That was the week

A Saturday look back on some of the stories of the last week from Plymouth and beyond that have some sort of Plymothian Transit link, or just caught my attention in some way.

Winter is coming A south west council will be putting its gritters on standby from Saturday, despite the unusually hot weather. Plymouth City Council said that because of damage caused by the last two harsh winters, its seven gritters will be on standby for the next six months to keep the city's main roads open. 29 September 2011 BBC East End Traffic Diversions Road resurfacing will be taking place across Plymouth’s East End from Monday 26 September for two weeks.  This means there will be traffic diversions in place so that the work can be carried out quickly and safely. These works can only take place in dry conditions which means the resurfacing schedule will be subject to change. All works will take place overnight to minimise disruption. The current programme schedule includes sections of the following roads on the following dates: Embankment Road, Monday 26 to Wednesday 28 September Laira Bridge Road and Embankment Road, Wednesday 28 September to Saturday 1 October Laira Bridge Road,  Monday 3 to Friday 7 October Laira Bridge Road and Gdynia Way, Friday 7 to Tuesday 11 October 23 September Plymouth City Council Dont Knock it KNOCKING down the Civic Centre in Plymouth would take the heart out of the city, says the boss of English Heritage. Baroness Andrews, chair of the organisation which stopped the city council demolishing the 1960s building, was speaking in advance of a visit to the city next week. 30 September 2011 This is Plymouth

National Trust Plymbridge Parking PARKING proposals outlined by The National Trust for its controversial Plymbridge Woods project have sparked anger among objectors. The organisation has submitted a series of amendments to its two planning applications for the beauty spot, detailing parking proposals among other items. 27 September 2011 This is Plymouth Sherford start? THE much-delayed plan to build a new town to the east of Plymouth could go ahead next year. The project, for a community with 5,500 homes, along with schools, shops and other facilities, was given the go-ahead in 2007.The complex development for Sherford Valley south of the A38, involves three councils: Plymouth, where 320 of the homes and a sports hub will be sited; South Hams District Council; and Devon County Council. 27 September 2011 This is Plymouth On Board Information for Citybus SCREENS installed on Citybus buses are providing passengers with a range of information. To date 10 buses belonging to Plymouth Citybus have been fitted with the latest on-board information screens as part of a partnership with Plymouth based Blue Lollipop Media Ltd. 29 September 2011 This is Plymouth And finally… Sunderland to London King's Cross in 6 minutes (at 2660 mph!)