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Alcohol Licensing

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Warwickshire County Council welcomes a public consultation launched yesterday (28 July) giving power to people to have their say on the government’s alcohol licensing policy.

The Home Office questionnaire proposes new powers for individuals to object to pub and club licensing applications if they can show they will be affected by alcohol-related problems. It also proposes giving more power to local authorities and police to help them fight alcohol-related crime.

Following the six week consultation period, decisions could be made which will see pubs and clubs banned from late night opening because of the impact of noise and drunkenness on the wider community. Additionally new powers may temporarily close shops or bars or increase fines to establishments found serving underage young people.

Further proposals include a ban on shops selling alcohol at below cost price and late-night levies on some pubs and clubs to contribute towards the cost of policing.

Kit Leck, of Warwickshire’s Drug and Alcohol Action Team, said: “We welcome this consultation and would support any additional measures made available to help us tackle alcohol related harm.

“We’ve been concerned for many years about the harmful effects of alcohol and whilst we are delivering effective treatment and rehabilitation programmes in Warwickshire we need this extra backing from central government to help us make long term change.”

The Home Office consultation will also pave the way for applications to be rejected on "public health" grounds if it can be proven that granting licenses will put extra pressure on hospital or ambulance services.

Dr Gordana Djuric, Consultant in Public Health at NHS Warwickshire, said: “Estimates suggest there are 85,000 people aged 16+ who drink hazardously in Warwickshire, with 6 in 10 males aged 18-24 falling into the binge drinker category. This does put pressure on public services and we welcome the consultation which will give the chance for the public to have its say on licensing and how it impacts on communities and public services.”

Warwickshire County Councillor Richard Hobbs, portfolio holder for community protection added: “This consultation offers a great opportunity for people to have their say on licensing and the safety of their communities. I encourage members of the public who may be affected by alcohol misuse and anti-social behaviour to use this chance to voice their opinions.”

The consultation runs for 6 weeks from 28 July to 8 September 2010 and covers England and Wales. It can be completed online www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime/alcohol-licensing

 

 

Crime Desk - Alert

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Police have issued an alert concerning rural premises in the south of Warwickshire.

At 01:25, this morning, [Thursday 29th July] the fire service attended Sambourne Hill Farm, Sambourne where they dealt with a hay barn fire.

It is reported that recently there have been a number of other fires in this area. 

A Peugeot 306 was seen in the area at the time which may or may not be connected.

Between 4.30pm yesterday afternoon and 06:30 this morning 60 litres of diesel were stolen from a vehicle parked in the compound of a business in Old Budbrooke Raod, Hampton Magna.

Sometime between 17:00 on the 26th and 08:00 on the 28th of July offenders forced their way into a barn at a rural premises in Cut Throat Lane, Hockley Heath and stole three generators.

Probably entirely unrelated is the fact that 'Travellers' have moved onto private land in Harbury Lane, Heathcote Near Leamington Spa.
They have 'intimated' that they will move on on Sunday 1st August 2010.

 

Last Updated on Thursday, 29 July 2010 14:44
 

Tip Top

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Following on from the Southam News article 'Tip' which highlighted the problems on using the Stockton Tip aka 'recycling centre',  Warwickshire County Council have ammended some of the restrictions regarding its Vehicle Restriction Policy:

• Maximum trailer bed length is now 1.83 metres (6 feet)

• There is an exemption for unaccompanied bulky household electrical and electronic equipment delivered in vans to most recycling centres (fridges and freezers not accepted at Wellesbourne -  who would want to go to Wellesbourne anyway?)

• There is an exemption for larger trailers – up to 2.5 metres in length – for the disposal of unaccompanied compostable green waste on weekdays before 12 noon (not Bank Holidays).

The revised policy, updated webpages and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) together with a downloadable vehicle permit application form for residents owning a car-derived van or twin-cab pick-up is at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/vehiclerestrictions

Vehicle permit application forms are also available from the Customer Service Centre on 01926 412593.

 

 

Bishops Itchington Parish Council

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The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Monday, 2 August 2010 at 7.30pm.

It will be held at St Michael’s Church Hall. Members of the public and press are invited to attend the Parish Council meeting and are welcome to address the Parish Council on any matters they wish to raise during the public forum.

 Bishops Itchington Parish Council

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Avon Dassett Fete

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Bigger, Bolder, Better: Avon Dassett’s 2010 Fete Flies You Further!

After last year’s rain failed to dampen spirits, the summer sunshine has truly arrived in good time for this year’s Avon Dassett Village Fete, and it promises to be the most exciting yet!

The annual event, one of Warwickshire’s biggest fetes, has been attracting the crowds and raising many thousands of pounds for local and national charities for over 20 years.

This year’s fete kicks off at 2pm on Saturday 7th August 2010 and will feature a host of traditional country pursuits, from ferret racing to fly-fishing, gundog and show-jumping displays, to a chance to ride the famous Dassett Mare, our wooden jousting horse.

This year brings a modern twist, with street dance and ballet demonstrations to light up the main ring, together with the return of the dog show.

There will be a multitude of craft and gift stalls pitching their wares, a classic car display, and children will be thrilled by face painting, the Great Baloni’s magical extravaganza and, for the 6 & unders, their very own Tea Party from 5.45pm to 7pm.

This year’s charity Raffle is the cherry on the icing on the (locally produced) cake; there are prizes galore but the Star Prize is something extra special:

TWO Virgin Airlines Return Flights to……ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!!!

To keep everyone going, there’s a fully licensed late bar, a tea & cake tent and local culinary delicacies sizzling away throughout the day.

From 8.30pm, the main stage welcomes local band The Duckworths and a DJ to dance the night away into the early hours. Tickets for the evening are £6 at the door.

Fete Chairman, Steve Sartori, said: “We've been delighted by the way the event has developed from a small beginning. What's great about the fete is that it is both a family friendly village occasion that brings our community together, as well as one of the county’s biggest fundraisers for local charities.”

The Avon Dassett Fete starts at 2pm Saturday 7th August 2010. The village is easily found just off the B4100 between Gaydon and Banbury.
Day Entrance and Car Parking is FREE. Evening tickets are £6.

Proceeds from the fete will go to Myton Hospice, Friends of the Dassett School, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance and village projects.

Get Directions to The Avon Dassett Fete:

For further information, please contact:
Steve Sartori, The Avon, Avon Dassett, Warwickshire CV47 2AS
 01295 690270
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 Avon Dassett Fete

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Last Updated on Thursday, 29 July 2010 08:07
 

Road Closed: Advance Warning

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Road Closed: Advance Warning

BRICKYARD LANE, NAPTON-ON-THE-HILL

The above road will be closed from the junction of the A425 Daventry Road to the Canal Bridge, a distance of approx 800m, for approximately 2 weeks between the 9 and 27 August 2010 for carriageway resurfacing works.

An alternative route will be available via: A425 Daventry Road, Butt Hill, Vicarage Road, C50 Hackwell Street, High Street, New Street, Howcombe Lane, Poplar Road, Brickyard Lane

Access to and egress from properties and land adjacent to this length of road, and for pedestrians, will be maintained at all times.

The Council regrets any inconvenience that may be caused.

 

Last Updated on Monday, 26 July 2010 11:18
 

Fab 4

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Beatles tribute act The Fab4 will be performing at the Cuttle Inn, Long Itchington, this Saturday [July 31]

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Get Directions to The Cuttle Inn:

If you simply can't wait to hear The Fab4: Put this in your ears:

 

 The Cuttle Inn

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Last Updated on Thursday, 29 July 2010 08:51
 

HS2 Tunnels

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Details have been released pertaining to tunnel design for the proposed rail link and, specifically, to the Long Itchington tunnel.

From HS2 Ltd:

"This note gives a brief description of the HS2 tunnels and the expected levels of noise and vibration. The design of HS2 is still at an early stage, and we are continuing to work on it, so that during public consultation we will be able to demonstrate how the four main tunnels would be built and operated with minimal noise and vibration.

The tunnels would be built through a variety of soil conditions, including London clay and chalk. However the key determinant of any noise and vibration is the design of the track and associated components – known as the trackform.

Trackform (rails, sleepers, supporting substructure and rail fastenings)
The track design for tunnels in the vicinity of properties and other sensitive locations, such as schools, hospitals and meeting halls, would use the latest modern trackforms. We would design all four tunnels to meet stringent engineering and environmental criteria in order to minimise track borne noise and vibration in all types of ground conditions.

We will examine systems recently used on other high speed systems, particularly HS1 whose systems were developed for similar ground and urban conditions. The systems adopted by HS1, Crossrail and other international rail projects including Cheonan Station (Korea), Germany, Japan and France have trackforms specified and designed to isolate the vibration from train wheels. These projects include tunnels under locations such as the Barbican Concert Hall, high density urban and other sensitive properties.

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Long Itchington Wood Tunnel
This short tunnel (1.4km) would be a single bore with an internal diameter of 12.8m. The diameter would be necessary to alleviate the aerodynamic effects from the speed planned for this part of the route.

Ground conditions and underlying rock strata in the vicinity of this tunnel are known to be mixed; so until a full geotechnical investigation has been carried out, we would not determine whether the tunnel would be constructed using a road header drill with spayed concrete lining, or a tunnel boring machine".

 

Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 July 2010 13:13
 

Road Closed: Advance Warning

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Road Closed: Advance Warning

PARK LANE, ST JAMES ROAD AND WATTONS LANE, SOUTHAM

The following roads will be closed to through traffic:-
Park Lane, Southam, from the junction of Market Hill to the junction with St James Road 

St James Road from the junction with Park Lane to the junction with Welsh Road West

Wattons Lane from the junction with Park Lane to the junction with footpath over the river

This is for the installation of traffic calming and carriageway resurfacing works.

The dates for the closures are from 2 August until 20 August 2010.

An alternative route will be available via: Welsh Road West, Coventry Street, High Street

Access to and egress from properties and land adjacent to this length of road, and for pedestrians, will be maintained at all times.

The Council regrets any inconvenience that may be caused.

 

Last Updated on Monday, 26 July 2010 11:15
 

Party on the Pitch

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Party on the Pitch, which took place on Saturday July 17th at Southam Rugby Club, has proved a great success.

The event, which was ran in association with the Motor Neurone Association, had 1000 - 1200 people attend, who "drank the bar out and donated at least £2500 to mnda".

Photos of the Party on the Pitch at Southam Rugby Club are available here.

 Southam Rugby Club

 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 July 2010 18:20
 

HS2

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Property owners along the proposed HS2 link are to get financial assistance in advance of the official start of the project.

Owners who can show that they need to sell urgently, and have suffered property blight because of the possibility of the scheme going ahead, will be able to sell to the Government at the going market rate for their property. This includes agricultural and small commercial units.

This applies to properties on the preferred route of the High-Speed 2 line: not to any suggested alternatives.

Philip Hammond, Transport Secretary, told the Commons Transport Committee: "People who currently are faced with extreme hardship as a result of the identification of that route have the possibility of being able to sell their properties, notwithstanding the inevitable planning blight".

Conditions Apply:

  • Commercial properties must have a rateable value under £34,800
  • Reasons for needing to sell a property urgently could include work, a new baby, a move into sheltered accommodation, medical problems, divorce or the threat of repossession
  • The scheme will open on August 20 and applicants must show that the property has been on the market for three months or more and attracted no offers above 85% of its value before the route was announced in March.

 

 

Fall in Fear of Anti-social Behaviour

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Warwickshire Police report a fall in the fear of anti-social behaviour in the county.

The percentage of residents who believe there to be a high level of anti-social behaviour generally in their local area, fell from 23% in 2006/7 to 15% in 2009/10.

During the same period fear of teenagers hanging around on the streets fell from 57% to 34%.

The percentage of residents who expressed concern about vandalism, graffiti and other deliberate damage to properties or vehicles also fell from 39% to 26%.

George Stepney, Warwickshire Police Community Intervention Manager said: “The results of this survey reflects the hard work undertaken in the county to reduce crime and residents’ fear of crime.

"Warwickshire Police and partner agencies aim to build on these successes, making Warwickshire even safer and protecting more people from harm with the resources available."

All statistics used in this item were obtained from the Warwickshire Observatory’s Fear of Crime & Perceptions of Anti-Social Behaviour document 2009/10.


 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 July 2010 17:55
 
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