Teddington and Alstone A46 Advisory Group

Are you worried about the possibility of changes to the A46?

In December 2017, our Parish Council arranged for Councillor Vernon Smith to speak at a public meeting about potential improvements to and expansion of the A46 locally. This was organised following concerns raised at the November Parish Council meeting about the potential impact on our villages.

The A46 Partnership, Midlands Connect along with Western Gateway are tasked with producing a strategy to deliver planned infrastructure improvements to the A46 between M5 Junction 9 and M6/M69 at Coventry.

As residents, we are very concerned about some of the proposals being talked about and how, if implemented, they could impact on our villages. We have set up a small working party to help our Parish Council monitor and keep abreast of all the various projects, initiatives, studies and strategies to do with the A46. Hopefully, by doing this and being well-informed, we can be more proactive and ready to contribute to public surveys and consultations.

TAAG AIM
“To prevent any expansion or realignment of the A46 which would have a detrimental effect on our villages and residents.”

Latest News

Good News Maybe

October 9th 2026 - The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that the M5 Junction 9 and A46 transport scheme has been cancelled. GCC Announcement

The scheme, which would have significantly expanded Junction 9/9A of the M5 near Tewkesbury and realigned the A46, has loomed over Teddington, Ashchurch, Alstone and the other villages along the A435 for many years.

TAAG (Teddington and Ashchurch Action Group) has consistently argued — through consultations and correspondence with Gloucestershire County Council (GCC), the DfT and their advisers — that any expansion or realignment of the A46 must not come at the expense of our villages or the surrounding Cotswolds National Landscape.

What happens next?

The cancellation will be welcome news to many residents. But it leaves important questions unanswered:
Is there a Plan B? Does GCC now have an alternative for the strategic road network around Ashchurch and the A46 and would options such as A435 routing remain on the table?

What about the Tewkesbury Garden Communities? Their delivery depended heavily on new transport infrastructure. Residents need clarity on whether the programme continues, is scaled back, or is paused.

What happens to the safeguarded land? The local plan has protected land for the scheme. Will GCC now release it?

Could the scheme return? Can the DfT confirm that no further versions are planned for this corridor, given the housing growth anticipated in the emerging local plan?

GCC Cabinet Meetings 2026

  • 28 Jan 2026 – 10.00 am
  • 18 Mar 2026 – 10.00 am
  • 22 Apr 2026 – 10.00 am
  • 20 May 2026 – 10.00 am
  • 10 Jun 2026 – 10.00 am
  • 22 Jul 2026 – 10.00 am
  • 23 Sep 2026 – 10.00 am
  • 21 Oct 2026 – 10.00 am
  • 9 Dec 2026 – 10.00 am

County Council Meetings 2026

  • 18 Feb 2026 – 10.00 am
  • 25 Mar 2026 – 10.00 am
  • 13 May 2026 – 10.00 am
  • 24 Jun 2026 – 10.00 am
  • 16 Sep 2026 – 10.00 am
  • 11 Nov 2026 – 10.00 am

All meetings held in the Cabinet Suite – Shire Hall, Gloucester

Agendas Minutes Papers for  Cabinet Meetings

Agenda Minutes Papers for Council Meetings

All meetings held in the Cabinet Suite – Shire Hall, Gloucester


Western Gateway Meetings

The Board meeting dates for 2026/27 are as follows:

25th February

24th June

16th September

16th December

17th March 2027

NB: Please note that dates may be subject to change.

More details – Western Gateway Website

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Teddington & Alstone A46 Advisory Group