West Bletchley Parish Council

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 Improvements to the Granby Roundabout
Improvement work to the Granby roundabout on Bletcham Way will commence on 13th September and is expected to be completed by December. The work will involve re-aligning the approach roads to the roundabout as well as the addition of a fourth arm. It is expected that the improvements will provide a safer, additional means of access and take traffic away from the B&Q junction.
A Milton Keynes Council highways spokesman said "Disruption will be kept to a minimum as the existing road network will be kept open whilst the majority of the works take place, however there may be some delays at peak periods when occasional lane closures are in operation for the safety of the workforce and the travelling public. When the final surfacing takes place there will be some overnight closures but these will be kept to a minimum, with particular attention paid to local events and businesses. We apologise for any inconvenience that the works may cause."
Cllr Vanessa McPake, Cabinet Member for Transport said "These works are much needed as a first step to improving the flow of traffic around the northern gateway into Bletchley. The inclusion of the fourth arm and the improved access this brings has been supported locally by businesses in the Denbigh area and by Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Council"

Large Scale Housing proposal at Salden Chase
Aylesbury Vale District Council (AVDC) has now received a planning application for 5311 houses to be built at Salden Chase, an area immediately to the west of Bletchley. The development will have severe impact on West Bletchley and the surrounding villages.
 West Bletchley Council are supporting local residents in their efforts to stop the proposed development, having already formally objected to AVDC's Core Strategy which identified the apparent need for the development.
Milton Keynes Council have resolved to object to the Salden Chase Development.

The independent Inspector's report on AVDC core strategy is expected shortly.
Updated position 19/08/2010
The Planning application has been "called in" by the Highways Agency and won't now be considered by AVDC until October at the earliest.
The Inspector has delayed his report on Aylesbury Vale's Core Strategy until at least January 2011 to allow AVDC to revise its policies in the light of changed Government guidelines.
AVDC meets on Wednesday 8th September to start the process of revising its Core Strategy.

RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE MEETING OF AVDC ON THE 8TH SEPTEMBER. PLEASE CALL WEST BLETCHLEY COUNCIL OFFICE TO FIND OUT MORE DETAILS.

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TRANSPORT STUDY - BLETCHLEY AREA
Milton Keynes Council have commissioned a Transport Study for the Bletchley Area (TSBA), in parallel with the preparation of the Transport Vision and Transport Strategy for LTP3 (the third version of the Local Transport Plan) External consultants have been engaged to consider, from a transport perspective:

  • All modes of transport including: walking and cycling, public transport and taxis, private and business related journeys.
  • Parking provision (present and future) in the centre of Bletchley, Fenny Stratford and nearby locations.
  • Access between the major areas of employment, schools, residential and retail developments, sporting and leisure venues, both existing and planned.
  • The impact upon the morning peak of traffic relating to school runs.
  • The impact on Bletchley of the wider growth of Milton Keynes and highlight the issues that this brings.
  • The transport impact of the proposed Soth West Strategic Development Area (SDA) at Salden Chase (the SDA lies within Aylesbury Vale District and this element will therefore require cross-boundary working with both AVDC and Buckinghamshire County Council)
  • The cumulative impact of previous developments in the surrounding area which have been assessed individually but not considered in combination
  • The implications of a successful Football World Cup bid for 2018
  • The proposed redevelopment of the Lakes Estate and other developments in the area
  • Impact of recent and proposed future developments on traffic safety and parking within the local area
  • The study will incorporate issues presently being considered (or planned) by MKC of sustainable transport, community safety, landscape or built heritage, wildlife species and habitats, pollution (air, water, land, noise)

The study will consider the Council's emerging LTP3, its Core Strategy, Sustainable Community Strategy and the Neighbourhood Regeneration Programme.

TSBA will provide an opportunity for the residents and businesses in Bletchley to participate in transport decisions directly affecting them. Consultation times and processes are announced on the MKC website www.milton-keynes.gov.uk

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Bletchley Park have announced their programme of events for 2010, promising yet another fantastic year at the park for all visitors.
A further event on offer is "The Merchant of Venice", performed by the Chapterhouse Theatre Company, on Sunday 22nd August. The performance begins at 7.30pm, but the grounds are open for picnics from 5.30pm. A bar will be available for refreshments throughout the evening, from iced Pimms to hot chocolate. Visitors are advised to bring their own rugs or low-backed seating.
Tickets are £12 adults, £8 for students and children and a family ticket (two adults and two children) is £35. Tickets are non-refundable. 

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Milton Keynes Council is working closely with Northamptonshire County Council to identify improved ways of dealing with waste that currently cannot be recycled, ie. "black bag waste". To find out more about the joint project go to www.projectreduce.co.uk

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