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I reported that pothole and another in the same area to https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/ about a week ago....If more people report it, it may prompt action

For anyone not already aware, there is a dangerous wide and deep pothole on the southbound carriageway of the A529 opposite a gateway just north of Adderley School.
This pothole could damage car tyres and/or suspension and, more importantly, could throw a motorcylist or cyclist off his/her bike, especially if not seen in the dark.
I have today contacted Adderley Parish Council about this, asking whether Shropshire Highways have been informed and if so whether there is a timescale for the repair.
I have also asked the PC whether they could put a traffic cone in or beside the pothole, or if not ask Shropshire Highways to do so pending a repair.

Came through Audlem just after 7am this morning and came across the fantastic volunteers loading a lorry of aid for Ukrainian refugees. They had been there since 6am – feel very humbled. Well done everyone involved.

The present situation reminded me that at the beginning of WW1 when Belgium was invaded a collection was made and enough money raised to rent a house in Audlem for a family of refugees!

As a (retired) personnel management professional, I would say that the wage/salary should always be included in job adverts, otherwise the advertiser is likely not to attract a fair number of potential candidates. Omitting the salary suggests to me that you intend to pay less than a reasonable market rate.

Is the modern trend that rates of pay are not published these days ? Recent job opportunities avoid quoting wages on A O L . Seems strange to me , might be M T R

I'm hoping that Audlem residents will support and sign up for the following appeal.

sanctuaryfoundation.org.uk

Thank you for looking.

Editor: We are committed to publishing information provided by the the Paris Council – Something to do with the EU is it ?

Where can we leave clothing and items for Ukraine?

The AoL Editing team publishes Openness 24/02/2022
https://www.audlem.org/news/openness.html
'The point of this article is simply to ask what are the priorities of the current PC? And to which councillors have they been allocated'?
'Further, there are also some detailed questions that AoL believes should be answered'
I found your Openness article 24/02/2022 to be extremely informative and I am looking forward to learning more.
Does the AoL Editing team intend to publish the responses to your questions any day soon?

I would like to thank all the kind people who offered boxes for the Ukrainian Refugee Appeal . We now have an adequate supply.

Is the WI still in need of boxes for the Ukrainian donations? I have just moved so have at least 25 packing boxes (now flat packed) that you are very welcome to.

On Monday 7th March at about 08.30am I was running off the canal at Adderley towards the road at Adderley when I was attacked by a BROWN COCKER SPANIEL WHICH WAS FEMALE she was off the lead and came running at the back of me and she bit both of my legs the owner just said she is nervous ,

I attend the doctors as my legs went very swollen and had to have a tetanus injection and also very sore still.

BE AWARE

THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A CHILD RUNNING AND MORE SERIOUS ISSUES

Great second instalment Bob. I could taste the salt in the air and the damp in my oilies!
Big one next.....

Is there anywhere in Audlem accepting donations for Ukraine next week?

I'm guessing that the fifth one is 'The Invisible Man'. lol

Full marks to the AoL team for their recent series of perceptive articles on the success that willing and in some cases, possibly cajoled volunteers, have had with various projects in the village over the years. Well done editors, we can now look forward to a new generation stepping up to the plate, maybe.
Also thank to Ralph for his energy and boundless enthusiasm over many years, not to mention his excellent and compelling football commentaries, complete with niche observations on matters terrestrial and philosophical. And then we have scintillating articles by the renowned Stephanie that are a revelation to the less worldly among us and are a cause for joy and laughter in these sad times.
What a rich tapestry this community has produced, something to celebrate.

Hello Lou, yes, we have had two or three cold calls on loft insulation. The ones we have had emanate from a company down on the south coast, Bournemouth I seem to recall, and were for spray foam insulation which has a poor reputation and can result in devaluing the property. I formally requested that the company remove our name from their database, but without success.

What a response you must have got the amount coming into the hall looked amazing, Well done to you all and thank you for organising this wonderful heartfelt project.

I need somebody to climb on my bungalow roof to fix a small section of leading. Any offers or recommendations?

Thanks both for drawing attention to this – the planning application was not passed.

I think Paul's link is to the Report of the Planning Officer to the Planning Committee in which he recommended approval. This report was then considered by the committee at a hearing. I attended the hearing . It was adjourned for an acoustic survey.

Members of the planning committee were unimpressed that the environmental health officer did not even attend to answer questions on noise – which was surprising as that was one of the main issues. One member pointed out that rural venues are of course attractive for weddings but the real issue was the noise that would travel for long distances.

It was noted that an acoustic survey had been requested but not done. In fact Hankelow PC had been one of those requesting one.

There was also concern that Cheshire East had recently been subject to a complaint of maladministration over another wedding venue which was passed without an acoustic survey and which generated noise.... and it then took local residents 11 (eleven) years to get any enforcement action taken. The planning officer told the committee that despite the lack of an acoustic survey they could simply rely on the environmental health officer's 'judgment'. Following a vote the committee declined that invitation and refused to proceed without a survey.

The planning officer also introduced new points in support of the application that were not in his original report (unless I missed them) for example, that "the prevailing wind" would abate any noise.

I am yet to see any acoustic survey.

If any local resident would like to discuss how we might be able to obtain our own report which will show the actual effect that the noise will have on local homes, feel free to get in touch. Eleven years does seem an awfully long time to wait if the acoustic survey prepared by the environmental health officer ( presumably in conjunction with the applicant) says that there really is nothing to be concerned about.

Hello Audlem
I'm so lucky, I've been given a whole lot of beautiful plants, therefore I'm in need of some terracotta plant pots if anyone has any surplus to requirements...
I can collect and make a donation to the charity shop.
Thanks in advance.
Jennie

Golden Labrador dog with collar running loose, just seen at Churchfields running towards Stafford Street.

To Lesley Ross. Your daughter's artwork is beautiful

Has anyone else been cold called about checking roof insulation. I am slightly concerned that this is a scam and have advised my dad to reject anyone offering to check.