Hatton locals are being invited to a drop-in event this Friday (13 October) to find out about the major disruption set to be caused by roadworks in the village.

Residents are facing 11 months of traffic lights, queues and delays on the A4177 Birmingham Road as works to create a new junction get underway this month.

The project will "enable safe access" into the new Union View housing development being built by Taylor Wimpey.

Locals - who have long since protested the new 150-house development - have already labelled the works a "disaster" especially given they are now expected to cost three times more than originally planned.

The drop in event on Friday at Hatton Park Village Hall will be held between 4pm and 7pm and will be attended by teams from Warwickshire County Council (WCC), Taylor Wimpey, and the contractor.

Cllr Jan Matecki, portfolio holder for transport and planning, said: "The plans for access to the new development on the Birmingham Road have been presented to the Hatton Parish Council.

"At this meeting, the county council and the developers - Taylor Wimpey - made a commitment to engaging with residents and local stakeholders throughout the duration of works.

"This event is that latest part of that engagement and we look forward to a constructive session where we can not only give information but also hear from residents so that any decisions we make are informed and explained. 

"The works are essential to ensure the safety of residents and commuters but wherever we can, we will be listening and doing our very best to keep the disruption to a minimum."

A spokesperson for Taylor Wimpey Midlands said: "We will be undertaking essential works on the A4177 Birmingham Road in Hatton, in line with the planning approval for our Union View development. These works will ensure there is safe, permanent access to the new homes as well as providing a number of improvements to the existing highway and drainage infrastructure.

"We remain committed to engaging with the local community to keep everyone informed and are inviting residents to join us at the drop-in event to find out more about the plans.

"We would like to thank the residents of Hatton and surrounding areas for their patience during this time and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused."