Approach Roads, Streets & Lanes

2026 Adjudication Report Mark 36 out of 50

The condition of approach roads including surfacing, line markings and road signage were noted as being in a good condition including those on smaller local roads. The twinning signage with Evry-Gregy-Sur-Yerres in France was of particular interest and clean to a high standard. Engage with the local authority regarding any signage that is obscured with vegetation. As recommended in your Five Year Plan, undertake a survey of the flora along the meadow grass verges and as noted previously, for invasive species such as Japanese knotweed. Contact the local authority Biodiversity officer for advice and support.

2025  Adjudication Report Mark 35 out of 50

I saw that works are happening in and around the school grounds this summer. The approach signs have been cleaned and vegetation is being cut back. Could the sign at the school approach be fixed up and straightened, perhaps? A little bit of colour in the form of shrubs growing at the base often helps to highlight signage and create a heightened sense of place. The old walls along Main Street are a lovely heritage feature, with some pretty flora growing from them, e.g. Ivy-leaved Toadflax. These have their own benefits for wildlife, as well as being nice to look at!

2024 Adjudication Report Mark 34 out of 50

The approach roads into Murroe generally achieved a good standard of presentation. The entrance to the village from the Newport direction is particularly eye-catching with its mature trees, trimmed grass verge, and the natural stone walls (and historic lodge house) of Glenstal Abbey all combining to create a positive first impression for the visitor – and it could be further improved by tidying up the speed limit signage. The approach from Cappamore also looked quite well with its mature trees and natural roadside boundaries. However, the signage on this approach was becoming obscured by vegetation. The approach leading to the school looked quite well but the set down area outside the school appeared worn with rough surfacing and some weed visible.

2023 Adjudication Report Mark 33 out of 50

The pictures you supplied of the spring bubls in bloom at the 5 Roads & on the Cappamore Road are a welcome sight. It would be hoped that your plans for the Pobal grant would include other varieties of spring flowers that provide a food source for early pollinators & other insects. The picture of the vibrant dandelions at the 5 Roads must be a wonderful vista for the passing motorist & any intrepid walkers.

 It was heartening to see that hedgerows were not cut back but instead allowed to flourish as could be seen with the bramble & elderflower blossoms. Some of the approach roads have wonderful specimens of mature trees & wonderful tracts of pasturelands – some lovely pastoral scenes 

2022 Adjudication Report Mark 32 out of 50

We liked the statutory sign for Murroe, sitting in the grass margin with a background of trees and no floral embellishment. That is very appropriate for the environment. We also noted the kerbs freshly painted at what you call the 5 roads freshly painted. The verges on all entrance roads to Murroe are left to grow to encourage Wildflowers and you have found the joy of having lesser spotted orchid emerge. Well done on all these initiatives. 

2021 Adjudication Report Mark 31 out of 50

Kerbs around the village - the 5 cross roads and monument area- have been painted and this alerts motorist of the road edge making it safe for pedestrians. Leaving verges so that wildflowers can flourish is admirable but it is important to warn motorists to slow down as that they are entering a built-up area and so we recommend that you trim a narrow strip at the road edge along the verges. LCCC have undertaken some traffic calming measures …. what did they do? Photos would have been helpful to see what was involved 

2019 Adjudication Report Mark 31 out of 50

We admired the black and white painted kerbstones at the Five Cross Roads and around the monument area in the village centre. This small gesture assists the motorist to see the edge of the grass and therefore protects your green space from damage. Footpaths extend from the village centre to the housing estates located on the entrance roads making it safe for the pedestrian to access the village. We loved that footpaths crossed communal open spaces as the pedestrian will always find the ‘desire’ line and it’s best to provide a safe passage with a concrete footpath. The row of begonias at the entrance to Cois Coille were in full flower and we noted that you have planted addition trees here too. We also admired the lavender bed which while not in flower will be attractive to bees and other insects when you are reading this report. There were new footpaths in the village centre and we commend LCCC for this work. 

2018 Adjudication Report Mark 30 out of 50

The road surfaces, on the roads that I travelled on, are quite good with long stretches of footpaths for the pedestrians. There is good road signage in the Village and approach roads. Good to see you are looking after the wildlife by leaving the grass grow tall at the roadsides. I certainly agree with your strategy of keeping the road ditches as normal rural types that only need attention once a year. These ditches absorb lots of dirt thrown up by Lorries and cars.

2017 Adjudication Report Mark 30 out of 50

Try to arrive into Murroe from the Five Roads side where you will be treated to a landscaping delight. Where thereare houses the surroundings are well presented. But one felt that roadsides could be given more attention as a narrow mown Verge helps define an area and create a village identity.