Arrangements for Whitchurch Bridge Closure

Waiting for an internal review by Oxfordshire County Council of their handling of this request.

Dear Oxfordshire County Council,

I understand Whitchurch Bridge is to close for around 6 months on 3rd October 2013. Whilst it is recognised that the bridge requires replacement, can you please provide all information relating to the arrangements being put in place to cope with the closure. This should includes minutes of any meetings held and any data provided to other stakeholders. In particular, Whitchurch is renowned for being cut off when there is snowfall and ice. It is not uncommon for the B471 to be un passable even for 4 x 4 vehicles when there has been snowfall. I would therefore request all information with regards for contingency plans for the emergency services and what plans are in place to keep the B471 clear of snow and ice, particularly if we have a poor winter whilst the bridge is closed.

Yours faithfully,

Mr Bowen

E&E - FOI, Oxfordshire County Council

Our reference:    5483 EIR

 

 

Dear Mr Brown,

 

Thank you for your request of 20 June 2013  in which you asked for
information about Whitchurch Bridge.

 

Your request is being considered and Oxfordshire County Council will
respond within 20 working days in compliance with the Freedom of
Information Act 2000.  This means that the council will send a response to
you by 18 July 2013.

 

There may be a fee payable for this information.  You will be informed if
this is the case and you can decide if you wish to proceed with your
request.

 

If appropriate, the information requested can be made available in
alternative formats, including other languages, Braille, large print, and
audiocassette.  If you require any of these formats then please let us
know.

 

Please contact us if you have any have further enquiries about your
request.  We would be grateful if you could quote the reference number
given at the top of this email.

 

Kind regards

 

E&E FOI/EIR Co-ordinators

 

 

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Our reference:    5483 EIR

 

 

Dear Mr Bowen

 

Thank you for your request of 20 June 2013  in which you asked for
information about Whitchurch Bridge.

 

Your request is being considered and Oxfordshire County Council will
respond within 20 working days in compliance with the Freedom of
Information Act 2000.  This means that the council will send a response to
you by 18 July 2013.

 

There may be a fee payable for this information.  You will be informed if
this is the case and you can decide if you wish to proceed with your
request.

 

If appropriate, the information requested can be made available in
alternative formats, including other languages, Braille, large print, and
audiocassette.  If you require any of these formats then please let us
know.

 

Please contact us if you have any have further enquiries about your
request.  We would be grateful if you could quote the reference number
given at the top of this email.

 

Kind regards

 

E&E FOI/EIR Co-ordinators

 

 

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Dear Mr Bowen,

 

Please find attached our response to your Environmental Information
Request.

 

Kind Regards

 

E&E FOI / EIR Co-ordinators

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Dear Oxfordshire County Council,

Can you confirm that this is all the information you hold on the winter arrangements for the closure of Whitchurch Bridge. Can you also confirm that no additional arrangements have been put in place regards adverse weather whilst the bridge is closed other than what you have provided in the past.
This requests relates directly at the provision of keeping Whitchurch on Thames accessible whilst the bridge is closed rather than parking issues in other villages.
I find it hard to believe that this is all the information held on this matter and do seek a review of what has been provided as a matter of urgency.

A full history of my FOI request and all correspondence is available on the Internet at this address: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/a...

Yours faithfully,

Mr Bowen

E&E - FOI, Oxfordshire County Council

Our reference: 5483 EIR

 

Dear Mr Bowen

 

In accordance with the council's Freedom of Information policy, I will
arrange for an internal review of your request to be undertaken.

 

The review will be undertaken by Steve Smith, Service Manager - Network &
Asset Management, a manager not involved in the original handling of your
request. In line with guidance from the Information Commissioner’s Office,
we will aim to provide a full response within 20 working days beginning
the day following receipt of your complaint. This means you will receive a
response by 30 August 2013.

 

 

Kind regards

 

E&E FOI/ EIR & Complaints Co-ordinators

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear E&E - FOI,

Thank you for your response, however it is now around 6 weeks until the bridge closure. With this timeframe in mind I am left with little alternatave than to write formally to the council on this matter. In addition I have already sought advice regarding a Judicial Review of the decision to close the bridge over the winter period with inadequate planning with other parties and shall seek leave to bring a JR on this matter.

Yours sincerely,

Mr Bowen

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