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Notice of Road Works Tues 24th – Fri 27th May

Notice of upcoming road works which will involve a staggered night-time closure of access for Grainger Street, Marrelsmoor Avenue, Darnley Lane, and Plant Farm Crescent. Access will still be possible to all homes via signed/manned diversion routes. Tuesday 24th – Friday 27th May  Night works and closures in place from 6pm – 5am Please can we request that you do not leave your car in the marked bays along Marrelsmoor Avenue during this period. We have arranged these works to try and cause as little disruption as possible, however we do sincerely apologise for any inconvenience they may cause. Thank
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Hog Roast Tuesdays AND Sundays

The Simply Hog Roast food truck will now also be on site from midday on Sundays as well as the usual 5:30pm Tuesday slot! You can find them on the Houghton Avenue roundabout at the entrance to the site. Menus and more at simplyhogroast.co.uk  
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Great Crested Newt Monitoring

We are lucky to have Great Crested Newts in the various ponds around the site. As they are a protected species we keep a close eye on them to ensure they are kept safe away from any construction work that may be happening nearby. The black plastic fencing around several of the pond areas is designed to keep the newts safe and stop them from wandering too far away. Great Crested Newts like hedgerows and boggy grassland where they can hunt for food in summer and autumn, and safe hidden spaces to lie dormant during the winter, making Berewood their
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Exploring the Outdoors

We have created a map of the current walking routes on site so you can explore all the fantastic green spaces Berewood has to offer, from the River Wallington to Newlands Meadow. View/Download Berewood Walking Routes Map
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Supporting Job Centre Staff with Site Visits

Staff from the local Job Centres were given a guided tour of Elm Green, a Redrow site at Berewood last week. From the welfare areas to the finished product, they were shown what it’s really like to work on site and bust some of the myths around working in construction. By inviting the staff on site to get a positive view of the working conditions and opportunities available, they will be better equipped to advise their clients and help tackle the industry skills shortage. With just under half of Berewood complete, there are still plenty of job and apprenticeship opportunities
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Notice of Kentidge Way closure

Advance notice of road closure to apply the final surface to Kentidge Way. Kentidge Way CLOSED Mon 11th – Sunday 24th April. Signposted diversion routes will be in place. Newlands Community Hall car park will be open for anyone who would usually access either the school or car park opposite. These works have been scheduled during the Easter holidays to minimise disruption as much as possible, however we do sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Notice of Marrelsmoor Avenue closures

Advance notice of road closure to apply the final surface to Marrelsmoor Avenue (north). Emergency services will be accommodated. Monday 4th April – Friday 8th April  Marrelsmoor Avenue CLOSED (Night works) 6pm – 5am. No vehicle access to Elm Green during this time Whilst we understand this will be disruptive to residents it is the only effective way of undertaking the works safely at this time. Alternative parking options will be in place at the car park opposite Berewood Primary School and Newlands Community Hall. As the works progress sections of the new road will be opened up for public
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Sunflowers for Ukraine

Residents at Berewood are showing their support for Ukraine by growing sunflowers, the country’s national flower. One kind family are offering seeds in exchange for a donation to British-Ukrainian Aid, and are encouraging as many households as possible to grow sunflowers to show their support and make Berewood look even brighter this summer. Seeds are available for a donation here.
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Notice of Houghton Avenue Closures

Advance notice of Houghton Avenue closures (please see images for diversion routes):   Monday 21st – Friday 25th March Houghton Avenue CLOSED (Night works) from 6pm – 5am. Diversion via Hambledon Road/Wellington Park. Daytime access will not be affected.                 Monday 28th March – Friday 1st April Houghton Avenue CLOSED 24hrs. The previously completed section between the bridge and Darnley Lane will be open for local and school traffic to use.   We have arranged these works to try and cause as little disruption as possible, however we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience
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