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<channel><title><![CDATA[Welford Parish Council - News]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.welford-parish.org/news]]></link><description><![CDATA[News]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:28:39 +0100</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Road Closure - Welford Road & Park Lane, Welford]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.welford-parish.org/news/road-closure-welford-road-park-lane-welford]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.welford-parish.org/news/road-closure-welford-road-park-lane-welford#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:09:28 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.welford-parish.org/news/road-closure-welford-road-park-lane-welford</guid><description><![CDATA[ &#8203;  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.welford-parish.org/uploads/1/0/0/2/100273868/road-closure-23-04-26_orig.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;">&#8203;</div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planned Closure - Newbury Road in Great Shefford]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.welford-parish.org/news/planned-closure-newbury-road-in-great-shefford]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.welford-parish.org/news/planned-closure-newbury-road-in-great-shefford#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:53:01 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.welford-parish.org/news/planned-closure-newbury-road-in-great-shefford</guid><description><![CDATA[Road nameNewbury RoadExact Location and extent of closureApprox. 350m North of Weston Lodge, between its junction with A338 Hungerford Hill and its junction with Elton LaneDate19th&nbsp;February 2026Times24hrsReason for closureReplace telegraph poleWorks PromoterOpenreachContractorCircet UKContact number07341 501174Residential access availableMaintained if possibleBlue light access availableYesLink to one.network and diversion routehttps://one.network/?tm=GB146345616Any other comments&nbsp;N/AAp [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><strong><span style="color:black">Road name</span></strong><br /><span></span><span>Newbury Road</span><br /><span></span><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Exact Location and extent of closure</span></strong><br /><span></span><span>Approx. 350m North of Weston Lodge, between its junction with A338 Hungerford Hill and its junction with Elton Lane</span><br /><span></span><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Date</span></strong><br /><span></span><span>19th&nbsp;February 2026</span><br /><span></span><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Times</span></strong><br /><span></span><span>24hrs</span><br /><span></span><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Reason for closure</span></strong><br /><span></span><span>Replace telegraph pole</span><br /><span></span><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Works Promoter</span></strong><br /><span></span><span>Openreach</span><br /><span></span><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Contractor</span></strong><br /><span></span><span>Circet UK</span><br /><span></span><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Contact number</span></strong><br /><span></span><span>07341 501174</span><br /><span></span><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Residential access available</span></strong><br /><span></span><span>Maintained if possible</span><br /><span></span><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Blue light access available</span></strong><br /><span></span><span>Yes</span><br /><span></span><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Link to one.network and diversion route</span></strong><br /><span></span><span><a target="_blank" href="https://one.network/?tm=GB146345616">https://one.network/?tm=GB146345616</a></span><br /><span></span><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Any other comments&nbsp;</span></strong><span>N/A</span><span style="color:black"><br />Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.<br />Did you know you can sign up to receive alerts for roadworks in your area?&nbsp; Visit one.network for more information.</span><br /><span></span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency Closure - Lambourn Road, Weston, Welford]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.welford-parish.org/news/emergency-closure-lambourn-road-weston-welford]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.welford-parish.org/news/emergency-closure-lambourn-road-weston-welford#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:21:19 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.welford-parish.org/news/emergency-closure-lambourn-road-weston-welford</guid><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Please see below details of an emergency Road Closure on the West Berkshire Highway NetworkRoad name&nbsp;Lambourn Road, Weston, WelfordExact Location and extent of closure&nbsp;S/O Property known as &lsquo;Riando&rsquo;Dates&nbsp;10th&nbsp;&ndash; 14th&nbsp;January 2026Times&nbsp;24hrs.Reason for closure&nbsp;SIGNIFICANT FLOW VISIBLE LEAKWorks Promoter&nbsp;Thames Water.Contractor&nbsp;Clean R&amp;M.Contact number&nbsp;0800 316 9800.&nbsp;Residential access available&nbsp;Maintained if po [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><strong><span style="color:black">&nbsp;</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Please see below details of an emergency Road Closure on the West Berkshire Highway Network</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Road name&nbsp;</span></strong><span>Lambourn Road, Weston, Welford</span><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Exact Location and extent of closure&nbsp;</span></strong><span>S/O Property known as &lsquo;Riando&rsquo;</span><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Dates&nbsp;</span></strong><span>10th&nbsp;&ndash; 14th&nbsp;January 2026</span><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Times&nbsp;</span></strong><span>24hrs.</span><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Reason for closure&nbsp;</span></strong><span>SIGNIFICANT FLOW VISIBLE LEAK</span><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Works Promoter&nbsp;</span></strong><span>Thames Water.</span><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Contractor&nbsp;</span></strong><span>Clean R&amp;M.</span><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Contact number&nbsp;</span></strong><span>0800 316 9800.</span><br />&nbsp;<strong><span style="color:black">Residential access available&nbsp;</span></strong><span>Maintained if possible.</span><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Blue light access available&nbsp;</span></strong><span>Maintained if possible.</span><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Link to one.network and diversion route</span></strong><br /><span><a href="https://one.network/?tm=GB147751684" target="_blank">Causeway one.network</a></span><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Any other comments</span></strong><br /><span style="color:black">&nbsp;N/A.</span><br /><span style="color:black">Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.</span><br /><br /><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency Road Closure]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.welford-parish.org/news/emergency-road-closure4902613]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.welford-parish.org/news/emergency-road-closure4902613#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:38:07 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.welford-parish.org/news/emergency-road-closure4902613</guid><description><![CDATA[Please see below details of a Road Closure on the West Berkshire Highway Network &ndash;&nbsp;Road name(s)Hoe Benham Lane, WelfordExact Location and extent of closureOutside Property Known as Pound HouseDate(s)31st&nbsp;December 2025Times09:35 &ndash; 16:30Reason for closureLoss of serviceWorks PromoterGigaClearContractor (if applicable)N/AContact number01635 519080Residential access available (Yes/No)Maintained where possibleBlue light access available (Yes/No)YesLink to one.network and diversi [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><strong><span>Please see below details of a Road Closure on the West Berkshire Highway Network &ndash;&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span>Road name(s)</span></strong><br /><span></span><span>Hoe Benham Lane, Welford</span><br /><span></span><strong><span>Exact Location and extent of closure</span></strong><br /><span></span><span>Outside Property Known as Pound House</span><br /><span></span><strong><span>Date(s)</span></strong><br /><span></span><strong><span>31st&nbsp;December 2025</span></strong><br /><span></span><strong><span>Times</span></strong><br /><span></span><strong><span>09:35 &ndash; 16:30</span></strong><br /><span></span><strong><span>Reason for closure</span></strong><br /><span></span><strong><span>Loss of service</span></strong><br /><span></span><strong><span>Works Promoter</span></strong><br /><span></span><strong><span>GigaClear</span></strong><br /><span></span><strong><span>Contractor (if applicable)</span></strong><br /><span></span><strong><span>N/A</span></strong><br /><span></span><strong><span>Contact number</span></strong><br /><span></span><strong><span>01635 519080</span></strong><br /><span></span><br /><strong><span>Residential access available (Yes/No)</span></strong><br /><span></span><strong><span>Maintained where possible</span></strong><br /><span></span><br /><strong><span>Blue light access available (Yes/No)</span></strong><br /><span></span><strong><span>Yes</span></strong><br /><span></span><strong><span>Link to one.network and diversion route</span></strong><br /><span></span><strong><span><a target="_blank" href="https://one.network/?tm=GB147601559">Causeway one.network</a></span></strong><br /><span></span><strong><span>Any other comments</span></strong><br /><span></span><strong><span>&nbsp;N/A</span></strong><span><br />Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.</span><br /><span></span><span>Did you know you can sign up to receive alerts for roadworks in your area?&nbsp; Visit one.network for more information.</span><br /><span></span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency Road Closure - Unnamed Road from Hoe Benham Lane to Nalderhill Road, Hoe Benham]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.welford-parish.org/news/emergency-road-closure-unnamed-road-from-hoe-benham-lane-to-nalderhill-road-hoe-benham]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.welford-parish.org/news/emergency-road-closure-unnamed-road-from-hoe-benham-lane-to-nalderhill-road-hoe-benham#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:57:34 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.welford-parish.org/news/emergency-road-closure-unnamed-road-from-hoe-benham-lane-to-nalderhill-road-hoe-benham</guid><description><![CDATA[Please see below details of a Road Closure on the West Berkshire Highway Network &ndash;&#8203;Road nameUnnamed Road from Hoe Benham Lane to Nalderhill RoadExact Location and extent of closureBetween its junction with Hoe Benham Lane and its junction with Nalderhill RoadDate7th&nbsp;July 2025Times24hrReason for closureFix multiple customer connectionsWorks PromoterGigaclearContractorN/AContact number&nbsp;01865 591100Residential access available&nbsp;Maintained if possible&nbsp;Blue light access [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span style="color:black">Please see below details of a Road Closure on the West Berkshire Highway Network &ndash;</span>&#8203;<br /><br /><span></span><strong><span style="color:black">Road name</span></strong><br /><span></span><span>Unnamed Road from Hoe Benham Lane to Nalderhill Road</span><br /><span></span><strong><span style="color:black">Exact Location and extent of closure</span></strong><br /><span></span><span>Between its junction with Hoe Benham Lane and its junction with Nalderhill Road</span><br /><span></span><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Date</span></strong><br /><span></span><span>7th&nbsp;July 2025</span><br /><span></span><strong><span style="color:black">Times</span></strong><br /><span></span><span>24hr</span><br /><span></span><strong><span style="color:black">Reason for closure</span></strong><br /><span></span><span>Fix multiple customer connections</span><br /><span></span><strong><span style="color:black">Works Promoter</span></strong><br /><span></span><span>Gigaclear</span><br /><span></span><strong><span style="color:black">Contractor</span></strong><br /><span></span><span>N/A</span><br /><span></span><strong><span style="color:black">Contact number&nbsp;</span></strong><span style="color:black">01865 591100</span><br /><span></span><strong><span style="color:black">Residential access available&nbsp;</span></strong><span>Maintained if possible&nbsp;<br /></span><strong><span style="color:black">Blue light access available&nbsp;</span></strong><span>Yes</span><br /><span></span><strong><span style="color:black">Link to one.network and diversion route&nbsp;</span></strong><span><a target="_blank" href="https://one.network/?tm=GB144355622">https://one.network/?tm=GB144355622</a></span><br /><span></span><strong><span style="color:black">Any other comments</span></strong><br /><span></span><span>N/A</span><br /><br /><span></span><span style="color:black">Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.</span><br /><br /><span></span><span style="color:black">Did you know you&nbsp;can sign up to receive alerts for roadworks in your area?&nbsp; Visit one.network for more information.</span><br /><span></span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sewage Action Group for the Lambourn Upper Valley (SAGLUV) covering Eastbury, East Garston and Great Shefford, and now…...Weston!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.welford-parish.org/news/sewage-action-group-for-the-lambourn-upper-valley-sagluv-covering-eastbury-east-garston-and-great-shefford-and-nowweston]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.welford-parish.org/news/sewage-action-group-for-the-lambourn-upper-valley-sagluv-covering-eastbury-east-garston-and-great-shefford-and-nowweston#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:59:54 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.welford-parish.org/news/sewage-action-group-for-the-lambourn-upper-valley-sagluv-covering-eastbury-east-garston-and-great-shefford-and-nowweston</guid><description><![CDATA[Please see attached report from SAGLUV, following their fantastic presentation at the recent annual Parish Assembly.sagluv_report_spring_25.pdf [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Please see attached report from SAGLUV, following their fantastic presentation at the recent annual Parish Assembly.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.welford-parish.org/uploads/1/0/0/2/100273868/sagluv_report_spring_25.pdf">sagluv_report_spring_25.pdf</a><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road Closure]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.welford-parish.org/news/road-closure1754725]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.welford-parish.org/news/road-closure1754725#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:29:46 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.welford-parish.org/news/road-closure1754725</guid><description><![CDATA[Please see below details of a Road Closure on the West Berkshire Highway Network &ndash;&nbsp;Road nameLambourn Road, Welford.Exact Location and extent of closureBetween its junction with Elton Lane to outside property no .1 The Willows.&#8203;Dates&nbsp;30th&nbsp;June &ndash; 2nd&nbsp;July 2025Times&nbsp;08:00 &ndash; 18:00.Reason for closurePole Replacement.Works PromoterCircet TMContractorCircet TMContact number07788 828636Residential access availableMaintained if possible.Blue light access a [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><strong><span style="color:black">Please see below details of a Road Closure on the West Berkshire Highway Network &ndash;</span></strong><br /><span></span><strong><span style="color:black">&nbsp;</span></strong><br /><span></span><strong><span style="color:black">Road name</span></strong><br /><span></span><span>Lambourn Road, Welford.</span><br /><span></span><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Exact Location and extent of closure</span></strong><br /><span></span><span>Between its junction with Elton Lane to outside property no .1 The Willows.</span><strong><span style="color:black"><br /><br />&#8203;Dates&nbsp;</span></strong><span>30th&nbsp;June &ndash; 2nd&nbsp;July 2025</span><br /><span></span><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Times&nbsp;</span></strong><span>08:00 &ndash; 18:00.</span><strong><span style="color:black"><br /><br />Reason for closure</span></strong><span><br />Pole Replacement.</span><br /><span></span><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Works Promoter</span></strong><span><br />Circet TM</span><strong><span style="color:black"><br />Contractor</span></strong><span><br />Circet TM</span><br /><span></span><br /><strong><span style="color:black">Contact number</span></strong><br /><span></span><span>07788 828636</span><br /><span></span><strong><span style="color:black">Residential access available</span></strong><br /><span></span><span>Maintained if possible.</span><strong><span style="color:black"><br /><br />Blue light access available</span></strong><br /><span></span><span>Yes.</span><strong><span style="color:black"><br />Link to one.network and diversion route</span></strong><span><a target="_blank" href="https://one.network/?tm=GB142667708"><br />https://one.network/?tm=GB142667708</a></span><br /><span></span><br /><br /><br /><span></span><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 20th, 2025]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.welford-parish.org/news/may-20th-2025]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.welford-parish.org/news/may-20th-2025#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 13:57:23 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.welford-parish.org/news/may-20th-2025</guid><description><![CDATA[   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.welford-parish.org/uploads/1/0/0/2/100273868/parish-plan-survey-2025_orig.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road Closure]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.welford-parish.org/news/road-closure5901040]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.welford-parish.org/news/road-closure5901040#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:10:54 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.welford-parish.org/news/road-closure5901040</guid><description><![CDATA[Unnamed Road from Hoe Benham lane to Nalderhill Road between the junctions of Hoe Benham Lane and Baydon Road. 24th January 2025     [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><strong>Unnamed Road from Hoe Benham lane to Nalderhill Road between the junctions of Hoe Benham Lane and Baydon Road. 24th January 2025</strong><br /><span></span><br /></div>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.welford-parish.org/uploads/1/0/0/2/100273868/screenshot-2025-01-15-201021_orig.png" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road Closure]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.welford-parish.org/news/road-closure9856721]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.welford-parish.org/news/road-closure9856721#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:53:29 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.welford-parish.org/news/road-closure9856721</guid><description><![CDATA[Easton Hill, between the junctions of Valley Road and Baydon Road. 23rd January 2025&#8203;        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><strong>Easton Hill, between the junctions of Valley Road and Baydon Road. 23rd January 2025</strong><br /><span></span>&#8203;</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.welford-parish.org/uploads/1/0/0/2/100273868/screenshot-2025-01-15-195638_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>