A120 Stansted and Panner’s Great Notley Interchange – road marking renewals
Information received from NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
National Highways plan to carry out road marking renewals on the A120 between Stansted and Panner’s Great Notley Interchange. Once complete, drivers will benefit from a safer, better-defined road surface.
They plan to carry out the work for 11 weeks starting Monday24 June. Work will be carried out on weeknights only, working between 8pm and 6am, weather conditions permitting.
Closures and diversions
Closure
Dates
Diversion
A120 eastbound between Dunmow South Interchange and Blake End Interchange
Monday 24 June – Wednesday 10 July
Eastbound traffic will be diverted off the A120 at Dunmow South Interchange onto the B1256 (Chelmsford Road/Dunmow bypass) and merge onto Braintree Road to Blake End Interchange and rejoin the A120. (Diversion map 1)
A120 eastbound between Bassingbourne roundabout and Dunmow South Interchange
Thursday 11 July – 8 August
Traffic wishing to travel on the A120 will be diverted from the M11 (Birchanger Green roundabout) onto the B1246 (Stortford Road/Dunmow bypass) to rejoin the A120 at Dunmow South Interchange. (Diversion map 2)
A120 westbound between Dunmow West Interchange and Priory Wood roundabout
Friday 9 August – Tuesday 27 August*
Westbound traffic will be diverted off the A120 at Dunmow West Interchange along the B1256 to Birchanger Green roundabout. (Diversion map 3)
A120 eastbound between Dunmow South Interchange and Panner’s Great Notley Interchange
Wednesday 28 August – Thursday 5 September*
Eastbound traffic will be diverted off the A120 at Dunmow South Interchange and onto the B1008 (Chelmsford Road) then A131 before rejoining the A120 at Great Notley Interchange. (Diversion map 4)
General election
A general election will take place on Thursday 4 July 2024.
For a general election, Braintree district residents are divided into two parliamentary constituencies:
• Braintree
• Witham
You must have registered to vote to be able to vote in these elections. If you’re not registered, you have until 11.59pm on 18 June to register.
If you can’t make polling day, you can apply for:
• a postal vote by 5pm on Wednesday 19 June: https://www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
• a proxy vote by 5pm on Wednesday 26 June@ https://www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
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Poll cards
BDC will be sending out poll cards to voters around 6 June which will tell you where your designated polling station is.
Some polling stations may change since the last election. Check your poll card to see where your polling station is when it arrives.
You do not need to take the poll card with you to vote.
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Don’t forget photo ID
This summer, homeowners from across our community will be opening their gardens in support of Farleigh Hospice. From multi-garden events (one including a classic car show), to stunning individual gardens, there is something for everyone.
Whether you are an avid gardener, or just appreciate a delightful summer’s day out, come and explore these usually hidden gems. As you enjoy the lush green spaces, you can indulge in homemade cakes or cream teas and treat yourself to plants or homegrown produce.
To find out more or to book your visit to Open Gardens, please click on the links below.
Thank you. Your support of these events means that we can continue caring for those in our community affected by life-limiting illness and bereavement.
If you have any questions or you are interested in opening your garden in 2024 or 2025, please get in touch with the Fundraising Team on 01245 457411 or fundraising@farleighhospice.org.
Lithium battery fires are on the increase – there have been over 1000 in the past few years, nearly 200 injuries and a dozen fatalities. Homes have been destroyed. The cost to the UK runs into £billions.
Lord Foster and Electrical Safety First are promoting the attached Bill (attached) to ensure greater safety in the use and disposal of lithium batteries and are aiming to get it into law as soon as possible.
This is supported by many national organisations, including the National Fire Chiefs’ Council, the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and the Royal Society for Public Health (current list attached). In addition 2 coroners have called for the law to be tightened to ensure greater safety.
CRESSING PARISH COUNCIL
