Christmas Window Competition Winners 2017

We are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Christmas Window Competition, which is organised in partnership with the Heritage Centre. The Town Council would like to congratulate all the winners and to thank everyone for creating such a fantastic festive display for the town by taking part in the competition. We would also like to thank the Heritage …

Caretaker/Maintenance Person Vacancy

Wotton-under-Edge Town Council is seeking to employ a flexible, local person for the role of Caretaker/Maintenance Person. Detail of the post are as follows: 20 hours per week reporting to the Town Clerk and Buildings & Facilities Manager. 2 year Fixed Term contract with renewal possible after analysis of hours. 21 days annual leave per annum. 6 months’ probation period. …

U A Fanthorpe bequeaths CBE and Queen’s Medal for Poetry to Town

Cllr Paul Smith, Mayor of Wotton-under-Edge was delighted to receive a bequest from the late U A Fanthorpe of her CBE and Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry on behalf of the town at November’s Council meeting. The medals were presented by U A Fanthorpe’s long term companion, Dr Rosie Bailey who spoke of the affection they had for the town …

Road Closure Wortley Road Wotton-under-Edge

Wortley Road will be closed on 25th January 2018 between the hours of 9.30am and 3.30pm. This is to allow for works to be carried out on behalf of Openreach. For further details please telephone Gloucestershire Highways Amey on 08000 514514 or click on the following link Wortley Road Closure 25-01-18

Bradley Street Road Closure

Bradley Street will be closed from 21st until 23rd November 2017, this is to allow for water pipe repairs to be carried out. For further details please click on the following link Bradley St Road Closure 21st Nov

Installation of Main Virgin Media Cabinet in Wotton-under-Edge

The installation of the main Virgin Media cabinet VHUB in Wotton-under-Edge will take place around 20th-21st November 2017. It will be installed next to the bus stop at the top of Haw Street opposite the junction with Westfields. The location and size of the cabinet has been approved by Gloucestershire County Council and Wotton Town Council has nothing to do …