Thanks to Caroline G for the following message that’s just come in:
There are fire engines etc about half way up/down Buxton Hill, Ashbourne. Police Accident sign up to say road closed at church.
Archive for the ‘Roads’ Category
Ashbourne: Buxton Hill Closed
Posted in Roads on Friday February 14, 2020| 1 Comment »
Road Blocked
Posted in Roads on Sunday February 9, 2020| 1 Comment »
11.30 am. Thank you to Susan S for letting us know that the road is blocked just above Slate House by 2 trees which have come down either side of the road.
Update 13.45: Thanks to William G for clearing these trees
Road Safety in Parwich
Posted in Local government, Parish Council, Roads on Tuesday January 28, 2020| 1 Comment »
The Parish Council has again requested support from the highways Authority (Derbyshire County Council) to address a number of concerns raised by residents. This time we sought the support of our County Councillor Simon Spencer.
This reply was received from Councillor Spencer’s Office.
A link was also provided to the report on 20 mph limits to the Cabinet of Derbyshire County Council in January 2019.
Missing Man Hole Cover
Posted in Out & About, Roads, Transport on Tuesday January 28, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Please be aware there’s a man hole cover missing on the way to Ashbourne by Keepers Cottage, just before the Bentley Brook.
Thanks to Karen W for the info
Damage by White Van
Posted in Roads on Monday January 6, 2020| Leave a Comment »
We received this yesterday from Saskia T:
White Van – various damage
This afternoon, between 13:00-13:30 approx., a white van(unmarked?) caused damage to a propertyalongCreamery Lanetrying to negotiate a corner,as well as damage to the Creamery Green after trying to reverse firstup Monsdale Lane,then back down and again reversing up Creamery Lane as far as the top of the Green taking chunks out of the Green and leaving scrape marks on the road. The driving standard was clearly appalling.Unfortunately I didn’t get to the road in time to talk to the driver (plus 1 passenger?)nor tot ake the registration number. I could only watch the van disappear in the distance…I got the impression that they hadn’t reached their destination and simply gave up.
Does anyone know who this could have been, did anyone expect goods but didn’t receive them? The firm / driver of this van really needs to know that their actions are totally unacceptable.
Thank you to Richard T for sending us this photo of the damage to the Green
Beware Accident
Posted in Roads on Monday December 30, 2019| Leave a Comment »
There is an accident on the T junction B5056. Quite nasty. Take other route. Caroline G 9:37 am
Update: Accident is just past the Red House
10.50am update. They have pretty much cleared the scene now with just the car there and a police vehicle with two police officers keeping the traffice safe and flowing at the T junction. Caroline G
Pothole Warning
Posted in Roads on Monday December 23, 2019| Leave a Comment »
There is a pot hole on the road travelling out of the village heading for Ashbourne, its on the road just past Mrs Dales house, its definitely a wheel or Tyre damage result for someone travelling.It was full of water this morning, so its not that obvious.
I have reported it this morning via the DCC websiteDavid S
Warning Loose Sheep
Posted in Farming, Roads on Tuesday December 17, 2019| Leave a Comment »
There is a loose sheep on the B5056 near Bradbourne Mill Corner.
7.30pm Tuesday 17th December.
Monsdale Lane now clear
Posted in Environment, News, Roads on Saturday October 5, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Monsdale Lane is Blocked
Posted in Roads on Saturday October 5, 2019| 3 Comments »
We had a message at 8.55 this morning to say that Monsdale Lane is blocked by a large fallen tree, about 400 yards beyond Littlewood Farm.
Blocked Road?
Posted in Roads on Tuesday September 10, 2019| Leave a Comment »
This was reported this morning at 9.34:
Backhill Lane blocked.
A tree has fallen across the road on Backhill Lane just north from where is joined by Monsdale Lane. It has been passed using the verge but this may not be suitable for larger or more delicate vehicles. It has been reported to the police who should arrange for it to be cleared.
Andrew M
Parking Near The Old Shop
Posted in Parish Council, Roads on Monday September 9, 2019| Leave a Comment »
The Parish Council has been approached by residents concerned about the number of cars that are sometimes parked in this area. The Clerk undertook to look into the possibility of using a residents’ parking scheme to address these concerns. These schemes are run by the Highways Authority (Derbyshire County Council) who provide details on their website. These schemes cover relatively large areas, do not guarantee parking in any particular place and come at a significant cost to residents.They do not seem suitable for Parwich.
The owner of the Old Shop has kindly allowed the Clerk to have sight of the marketing text for its letting and the advice for guests. This is consistent with trying to avoid inconvenience for residents, although it is not possible to guarantee that it is always followed.
The road is a public space and the Parish Council does not formally have either any authority, or responsibility, to control how it is used. Should vehicles be parked illegally (e.g. either obstructing emergency vehicles or not taxed) this can be reported to the relevant authority.
The Parish Council would therefore simply like to encourage residents and visitors to park considerately and continue to attempt to resolve any problems courteously.
A515 Closed South of Ashbourne
Posted in Roads on Friday August 2, 2019| Leave a Comment »
8.35 am. We are in attendance at a road traffic collision on the A515 between Cubley and Clifton. The road has been closed in both directions. Please take an alternative route.
Accident on the A515
Posted in Roads on Tuesday July 30, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Police and Fire service are currently dealing with a three vehicle Road Traffic Collision on the A515 near Ashbourne Heights Holiday Park. There could be long delays. Please avoid the area if you can as the road is currently blocked.
Ashbourne Police 10.30 am
Please Reduce Your Speed
Posted in Roads, Transport on Friday July 26, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Polite plea to reduce speed
I would like to put out a plea to all drivers in the village to reduce their speed, especially now the summer has started.Like other grandparents, I shall be looking after my grandchildren occasionally over the summer holiday period. Whilst most drivers are very considerate, some drive at an irresponsible speed.
As DCC hasn’t accepted the village’s request for a 20 m/h zone, there’s nothing to stop us from adopting this on a voluntary basis.
Saskia T
Traffic Chaos
Posted in Roads on Tuesday June 18, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Thank to to Rona C who has told us that there has been a major accident on the A52 this side of Brailsford and the road will be closed until around 10.00. There are traffic jams in Ashbourne, possibly as a consequence.
Potholes
Posted in Local government, Roads on Monday June 10, 2019| Leave a Comment »
The Parish Council has received a number of comments about potholes in and around the village. The Parish Council has no powers to deal with these are they are the responsibility of the Highways Authority, Derbyshire County Council. They do respond to problems logged on their website which can be reached here.
If you wish to log an issue and are unable to this site the Parish Clerk can assist you.
Burst Water Main
Posted in Roads, Services on Saturday June 1, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Thank you Karen R for letting us know there is a burst water main in Smithy Lane opposite Hallgates. This was reported to Severn Trent at about 6.30am and as of 8am the engineers had still not arrived.
Do let people know of any updates by adding comments below. To contact us at parwich.org, it is best to use the email parwich@hotmail.co.uk
Update 9.45am SevernTrent have undertaken a temporary repair, stemming the tide.
More Sheep Out
Posted in Farming, Roads on Saturday May 4, 2019| Leave a Comment »
We have been informed that the ewe and 2 lambs reported as being out on Thursday have now increased to 2 ewes and 4 lambs. Be careful as you leave the village towards the B5056.
B5056 Reopens
Posted in Roads on Thursday April 18, 2019| Leave a Comment »
A road near Brassington has reopened after a lorry ran into a bridge causing extensive damage yesterday (Wednesday 17 April). But a stretch of Derbyshire County Council’s High Peak Trail which was carried over the B5056 by the bridge remains closed.
The county council removed the bridge to make it safe following the incident and is now investigating whether alternative measures can be put in place to allow trail users to use the full length of the High Peak Trail again.
Councillor Simon Spencer, Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Infrastructure, said:
“The High Peak Trail is popular with walkers, cyclists and horse riders and we’re looking at what potential measures we can put in place to allow people to keep enjoying this well-used section of the route while the bridge is rebuilt.”The High Peak Trail stretches 17.5 miles from High Peak Junction near Cromford to Dowlow near Buxton. Middleton Top Visitor Centre and car park will remain open allowing visitors to access the High Peak trail down to High Peak Junction and the Cromford Canal.
The High Peak Trail will remain open to just beyond Harborough Rocks where the Limestone Way crosses the Trail. This closure will be in place up to where the trail crosses the B5056.
Visitors can also park at Minninglow or Parsley Hay which are at the other side of the closure.
B5056 blocked at Longcliffe
Posted in Roads on Wednesday April 17, 2019| Leave a Comment »
A lorry has collided with a bridge supporting the High Peak Trail on the B5056 near Longcliffe, north of Brassington, and as such the road is currently closed whilst we attend the incident.
Please avoid the area where possible.
17.30 Wednesay 17 April
Update on Village Road Signs
Posted in Local government, Parish Council, Roads on Tuesday April 9, 2019| Leave a Comment »
The Parish Council has received and considered a further reply from Derbyshire County Council regarding road signs in the Village. This was their latest reply.
20 mph Limits Given the Thumbs Down
Posted in Roads on Thursday January 31, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Given the recent correspondence between the Parish Council and DCC, it is interesting to see this statement issued by DCC today:
Derbyshire County Council puts the brakes on 20mph speed limits
Plans to trial 20mph zones in three places in Derbyshire will not now go ahead because they are not considered the most effective way to reduce road speed. In 2016 it was proposed to pilot 20mph speed limits – reduced from 30mph – in Brassington, Fritchley and Ilkeston.
These pilots would have followed on from a trial in Padfield, in the High Peak, where the 20mph zone was marked by road signs only. Data from the trial in Padfield, which ran from 2015 to 2018, showed that on average, motorists travelled only 1mph slower than before the signs were put up.
Councillor Simon Spencer, Derbyshire County Council Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Infrastructure, said:
“The point of reducing speed limits is to reduce road speeds so that we reduce casualties. Findings from the trial in Padfield show that average speeds only reduced by 1mph, and in fact the number of collisions increased.
“These results were broadly similar to other national trials, which is that just putting up 20mph signs do not make a significant difference to how fast people drive on the road.
“We have to use our limited resources where they are going to have the most effect, which means that we won’t now be introducing 20mph signed zones in the three areas, Brassington, Fritchley and Ilkeston.
“There’s also no evidence from the Padfield trial that lower speed limits encourage wider health benefits.”
Village Speed Limits
Posted in Local government, Parish Council, Roads on Tuesday January 29, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Further to the recent correspondence which the Parish Council has had with the Traffic and Road Safety Service of Derbyshire County Council you may wish to read their latest response. It’s not at all supportive of the wishes of the village as expressed by our Parish Council. It’s quite a long response when really they could have just said no we don’t want to spend any money on you (how much do a few signs with 20 painted on them cost?, or false road narrowing gates at the entrance to the village like Brassingon?)
Police Closed Road out of Parwich
Posted in Roads, Services on Sunday January 27, 2019| 1 Comment »
Thank you Louise B for messaging us that the Police have closed the road out of the village from Nethergreen in the direction of Ballidon. It is thought this is due to a fallen power line. We will try and update as soon as possible, but please everyone add a comment if you have any thing new.
update 1.15pm Road is passable with care. See Fiona’s comment below.
A515 Road Closure
Posted in Local government, Roads on Wednesday January 23, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Advanced warning of road closure affecting the A515 between Ashbourne and Newhaven from 25th February 2019 to 1st March 2019 21:00 to 06:00 each night for maintenance work.
The official diversion is through Cromford but remains to be seen how many find there way round the country lanes and through the villages.
Official notice can be found here.
Mouldridge Lane Closure
Posted in Local government, Roads on Tuesday January 8, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Mouldridge Lane in Pikehall will be closed for roadworks at the end of February
See details here
Bradbourne Hill Closure
Posted in Roads, Uncategorized on Friday January 4, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Just a reminder about Bradbourne hill being closed from 7th – 9th January. Details can be found here
Alsop Road Closure
Posted in Roads, Uncategorized on Thursday January 3, 2019| Leave a Comment »
The DCC website shows that Alsop Road is closed due to a new electrical installation taking place at Parwich Lees. Closure possible until 8 January. You can read the full order here
Fallen Tree at Hilltop Farm
Posted in Roads, Transport on Tuesday December 11, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Road up to hilltop farm now clearish but watch the mud.
John Peel with chainsaw and Stuart and Betty cleared the tree on the road now need a tractor with a front shovel to clear the mud to the side
Too heavy for us to move but road cleared
Stuart Chambers
Tree Down
Posted in Roads on Monday December 10, 2018| Leave a Comment »
10.23 am. There is a tree obstructing the road that leaves the village and goes up Parwich hill past the wind turbines on the left and then a farm on the right. It is possible to mount the grass bank if you have 4 wheel drive to get past, difficult to impossible if you don’t. It needs moving and I’m not sure who to contact? Matt N
Village speed limit – Parish Council response
Posted in Local government, Parish Council, Roads on Friday November 30, 2018| Leave a Comment »
The Traffic Management department of Derbyshire County Council recently responded to the Parish Council’s concerns regarding vehicle speed in the village. They would not implement a 20mph limit but were prepared to place additional 30mph repeaters in the village.
After this response was posted on the blog the Parish Council received a number of comments from residents and discussed the issue at its recent meeting. As a result the following reply has been sent back to Traffic Management.
The Parish Council also suggests that residents with views on this subject write directly to Traffic Management at
ETC.TrafficManagement@derbyshire.gov.uk
to emphasise their concerns.
To read the Parish Council reply (more…)
Speed Limits and Trafic Calming
Posted in Local government, Parish Council, Roads on Tuesday November 6, 2018| 5 Comments »
Some of you may be aware that the Parish Council has been pursuing the possibilty of reducing the traffic speed limit through the village to 20 mph for some time. Derbyshire County Council have finally responded to the council. Unfortunately they have refused to reduce the speed limit to 20 mph but will install additional 30 mph repeater signs.
The Parish Council will have the opportunity to consider responding to this letter at the next Council meeting on the 21st of November. I’m sure the council would welcome any comments either here via the blog or directly to members of the council or Andrew Martin the clerk clerk@parwichparishcouncil.org.uk
To read the full response from the County Council (more…)
Flood Alert
Posted in Roads, Weather on Thursday September 20, 2018| 1 Comment »
A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency.
Flood Alert in force: Upper Dove.
Flooding is possible for: Low-lying land and roads between Izaak Walton and Rocester on the River Dove and between Carsington Dam and Mayfield on the Henmore Brook.
Be prepared.
Heavy rain is forecast in the River Dove catchment overnight (Thursday the twentieth of September). This may result in river levels rising further in this area and there may be flooding to low lying land and roads. We expect the rain to continue throughout tomorrow (Friday the twenty-first of September) and for river levels to remain raised, however no flooding of properties is expected and Environment Agency staff are monitoring the situation. Take care near areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions and the GOV.UK website. We are currently monitoring the situation.
To check the latest information for your area
——————————————————-* Visit the GOV.UK website to see the current flood warnings, view river and sea levels or check the 5-day flood risk forecast: https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/target-area/033WAF315
* Or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 using quickdial code: 208015.
* Follow @EnvAgency and #floodaware on Twitter.
* Tune into weather, news and travel bulletins on local television and radio.
Sandbags and sand are available at the Sycamore if required
Andrew Martin – Parish Council
Destruction of verges
Posted in Environment, Roads on Thursday June 21, 2018| 2 Comments »
Did anyone see a lorry or van drive into the new section of verge in Creamery Lane, between 1.30pm and 3pm today (Thur 21st June)? Did anyone in Creamery Lane or Monsdale Lane have a delivery this afternoon?
The new turf was laid just over three weeks ago. I know it was after 1.30pm as I spent a couple of hours repairing another section of verge not long reseeded this lunch time that was churned up by an oversized delivery vehicle several weeks ago.
If anyone saw who it was I will contact the company to get them to pay for repairs.
Contact Peter T or email parwich@hotmail.co.uk
Update 5.30pm Thur: A possible culprit was a Birmingham Fuel Oil tanker, unfortunately their office is currently closed (see http://birminghamfueloils.co.uk/ ).
Update 10.30pm Fri: The Birmingham Fuel Oils driver says it was not his fault, but that he saw a TNT lorry in the area. Can anyone confirm that, before I contact TNT?
Road Blocked Bradbourne Mill
Posted in Roads on Monday June 18, 2018| Leave a Comment »
6 pm
Just to let everyone know, someone has rolled a car at Bradbourne Mill and blocked the road, I would imagine emergency services will be closing the road any time so best avoided.The driver was fairly unscathed ( lucky man)!!!Jill L
Vintage Cars
Posted in Roads, Transport on Saturday May 12, 2018| Leave a Comment »
A few of the cars coming through the village yesterday on the vintage car rally. Photos by Alan Shenton
Pot Holes!
Posted in Local government, Roads on Monday April 16, 2018| Leave a Comment »
We have received the following statement from Derbyshire County Council via our Parish Council.
We recognise how important the condition of the roads in Derbyshire are to Derbyshire residents and the difficulties they are currently facing. However Derbyshire County Council is doing its utmost to complete the necessary repairs in a timely manner, and below is an update on the steps we are currently taking to alleviate what we consider to be a very challenging situation.
In the first week of March whilst the adverse weather was preventing us from getting on the roads we were only able to repair just over 323 pothole in that week.
Last week following the roll out of the approved investment and delivery plan on a four day week (due to back holiday) we completed just in excess of 1,000 pothole repairs.
We currently have just over 70 operatives out on the network repairing potholes.
We currently have 9 hotbox gangs in operation, working extended hours and weekends. As of Monday we will increase this number to 12.
All hotbox gangs have a mandate to find and fix.
We have patching gangs in all three areas of the county undertaking large sections of patching repairs.
We have two Jetpatchers focusing on Derbyshire rural network.We will continue to endeavour to complete the necessary repairs.
Regards
Cllr Simon Spencer
Deputy Leader & Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
Eroica Road Restrictions
Posted in Events, Local government, Roads on Monday April 16, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Please find details of the proposed temporary speed limit restriction and prohibition of waiting for A5012, A515 and Friden Ln, Newhaven.
You can view the order on this link
For any queries please email david.nicholson@derbyshire.gov.uk, for the attention David Nicholson, or call on 01629 538685.
Derbyshire Highways Hub
Economy, Transport and Environment Department
Derbyshire County Council | County Hall | Matlock | DE4 3AG
When One Finishes Another Starts
Posted in Roads on Tuesday March 27, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Improvements to the ‘Ashbourne Triangle’ set to start
DCC will begin work to make safety improvements at an Ashbourne town centre traffic hotspot next month.
To minimise disruption, improvements to the ‘Ashbourne Triangle’ pedestrian refuge will be carried out in two phases to keep traffic flowing in one direction at a time. The work is expected to take two weeks.
Starting on Monday 9 April the northbound carriageway of the A515 towards Buxton will be closed so the market place side of the triangle can be narrowed.
The following week, starting Monday 16 April, the opposite carriageway heading into Ashbourne will be shut, so the other side of the triangle can also be slimmed down.
This is to give traffic using the one way system on both sides of the A515 at the junction of St John’s Street and Buxton Road more room to negotiate the narrow road and tight corners by providing more turning space.
The pedestrian crossing on Buxton Road, outside the town hall, will also be upgraded while the road closures are in place.
Signposted diversions will be in place while the work is carried out. For the week starting 9 April the diversion for northbound traffic will be along St John Street, Hall Lane, King Street and Buxton Road. Southbound traffic will flow as usual.
The following week’s diversion for southbound vehicles will be Buxton Road, King Street and Hall Lane. Northbound traffic will flow as usual.
Evening road closures will then be in place from 6.30pm to midnight between Monday 23 to Friday 27 April so that both sides of the carriageway can be resurfaced and white lines reinstated.
Plans for a new Ashbourne by-pass are also on the table. Last year the county council’s cabinet gave the green light for investigation work to be carried out into the possibility of a by-pass. Options for long-term solutions to the town’s traffic problems, other than a by-pass will also be considered. Evidence into the feasibility of a by-pass is now being collected. This will then be used to put together a business case to identify potential solutions to the town’s congestion problems.
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