Tag Archives: Yardley Road

A little history of our village

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to Neighbourhood Forum chairman and local historian David Treadwell,  for a little insight into the history of our area. If you click on the maps you can see more detail.  It is interesting to see how the area has … Continue reading →

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Plans for the Baptist Church Hall – Feedback from Consultation

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Kit Barlow

Stockfield CommunityAssociation and the baptist church have been in touch with us to pass on updates from the recent consultation process. We are publishing their comments as they passed them on to us. Click the link below to read their … Continue reading →

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Resurfacing work – Douglas Road

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Kit Barlow

Local residents and drivers  please note after last week’s resurfacing of Alexander Road, week commencing 31st January Douglas Road will be resurfaced, so it will be closed for 4 days. Allow extra time and find alternative route or means of … Continue reading →

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Smithy’s Cafe – A Long History

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to a local resident, Ross, for an interesting article and photos about the long history of our local friendly cafe on Yardley Road. I wonder whether Margo Hitchinson and Ethel Baldwin foresaw that the cafe they opened at 73 … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting Thursday 10th June – 7.30pm

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Everyone in the area is welcome to come along to our next Public Meeting and AGM.  It takes place at the Church Hall on Yardley Road, close to the Police Station.   The meeting starts at 7.30pm and usually finishes around … Continue reading →

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Come Along to our Public Meeting

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Everyone in the area is welcome to come along to our next Neighbourhood Forum Public Meeting this Thursday, 25th March at 7.30pm.  The venue is the Community Hall on the corner of Yardley Road and Alexander Road.  Refreshments will be … Continue reading →

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Do you use the alleyway from Stockfield to Yardley Road?

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Kit Barlow

The alleyway that runs along the side of Cottesbrooke Junior School has been a subject of much discussion recently and we would welcome your comments and suggestions. At the last Police Tasking Meeting on Monday 19th October it was discussed by local residents, … Continue reading →

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Meet the Local Police

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Kit Barlow

The next Police Tasking Meeting – an opportunity for local people to meet up and discuss concerns and issues with the police – is on Monday 19th October  7pm at Acocks Green Police Station.   On the agenda at the next … Continue reading →

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Yardley Road Closure – Pictures

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Kit Barlow

  Thanks to David Treadwell for the photos showing the scale of the water works on Yardley Road and a photo of the shuttle bus to Acocks Green village, details of times on notice, click to enlarge.

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Yardley Road closure – Water works

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Yardley Road will be closed in sections from 25th July for around 6 weeks whilst Severn Trent Water replace water works.  There will be a shuttle bus running every half hour,  The route will be: Acocks Green Village, Dudley Park Road, … Continue reading →

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