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Gloucestershire County Council Highways Department will shortly be undertaking carriageway resurfacing works at Wortley Road, between Wortley and Alderley. The work is programmed to take place between 2nd – 9th December. Because of the road width and type of works, the road will be subject to a Road Closure in order to ensure the safety of both the travelling public and the workforce …

With winter closing in fast and nights getting longer, Gloucestershire Police have issued some security advice for residents: Leave a light on When the nights become longer many people forget that when they leave the house for work in the morning they may not be back until it is dark. When out at night switch on a light. Remind neighbours to …

Wotton Community Sports Foundation will be officially opening the new Safe Path to the Skate Park on Saturday 26th November at 2pm. The path has been developed to allow Wotton and Kingswood residents to safely access the Wotton Community Parc and its facilities. Please select this link to the WCSF’s Newsletter which contains full details of the arrangements for the …

The Gloucestershire Rural Communities Council has produced a report on the availability of community buildings in Wotton-under-Edge and likely future need. Please select this link to read the full report.

The Town Council invites grant applications from local organisations for community initiatives. Applications must be received by Monday 28th November 2016 for consideration at the Town Council’s budget meeting in early December. Grants approved will be paid in May 2017 in accordance with the Town Council’s Grants Policy. The Policy and Application Form can be downloaded from the Council Policies …

Gloucestershire Village and Community Agents offer help and support for people over 50 and help bridge the gap between statutory and voluntary agencies.  Anne Robinson is the new Village and Community Agent for the area covering Wotton-under-Edge to Dursley and all the villages in between. Anne can be contacted on 07798 837582. Her email address is arobinson@villageagent.grcc.org.uk Please be aware that as …

Western Power Distribution have advised that they will be installing new underground cables in the Chipping Car Park between 21st November and 16th December. The work is likely to cause some disruption in the Chipping Car Park and will also affect the Rope Walk from the Chipping Car Park to the Chapel. For more information please select this link. If …

Due to changes in legislation resulting from European Directives, the Town Council has been informed that our supplier cannot lawfully supply Armistice maroons this year.  The company usually imports the maroons specially for Armistice Day – because of the new legislation they are not importing any  and will therefore not be supplying any this year.  They are looking at ways …

Gloucestershire Road Safety Partnership is launching a new campaign to change people’s attitudes about mobile phones and driving. Using a mobile phone is one of the most dangerous behaviours for motorists, putting drivers, passengers and others on the road at risk of death and serious harm. And it is a behaviour seen too frequently on our roads so please spread …

With Stroud District Council’s new waste and recycling collection service now in place – here’s a reminder of the new arrangements for collection of waste and recycling in the area. Please remember to use the correct container for your waste and that black refuse sacks are no longer in use. Please ensure that your waste is put out for collection …