(a)the information referred to in Article 7(2) of the Directive; and 0000413010 00000 n The scheme consists of three phases: Phase 1 of the A46 Link Road is a stand-alone junction improvement at Stoneleigh Junction; In Enniskillen the A46 connects with the following roads including the A4, A32 and the A509 road. For further information on public transport links to Balsall Common please contact Traveline West Midlands on 0871 200 22 33 or at www.travelinemidlands.co.uk. The Campaign for the Protection of Rural Englands Warwickshire branch and the Keep Our Green Belt Green protest group are now lobbying politicians. Royal Leamington Spa It was revealed in February 2016 that it is intended that the A46 Stoneleigh junction will be enlarged to create an interchange roundabout with two bridges over the A46. It sets an absolute minimum requirement for information to be published but indicates a requirement to additionally publish more widely defined environmental information. y_z}tMr/g}_}Jml+i__;m2:s\;`L}7_Wo]GW.]{w+gD05o;fRF&i9v?FXl~] Lkv}Ali.LYSai"(._C+DtF\9qNJiWmVhjQE,-l}S#g6Qa|I'Uz5u9@Id"R$i}6JrR>Hb!oqXg>EZ}t_$i}EWouxA*wt+q\Fji2M*1_t$zI?V}GNM6@RX9I\A}\2VBd\|,>PBe1>&W6lrrQ)4nt3R1. Beyond the A46 junction, the A452 passes through Kenilworth and then on towards Balsall Common, although the signed route to Balsall curiously deviates from the official A452 at this point, instead directing drivers along the B4103 past Kenilworth Castle. (a) texts of international treaties, conventions or agreements, and of Community, national, regional or local legislation, on the environment or relating to it; Run by Volunteers and powered by Alaveteli. 0000578261 00000 n It is intended that a new major road will continue from there to Warwick University and from there continue to join the A452 Balsall Common road passing along the route of HS2 to form a road link to the NEC and Birmingham Airport. Receive a weekly update to your inbox by signing up to our weekly newsletter. To include further details of this at this time would disclose its potential contents and in doing this would remove the ability for the work to be completed. The Stratford Observer is one of a group of local weekly newspapers spanning Worcestershire, Warwickshire and the West Midlands published by Bullivant Media Group - each newspaper providing all the latest local news, sport and advertising, in print and 247 on line. Are you the owner of any commercial copyright on this page? Possible route for the A46 Link Road 50m wide dual carriageway from the A46 at Stoneleigh There is an on-line consultation about a new 50m wide dual carriageway from the A46 at Stoneleigh to the heart of Warwick University campus and then extending across the countryside to Balsall Common. 0000575764 00000 n It is intended that a new major road will continue from there to Warwick University and from there continue to join the A452 Balsall Common road passing along the route of HS2 to form a road link to the NEC and Birmingham Airport. These are personal notes used as an aid memoir as opposed to minutes (as I incorrectly stated in my previous email). Democratic Services Manager and ------------------------------------------------------------ 0000582777 00000 n In response to the complaint, after substantial delay, Warwick District Council eventually provided records of several meetings over the period from 30 June 2015 to 08 March 2016. (b) policies, plans and programmes relating to the environment; Just before Kenilworth, the A452 crosses the A46, the major dual carriageway linking the M40 to Coventry. 0000129833 00000 n Ah A74(M), such a great road, but it must be annoying that everyone gets your name wrong! SocietyWorks Ltd I will consider the rest of your email and reply to you in due course. The group is identified as the A46 Central Area Working Group and includes representatives from several public authorities. There is a cycle path alongside the dual carriageway (not much use) and the potential to reduce traffic over Gibbet Hill to help buses/cycles. I also highlight that the lead authority on this matter is Warwickshire County Council, as the highway authority and not Warwick District Council. Further along nearer to Belleek the opposite shore has the mountains of County Donegal in view whilst the road is below some of the County Fermanagh mountains. (d) the reports on the state of the environment referred to in paragraph 3; At the end there is a question which lets you support an "other" option. However, the information referred to in Article 7(2) of the Directive is as follows: The council is also waiting to see what impact the opening of the M40 will have. Ht[$9D*jHz00f0,))^ *Please do not print this email unless you really need to. Web18/18A Coventry to Tile Hill (via Hearsall Common) 18/18A Tile Hill to Coventry (via Hearsall Common) 180 Tanyard Farm to Balsall Common. As previously agreed via email with you the Council has considered your request in two parts: The A452/A46 is thus the principal route between Leamington and Coventry. Controversy remains over a planned new link road from the junctions new roundabout to Westwood Heath and the university, with consultation due this autumn. Purpose of Document This document sets out the current status for the A46 Link Road Programme. Similarly, the published information particularly lacks information about the route options that are being considered for phase 3 of the road proposal. Thank you for your EIR request which I acknowledge was received by the District Council on 10 July 2017. That information has given rise to the further article in the Coventry observer that is online at the following URL. On woman who lives on Waste Lane obviously doesn't want the road going past her house. In response to the complaint, after substantial delay, Warwick District Council eventually provided records of several meetings over the period from 30 June 2015 to 08 March 2016. Further information about your rights is available from the Information Commissioners Office (01625 545 700) or www.ico.org.uk, and on the District Councils website. Particularly, on the 16th December 2015, it is reported that there is a Long Term vision that is compatible with expressway vision from Tollbar across airport to north of runway, south of Baginton and Finham to new junction below Stoneleigh.. I am concerned that you do not intend to place the meeting minutes that you provided to me on the WDC website. I also draw your attention to the Warwick District Council website specifically the pages relating to the development of our Local Plan for 2011-2029 which also contains further information and documents relating to the Link road. While the Council recognises the desire and presumption to disclose information under EIR, it is also aware that there will be further information later this year along with further public consultation on proposals. Democratic Services Manager and by Alderpoint Mon Jul 03, 2017 10:47, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, SABRE - The Society for All British and Irish Road Enthusiasts I note the at least in that regulation. WebThe A46 Link Road project is a longer-term aspiration which (following the upgrade to the A46 Stoneleigh Junction) consists of a phase to run from the A46 Stoneleigh Junction to Westwood Heath, which would aim to improve access to University of Warwick and Westwood Heath Business This scheme is being led by Warwickshire, but as noted above it does form part of the Coventry South Transport Package. mySociety The A46 road runs along the Ballyshannon Road which has a park on the left called Brooke Park and The Round O. Portora Royal School is on a drumlin to the right of the road continues northwesterly leaving the Enniskillen at Silverhill before heading into the countryside of the Ulster Lakeland, with farms and golf courses and woodland and glimpses of Lower Lough Erne. The information may be held independently by the authority or will be included in communications to or from other public agencies.. Unless the Council hears from you we will proceed with the request on this basis. is a registered charity in England and Wales (1076346) Post However, information released after a request under EIR Section 5 is unequivocally Environmental Information. (a)the information referred to in Article 7(2) of the Directive; and ", Has part of this alignment been built as the S2 distributor. Clarification of the detailed route options under consideration has not been provided. After 1 April 2016. The Council has identified a number of documents to be released to you that fall within the remit of this request. 0000002112 00000 n 0000414038 00000 n The official information provided by WCC is here: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/a46linkroad The closing date for objections to Phase 1, the A46 roundabout, is Wednesday 5th September. The outstanding requirement is for publication of the information now held that relates to any and all of the route options for this road new road proposal. The notes were used in discussions when reports and plans were formulated. Like or follow our Facebook page - With regard to the request that this Council publishes the notes, released to you, on our website, the Council will not be taking this step. Digest - If you do not agree with this he should raise your concerns with the Information Commissioner. The notes were used in discussions when reports and plans were formulated. 0000069833 00000 n I am concerned that you do not intend to place the meeting minutes that you provided to me on the WDC website. Warwick District Council has now considered your request for information. Location, location, location! If the District Council is able to provide you with the information you have requested, then you are entitled to receive it within 20 working days. Printed from https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/cy/request/july_2017warwick_dcnew_road_ston on March 05, 2023 04:29. They could be much cleverer with phone/web apps to link people together for sharing, or a new book-ahead minibus or shared taxi service linked to what people need. Direct line: 01926 456123 (c) progress reports on the implementation of the items referred to in (a) and (b) when prepared or held in electronic form by public authorities; CV32 5HZ Printed from https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/july_2017warwick_dcnew_road_ston on March 05, 2023 04:29. They do not fall within article 7(2) of the Directive and the documents that do are available on WCC's website. Warwick District Council. endstream endobj 11 0 obj <> endobj 12 0 obj <> endobj 13 0 obj <> endobj 14 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>> endobj 15 0 obj [/Indexed/DeviceCMYK 19 30 0 R] endobj 16 0 obj [/Indexed/DeviceCMYK 11 31 0 R] endobj 17 0 obj <>stream In respect of Part 2 attached is a copy of the information that can be disclosed to you, at this time. The best way to contact us is via the Burton Green Facebook group (see just below), or E-mail. Milverton Hill There are similar hotels available. 0.5 miles Berkswell; 2.4 miles Tile Hill; Listed on 11th Oct 2022; Call. As previously agreed via email with you the Council has considered your request in two parts: 8.5M Contact us if you think it should be reopened. Cycle routes, such as K2L, can improve travel options for people and should be developed more rapidly. Even now, I urge that the authority stops prevaricating and publishes that information and ceases the avoidable waste of time for the office of the information Commissioner. Web4 bedroom detached house for sale Beverley Close, Balsall Common, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7. WhatDoTheyKnow also publishes and archives requests and responses, building a massive archive of information. A gyratory layout with a two-bridge roundabout was planned, with a new bridge to the east of the existing junction, and realigning of Stoneleigh Road and Dalehouse Lane in Kenilworth. Therefore it would not be appropriate for this information to be disclosed at this time. In Enniskillen the A46 connects with the following roads including the A4, A32 and the A509 road.. (d) the reports on the state of the environment referred to in paragraph 3; As such it should usually be properly published along with other environmental information that is published spontaneously and unrequested under EIR Section 4. Yours sincerely Graham Leach The request falls under the provisions of the environmental information regulations and the authority's failure to provide the requested information is the subject of a complaint to the Information Commissioner. The entire scheme is dependent on that information so options must have been considered and that information must be held. Our goal is to reduce car traffic, not increase it. services through our wholly owned subsidiary (e) data or summaries of data derived from the monitoring of activities affecting, or likely to affect, the environment; b)facts and analyses of facts which the public authority considers relevant and important in framing major environmental policy proposals. I have also been unable to disclose a further selection information by virtue of Environmental information Regulation 12(4)(d) in that this information held by Warwick District Council is Material in the course of completion, unfinished documents and incomplete data. facebook.com/StratObserver It then arrives at a major roundabout known as Stonebridge, where it crosses the A45 between Coventry and Birmingham. Warwick District Council I also draw your attention to the Warwick District Council website specifically the pages relating to the development of our Local Plan for 2011-2029 which also contains further information and documents relating to the Link road. I look forward to your substantive reply. startxref Not to scale. Yours sincerely, Graham Leach Bedrooms 2; Bathrooms 1; Our website is completely free for you to use but we may receive a commission from some of the companies we link to on the site. Councillor Jeff Clarke, portfolio holder for transport, told BBC Coventry and Warwickshire that such major projects take time. by Jonathan B4027 Wed Apr 04, 2012 20:19, Post I will consider the rest of your email and reply to you in due course. The Burton Green Distribution List enables E-mail messages about local matters to be sent to anyone who wishes to receive them. 349 - 351 Kenilworth Road, Balsall common Solihull, Warwickshire, Balsall Common, Solihull CV7 7DL England. 0000577559 00000 n That information has given rise to the further article in the Coventry observer that is online at the following URL. On that basis, this request now should be regarded as a request that includes the previously requested but withheld information in addition to the information falling under the terms of the request that has come to be held by the authority subsequent to my previous request. I am at a loss to understand how you can regard these documents particularly, and meeting minutes more generally, as not falling under the obligation to publish unrequested and spontaneously. To ensure that your responses appear correctly on that site, please ensure that you use the newly supplied email address from which you receive this request. This includes details relating to the proposed link road. These meeting records confirm a deliberate strategy to keep information out of the public domain. EIR Regulation 4 states Corporate Support Team 0000567514 00000 n WebStation Road, Balsall Common, Coventry CV7 0.4 miles Berkswell 2.2 miles Tile Hill Listed on 23rd Feb 2023 Available from 10th Mar 2023 premium 795 pcm 183 pw 2 1 1 2 bed flat to rent Cameo Court, Kenilworth Road, Balsall Common CV7 0.4 miles Berkswell 2.2 miles Tile Hill Available Now New Listing Listed on 22nd Feb 2023 Available immediately Similarly, the published information particularly lacks information about the route options that are being considered for phase 3 of the road proposal. Otherwise, you have asked that I clarify the information requested, and the period of time that the information should cover. 4. Donate and support our work. Unwind in a lovely quiet area of the Midlands, then zip off and explore business and leisure destinations around Birmingham, Solihull and Coventry. There is also uncertainty over a suggested third phase which would extend the A46 link road onwards to Solihull borough at Balsall Common and the A45 towards a new HS2 Interchange station near the NEC. As a comparison, thats more than half the size of the proposed University of Warwick Eco Park Secondly, the Link Road is not a link road. Unless the Council hears from you we will proceed with the request on this basis. by gazzaman28 Mon Apr 09, 2012 13:17, Post 2. and a limited company (03277032). (2) All information held by the Council regarding the proposal for the A46 Stoneleigh junction to be enlarged to create an interchange roundabout with two bridges over the A46., along with the proposed new major road from there to Warwick University and from there continue to join the A452 Balsall Common road passing along the route of HS2 to form a road link to the NEC and Birmingham Airport. The Council has no further information for disclosure and it is mindful that at present the Information Commissioner is considering this case. To the extent that the information was held at the time of my earlier request, I anticipate that is publication will be mandated by the information Commissioner. I do apologise as you should have been notified that the reference number for this request is FOI/403/17. Help people choose better with a mixture of sticks and carrots such as: COVID has shown that virtual access can play a significant part in reducing travel. %PDF-1.5 In respect of Part 1 the Council has previously considered this request and subsequently disclosed information to you on this matter. All rights reserved. SocietyWorks Ltd This will include the documentation within which the claimed merits of such a road have been identified, and any evidence claimed to substantiate such merits. I can confirm that a concurrent request has also been again submitted to them. In addition to the attached documents I draw your attention to Warwick District Council agenda for 20 September 2017, available on the Council's website. 0000576501 00000 n Nothing Unusual. The Highways England technical approval process has started and ecological works to protect the environment and minimise the impact of the scheme have been carried out. This section provides you with information about HS2 works and developments in your area. In addition, the passage of time further erodes the public interest arguments claimed in support of withholding information. I'm currently clearing out the loft and found a page from the local newspaper dated 15 July 1989. services through our wholly owned subsidiary They would be of no assistance to the public if published on the website as they would be out of context and would appear just as a list of words. I felt it would be useful to provide you with an update on this request for information. This request has been closed to new correspondence. The total budget for local A46 road building is 320,000,000 of which this phase 2 link road is about 70,000,000. Summary information that records no more than that previously placed in the public domain about the road proposal has recently been placed on the Warwickshire County Council website at their URL. Sir Andrew states planners had mysteriously assumed historic 15 per cent shifts to cycling and public transport from car travel, despite the contradictory evidence of the last two decades. So that I can assist you further, it would be helpful if you would indicate in what way the terms of my request are ambiguous or otherwise problematic? Webfirst phase of the A46 Link Road Project. Corporate Support Team Assistant 10 44 0000190364 00000 n Let it snow. On that basis, this request now should be regarded as a request that includes the previously requested but withheld information in addition to the information falling under the terms of the request that has come to be held by the authority subsequent to my previous request. Preferential parking for electric vehicles and charging points for bikes. If you are dissatisfied with the response from Warwick District Council, you are entitled to request an internal review. In the consultation there is some jam tomorrow talk of rail and cycle routes, but these sustainable bits are speculative, they are in the consultation but not in the proposed scheme or budget. I am grateful for your confirmation and acknowledgement that the materials you have provided to me were the substantive minutes of the meetings of the A46 Central Area Working Group contrary to previous claims that they were unfinished documents. WebBalsall Common is a large village in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, West Midlands, England. WebPremier Inn Balsall Common (Near Nec) hotel 752 reviews #1 of 2 hotels in Balsall Common Review Save Share 112 Kenilworth Road, Balsall Common, Solihull CV7 7EX England 011 44 871 527 8042 Visit hotel website Check In / / Check Out / / Guests Contact accommodation for availability. Upto 1 April 2016. 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Even now, I urge that the authority stops prevaricating and publishes that information and ceases the avoidable waste of time for the office of the information Commissioner. FOI Department Warwick District Council Dear Sirs, It was revealed in February 2016 that it is intended that the A46 Stoneleigh junction will be enlarged to create an interchange roundabout with two bridges over the A46. Summary information that records no more than that previously placed in the public domain about the road proposal has recently been placed on the Warwickshire County Council website at their URL. There are far fewer lorries now than there used to be. Once the Council has received this information and have confirmed that they understand the request we will process your request. WebThe link road is around 5km long and would remove about 25 Hectares of land from the Green Belt between Coventry and Kenilworth, and effectively close the gap between the two towns. Some preparatory works were completed earlier in 2019, and further early environmental works are programmed for early 2020. Other statutory approvals for the scheme, such as planning approval and Side Road Orders, have been secured, whilst the construction contract is currently out to tender., He adds the strategy includes: An extension of the above new road to link to UK Central at Solihull either via a route directly onto the A45 or A452 (referred to as A46 Link Road Phase 3).. by SteveA30 Wed Apr 04, 2012 19:28, Post You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Further delays have now hit the planned major upgrade of the nearby A46 Stoneleigh junction which had been due to start last summer. We provide commercial WebA key aim of the development of the Link Road proposal is to improve the traffic flows on the A45 through Coventry, there are also benefits to be gained by the residents and businesses within Kenilworth through the provision of an alternative route to the A46 and to and from the south of Coventry. Casino Manager: "It was a good night. Discover - Links - Like or follow our Facebook page - Perhaps a review of the Councils publication strategy is required? The proposals, which have caused alarm locally, are part of the A46 link road a three- stage scheme being overseen by Coventry City Council, Warwickshire County Council and Warwick District Council. It stretches 23.6 miles from Enniskillen to Belleek along the southwestern shoreline of Lower Lough Erne. WebBalsall Common is situated on the A452, which runs from Leamington Spa, Warwickshire to Brownhills, Staffordshire and provides a major route to the M6 motorway. This will include the documentation within which the claimed merits of such a road have been identified, and any evidence claimed to substantiate such merits. We provide commercial Particularly, on the 16th December 2015, it is reported that there is a Long Term vision that is compatible with expressway vision from Tollbar across airport to north of runway, south of Baginton and Finham to new junction below Stoneleigh.. Milverton Hill, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 5HZ. THE government is considering intervening over a controversial planned 2500-home development at Kings Hill on the Coventry and Warwickshire border amid further delays and dire traffic congestion forecasts on main commuter routes. xref 0000576381 00000 n Coventry council highways manager Colin Stonehouse said in writing recently to a resident: No work is currently being undertaken on future phases of the A46 Link which would potentially connect through to the A452 or the A45., His colleague Richard Hall wrote in another letter: Even following delivery of phase 2 of the proposed A46 link road, the results of modelling undertaken appear to indicate a continuation of queuing and congestion on sections of the network with little prospect of further network expansion to mitigate the impact..

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