from HS2
We are carrying out utilities works on the A40 to protect the main gas pipe below the A40 Western Avenue between Hanger Lane Gyratory and Gypsy Corner. We will be digging a number of trenches along the road to reach the depth of the main gas pipe. The existing metal gas pipe will be replaced with plastic.
Please note that these works were due to be completed on 17 November, but have now been extended to 10 December 2023. The reason for the extension is unexpected additional works.
more info
https://www.hs2.org.uk/work-items/utility-works-on-a40-western-avenue-2/
Category Archives: Events
BT ‘going digital’ event – UPDATE
as per info received from Ickenham Library this event is now only 1 day
Digital Voice is coming to a town near you
Come and speak to us about our new home phone service, Digital Voice
Landlines in the UK are going digital by 2025.
Although the landline isn’t going away, we know that you might have questions or would like to know more about this industry-wide change.
Throughout November and early December, we’ll be heading to boroughs across Greater London, we’ll have a team on hand who can tell you what Digital Voice is, why the change is necessary and what it means for you.
You don’t have to pre-book, just turn up.
Where and when:
We’re holding a drop in on 17th November between 10:00am – 1:00pm and 2:00pm – 5:30pm at Ickenham Library, Community Close, Ickenham, UB10 8RE
Geological Society Golden Anniversary
HARROW & HILLINGDON GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY EVENT @ Brunel
Tuesday 7th November 2 to 4 p.m. adults 16+ only
email to register
http://contact @hhgs.org.uk
BT ‘going digital’ event
BT has announced that it is switching from its analogue to a digital phone service by Christmas 2025. This means new (free) connection equipment is needed and, unless it’s very old, you’ll be able to continue using your existing telephone equipment.
To answer your queries, a demonstration vehicle will be at Ickenham Library on 17th and 18th November 09:00-14:00. That’s in Community Close, UB10 8RE. No need to book, just turn up.
This is the only one in the whole borough.
More info here:
https://www.draytek.co.uk/information/blog/the-end-of-analogue-phone-lines-pt2
Follow this link to see how to set it up
https://www.bt.com/help/landline/digital-voice–how-do-i-set-up-my-service-
However if you do not have broadband, this change will be delayed for a while.
Ward Meetings PS
| Further to the email sent on 6th Sept see below we now have a confirmed contact number the number is 01895 250659. The three trial ward surgeries have now been held. These generated a low level of attendance and few matters that required follow up.We are going to continue with ward surgeries for a further period but on the basis of booked appointments only. This can be booked via our group office.The surgeries will be from 2.15 on the last Tuesday of the month for a maximum of two hours. The surgery will only run if there are booked appointments and will conclude when the last booked appointment has been seen. |
BRS now has a VAS sign
Following receipt of funding from the HS2 Road Safety Fund and following requests from residents, a Vehicle-Activated Sign (VAS) has now been installed on Breakspear Rd South near to the junction with Swakeleys Rd. If a vehicle approaches the Sign at a speed more than the 30mph Speed Limit on this road, the VAS Sign will illuminate and encourage the driver of the vehicle to ‘SLOW DOWN’.
This is in addition to a number of other VAS Signs that were installed in 2022 on roads in the north of Hillingdon to reinforce the reduction in Speed Limits on several roads in the area (a scheme also paid for from the HS2 Road Safety Fund).
Meetings with councillors – change of approach
From our Ward Cllrs
The three trial ward surgeries have now been held. These generated a low level of attendance and few matters that required follow up.
We are going to continue with ward surgeries for a further period but on the basis of booked appointments only. This can be booked via our group office.
The surgeries will be from 2.15 on the last Tuesday of the month for a maximum of two hours. The surgery will only run if there are booked appointments and will conclude when the last booked appointment has been seen.
BRS – This weekend
The HS2/SCS works which required Night Time Road Closures of Breakspear Road South for the removal of the Bridge Deck Edge Protection attached to both sides of the newly built HS2 Bridge has now been rearranged and will take place this Saturday 02/09 & Sunday 03/09 with the Road Closed between 10pm to 5am on both nights from the Chiltern Bridge to the HS2 Bridge.
These works were postponed at short notice due to the late submission of the Environmental Consent from HS2/SCS to LBH, but LBH have now agreed to allow these programme critical works to take place this weekend so as not to further delay HS2 operations. The works were originally proposed to take 5 Nights to complete, but the works have now been condensed to be completed over 2 Nights, which is a positive for all parties concerned. Details below:
Traffic Management:
• Night Time Road Closures of Breakspear Road South over 2 Nights – Sat 02/09 & Sun 03/09 (Road Closed 10pm to 5am)
• Road Closed from Chiltern Bridge to HS2 Bridge
• Diversion Route via Swakeleys Road, Ickenham Road, Ruislip High Street, Breakspear Road
Activities:
• Carry out the removal of the Bridge Deck Edge Protection attached to both sides of the newly built HS2 Bridge
• Once this piece of work is complete, the new Bridge over Breakspear Road South is complete from a construction perspective
Jumble+ at the URC
From URC
Our Summer Forecourt Sale was another success, with a great turnout, lovely atmosphere and takings of £742. But we’re never satisfied and are going again with a Late Summer Forecourt Sale on Saturday 9th September from 10am to 12 Noon, admission FREE.
It will be a wonderful opportunity for puzzlers, with jigsaws and items from the famous “WASGIJ” collection. Otherwise, it will be the same successful formula, with a plant stall, quality bric-a-brac, books galore, maps, stamps, jigsaws, boxed games and pretty well anything else you give us, except clothes and shoes, accompanied by a friendly coffee morning with homemade cakes.
We would particularly welcome more bric-a-brac and quality books so please think what you might be able to do without and bring the stuff to the church between 2pm and 6pm on Friday 8th September or ring Richard Piper on 01895 634348 for collection. This is also the number for any queries or offers of help and see you on the day!
BRS – as you were
from HS2
We’re writing to let you know about a delay to some upcoming works in your local area.
A few weeks ago we let you know that from 29 August to 1 September 2023, we would be carrying out works along Breakspear Road South, on the new HS2 bridge to remove the timber structure from the deck edge on both sides of the bridge.
These works have been delayed. We will write to you again when we have confirmed dates.
Ickenham Residents' Association 