Tenbury MP Harriett Baldwin has written to Worcestershire County Council urging them to repair Tenbury’s bridge with the greatest haste possible. The MP has been contacted by local residents and businesses who are concerned about the complete closure of the bridge for repairs, starting in January. The bridge, which was built in 1390, is due for repair works and is expected to be shut in both directions for up to two months. But Harriett has written to the county council’s chief executive Trish Haines urging her to try to ensure that contractors pay particular attention to minimizing the length of closures. Harriett commented: “Tenbury is a such an important hub for my constituents in the Teme Valley and the bridge brings in customers to the fine range of local, independent shops.” “I hope the County Council’s contractors will take into account the likely impact on the local economy and conceive a plan to work very quickly through all weathers.”