Stroud District Council has issued an update on the decisive action taken to safeguard critical services during the current Covid-19 lockdown.  This, combined with the preparation that Ubico undertook to induct additional agency staff has meant that all waste services have been maintained, apart from the provision of bulky waste collection. Please select this link for information on the action …

The Gloucestershire Rural Community Council has issued the third edition of  Keeping in Touch. You can download the newsletter here. This edition contains information and links concerning Legionella, HM Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, Charity Commission guidance and more grants relating to Coronavirus: Legionella – a reminder for village halls and other premises Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Charity Commission …

Dates for the planned road closure for resurfacing at Bradley Green have now changed. The work is now planned to take place between the 14th and 21st May. The planned closure is at 3/257 Bradley Green from 7.00am to 7.00pm for 6 days (excluding the weekends). Dates for planned closures can change at short notice, the latest information can be …

The Leaders of Gloucester City Council and Gloucestershire County Council have expressed their thanks to everyone in voluntary and community organisations for all they are doing at the present time. They say, “The last month has been an extremely difficult and challenging time for us all, both professionally and personally. We are both extremely proud of how everyone in voluntary …

Funding Bulletin – 21 April 2020 The latest version of the main Funding Bulletin is available on the Gloucestershire VCS Alliance website at http://www.glosvcsalliance.org.uk/external-funding-opportunities-bulletin/. Emergency Funding Bulletin In light of the coronavirus we have launched a separate bulletin with emergency funds. This is updated regularly on our website at http://www.glosvcsalliance.org.uk/external-funding-opportunities-bulletin/. Recent updates to the emergency bulletin include: Gloucestershire Community Foundation …

Gloucestershire County Council has advised that they are planning to close Bradley Green, Wotton-under-Edge for resurfacing between Wednesday 13th May and Wednesday 20th May 2020. The planned closure is at 3/257 Bradley Green from 7.00am to 7.00pm for 6 days (excluding the weekends). Dates for planned closures can change at short notice, the latest information can be found by visiting …

Stroud District Council is continuing to receive reports of  bonfires being lit across the District. Please do not set fire to your waste. Many people are currently self-isolating at their homes and cannot escape the smoke produced by these fires. Some will already be struggling with respiratory symptoms. Please do not make things worse for them. Please store your waste …

Stroud District Council has produced a Community Information Pack containing help and advice for communities who are supporting residents during the Coronavirus Pandemic. The pack contains health advice, information on key contacts and resources and details of the Gloucestershire County Council Community Hub. Please select this link to download the Community Information Pack.

Coronavirus and Governance The NCVO has issued a blog discussing some key questions for trustees to consider when thinking about how best to support their organisations. These include: developing a plan for business continuity, identifying risks and responses whether the charity can refocus its activities, in line with its charitable purpose how to operate the most essential operations and services …

Due to the generosity of local donors, Wotton Area Mutual Aid is now able to deliver free grocery and toiletry essential boxes to anyone who is finding it difficult to make ends meet in this difficult time. There is no need for a referral. The easiest way to apply is to fill in an online form which you can download …