & Traffic in our Village'  Presentation by Ben Hamilton-Baillie on 19 NOVEMBER 2016 Report by Cllr. Mick Berry A big thank you to everyone who attended the public event in the village hall on 19 November.  We estimated about 100 people came and listened to consultant Ben Hamilton-Baillie, asked questions, made comments and suggestions.  The Safer Roads Group, part of the Parish Council, have met again, looked at the responses, and considered the comments and suggestions.  We have discussed some of Ben's suggestions, and have compiled a list of wide ranging ideas and possible actions, including ideas that can be considered and cost little or no money, while we explore possible sources of funding for a more in-depth feasibility study. We are a small group, just exploring possibilities on your behalf at this stage.  Any scheme proposed which may be part of a long term programme will be shared with you, and your views considered.   In the meantime, we do think there are a few things that we all can do now that may help: Respect our village and drive carefully and encourage others to do so Use PACE car stickers on our cars saying we are driving at the speed limit in the village.  Let us know if you would like one? Read more at: Neighborhood Pace Car Bumper Sticker Cut back overgrown vegetation along pavements and roadsides outside our homes Park sensibly; do not obstruct the pavement so pedestrians have to walk in the road The group will also be: Looking at the road signs we have and asking for unnecessary ones to be removed (eg. the cow sign in Olden Lane – have you noticed it?) Surveying the non-local HGV's, lorries and vans that use our village and contacting the companies to discuss driver travel routes Contacting regular companies that drive through asking them to remind their drivers of our speed limits Discussing with the NFU and local land owners whether tractors can have identification on them showing us which farm they are working for and contact numbers Investigating the approximate costs of various more elaborate solutions including: Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS) that can recognise and record number-plates  Grow outs (chicanes) Actibumps (automatic unobtrusive invisible speed traps that drop 60mm if a vehicle is over the speed limit). For more information, please visit Edeva Actibump Berlin cushions of different sizes Speed cameras Many thanks to those of you who have already passed on suggestions. If you have any further ideas, keep them coming please!     Contact Cllr. Mick Berry at mick.berry@sky.com   The Parish Councillors and the Clerk would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! NOTE FOR YOUR NEW 2017 DIARY The Clerk would also like to bring to your attention that the Parish Council meeting scheduled for 9th January 2017 has been rescheduled for 16th January 2017 at 7.30 p.m. at The Victoria Room. A detailed agenda will be circulated about a week before the meeting. To contact a local parish councillor or the Clerk, Sue Hackett  please refer to their contact details which can be found on the PC's website; just click below: http://www.rxit.org.uk/pc/ Ruyton XI Towns are trialing the start of an e-newsletter campaign,  which will contain the latest local news and information relating to our Parish. The Parish Council are very grateful in the excellent work Yoland Brown does keeping residents informed and would like to say a special thank you to her for her efforts. If you would like to sign up to this official Parish council newsletter mailing list then you can do so by clicking the link below. Sign up to Parish Council Mailing List Copyright © 2016 Ruyton XI Towns Parish Council, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive News and Updates regarding Ruyton XI Towns. Our mailing address is: Ruyton XI Towns Parish Council Gonsal House Ryton Shrewsbury, Shropshire Sy5 7EX United Kingdom Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Road Safety in Our Village & Parish Council News

Ruyton XI Towns Parish Council e-newsletter View this email in your browser RUYTON XI TOWNS PARISH NOVEMBER 2016 NEWSLETTER Road Safety & Traffic in our Village Presented by Ben Hamilton-Baillie Venue: Ruyton XI Towns Village Hall  Saturday 19th November 2016 At 3.00pm                                                      The impact of HGV and speeding traffic on our village has been identified by the Parish Council as one of the chief concerns of the local community. Ben Hamilton-Baillie is one of the UK's leading practitioners exploring ways to help parish and town councils work with their highway authorities to improve village centres and rural roads...making them safer.  This presentation is aimed at improving road safety in Ruyton and will help you understand the important factors influencing driver speeds and awareness, and outlines measures that can establish safer and more civilised use of public space. Drawing on recent examples from across the UK and elsewhere, Ben will illustrate the key principles essential for coping with traffic in our rural villages. It is important that there is local input; as such schemes are expensive and will reshape the village you know. The Parish Council needs your input to ensure: We get it right! You want us to do this! Your prepared for the cost! Everyone is welcome to attend; there is no admission charge. For  more details contact one of your local councillors or the Clerk; Sue Hackett T 01743 719012 email:  ruytonxitownspc@btinternet.com Your parish councillors contact details can be found on the Ruyton XI Towns PC Website  http://www.rxit.org.uk INTERESTED IN HELPING TO KEEP OUR REPLACEMENT OAK ALIVE ! A New Oak Sapling at Olden Lane, Ruyton XI Towns is to be planted, replacing the one shown above. The Clerk has secured a replacement young oak sapling thanks to David at Shropshire Council. Is there a volunteer willing to keep an eye on our new tree, water it during the summer and generally give it a little TLC? (Note no nappies or bottles involved !) If your interested and can provide a helping hand please contact the Clerk, Sue Hackett; (contact details above) and I'll be glad to provide you with more details. We are hoping to plant the young newcomer in early December. THE NEXT RUYTON XI TOWNS PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Monday 14th November 2016 At 7.30 p.m. The Victoria Room; Ruyton XI Towns In summary the following  are to be considered at the meeting: Planning applications: Reference: 16/04829/FUL  &    16/0459/VAR Proposal: Erection of an agricultural shelter & variations to a existing garage building Butlers Barn, Elbridge, Ruyton XI Towns, Shropshire, SY4 1JJ    Reference: 16/03745/COU   Address: Memorial Hall Church Street Ruyton XI Towns SY4 1LA Permanent change of use to Class A1, A3 and A5 use, (for consumption of hot and cold food on the premises and to take away). Reference: 16/04594/EIA Erection of two additional poultry rearing buildings and one general purpose agricultural building, plus associated hardstanding and works. Fox Holes Farm, Little Ness, Shropshire Improvements to Birch Grove Recreational Area and the possibility of improving road safety in the same area. Tree Planting and Grants The Village Christmas Tree For full details please download the meeting agenda from the website  http://ruytonxitowns.org.uk/ The public are welcome to attend; Your Views are IMPORTANT.   BASNETT  MATTHEWS AND MINTON CHARITY LOCAL TO RUYTON XI TOWNS. Christmas is a wonderful, joyful time of the year however it can be an expensive and stressful time for some; particularly for those experiencing hardship or distress. Did you know the Parish of Ruyton XI Towns has a small Charitable Fund that can help individuals living in the Parish who are in need? Applications can be made to the Trustees through the Clerk to the Parish Council or the Church.  The range of help that can be given is comprehensive, although there are some restrictions on what a grant can be used for.  If you know someone who you think could benefit, or you want to know more, please contact the Clerk or Cllr Ros Slowley; now Chair of the Parish Council. Any applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. FORTHCOMING PARISH COUNCIL MEETING DATES The public are welcome to attend Parish Council meetings. Council meetings are held usually on the second Monday of the month at The Victoria Room commencing at 7.30pm and begin with a public session; where local issues can be raised. Meetings are to take place on: Monday 12th December 2016 Monday  9th January 2017 Monday 13th February 2017 These dates may be subject to change so please refer to notice boards and the Parish Council's website 5 days prior to a meeting when detailed meeting agendas are made available. For Parish Council minutes, you can also refer to the Parish Council's website: http://ruytonxitowns.org.uk/ To report local non immediate police issues eg. If your car has been stolen, property damaged, you suspect drug use/dealings etc; please use 101. The more detailed and current information you can provide; the better. Your Local Police Team is there to help. In emergencies when a crime is in progress and when there is danger to life always use 999. Ruyton XI Towns are trialing the start of an e-newsletter campaign,  which will contain the latest local news and information relating to our Parish. The Parish Council are very grateful in the excellent work Yoland Brown does keeping residents informed and would like to say a special thank you to her for her efforts. If you would like to sign up to this official Parish council newsletter mailing list then you can do so by clicking the link below. Sign up to Parish Council Mailing List Copyright © 2016 Ruyton XI Towns Parish Council, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive News and Updates regarding Ruyton XI Towns. Our mailing address is: Ruyton XI Towns Parish Council Gonsal House Ryton Shrewsbury, Shropshire Sy5 7EX United Kingdom Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list Copyright © 2016 Ruyton XI Towns Parish Council, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive News and Updates regarding Ruyton XI Towns. Our mailing address is: Ruyton XI Towns Parish Council Gonsal House Ryton Shrewsbury, Shropshire Sy5 7EX United Kingdom Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list