Gloucestershire County Council

Press release from Gloucestershire County Council:

Gloucestershire County Council is thrilled to launch the expansion of its on-demand bookable bus service, The Robin.

Department for Transport (DfT) funding helped launch The Robin pilot, which currently operates in the Forest of Dean and the north Cotswolds. This pilot is now expanding into parts of Tewkesbury, Berkeley Vale and the south Cotswolds thanks to extra DfT funding of over £1.5million over two years.

For those who haven’t had the opportunity to try it yet – The Robin is a local, friendly bookable bus service. Passengers search for their ideal journey and book a pickup and drop off location that suits them.

It’s affordable at only £2 per journey and connects passengers with transport links such as bus stops or directly to a location if there are no other transport options available.

The new areas will launch in the below areas over the course of three weeks. For specific areas served have a look on the website for detailed maps. Bookings are available the week before each launch date.

• 3 June – Tewkesbury district
• 10 June – south Cotswold
• 17 June – Berkeley Vale

Cllr Philip Robinson, cabinet member with responsibility for buses, said: “It’s fantastic to see The Robin expanding into new areas. I’ve met many people who have benefited from our bookable bus service. It really can change people’s lives in rural areas by giving them access to employment, education, healthcare or entertainment.”

To find out more and book, visit https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/transport/the-robin/.

Roadworks notice from Gloucestershire Highways:

What: Temporary Traffic Order to close the road for essential Ash Dieback tree work.

Where: A40 – Puesdown to Northleach Roundabout, Hampnett

When: 4-8th March 2024 inclusive (excluding weekends) from 09.30 to 15.30 daily.

On behalf of Gloucestershire County Council, we are advising you that we are due to be conducting essential works at the above location to remove unsafe trees infected with Ash Dieback.

Ash Dieback disease causes Ash trees to become unsafe; trees could shed limbs or collapse on to the road causing harm and injury. This work must take place for health and safety reasons, to protect road users and pedestrians, and make sure the carriageway remains clear of debris.

Letter (B) – A40 Puesdown to Northleach

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Notice from Gloucestershire Highways:

What: Temporary Traffic Order to close the road for carriageway resurfacing.

Where: A429 Fosseway (Leygore Bottom) Northleach. See overleaf for details of road closure.

When: For approximately 2 Nights (excl. weekends) between the hours of 19:00 to 07:00.

The PLANNED start and end dates are currently Monday 4 March 2024 until Tuesday 5 March 2024, however, keep an eye on the web page detailed below or the signs on site for any short notice changes.

909815 A429 Fosseway Northleach Residents Letter

Notification from Gloucestershire County Council:

What: Road closure for carriageway patching.

Where: Burford Road to Larket Hill Wood, Aldsworth

When: Week Commencing 19 February 2024 for two days, 07:00-19:00

(Please Note: These dates and times can change without warning please see our explanation below)

Please find attached letter and map regarding the upcoming works on Burford Road to Larket Hill Wood, Aldsworth, starting Week Commencing 19th February 2024 for two days, inclusive of Saturday.

• Burford Road to Larket Hill Resident letter

Gloucestershire County Council, as traffic authority, intends to make an Order under the relevant provisions of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to temporarily close part of the 400835 Fortey Road from its junction with Farmington Road to outside property number 9 for a distance of approximately 51 metres.

The reason for the closure is for sewage repair work.

The above road is expected to be closed from the 27th November until 1st December 2023 only or until the works have been completed, whichever is the later.

For further information, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514 or visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk.

Alternative Route – as signed on site.

Pedestrian and emergency access to adjacent properties will be maintained.

DATED: 9th November 2023
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