Covid-19 Preventative Behaviour and Symptoms Study

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has funded a  research project based at the University of Southampton. They are  looking to recruit members of the public to take part in a large international survey on the preventative behaviours people are taking to avoid catching COVID-19 and the long-term effect of those that have suffered from COVID-19 during the pandemic. …

Latest Road Works Bulletin

The latest Gloucestershire County Council Highways Bulletin is now available.  This bulletin covers the period from 3rd December to 13th December. To view the bulletin please click the link Road Works Bulletin 2020-12-03 to 2020-12-13 For up to date information on the local road network please visit https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

ROKH Dance Win Prestige Award

We are delighted that ROKH Dance who run classes at the Town Hall, have just won ‘Dance Company of the Year for the South West Region’, from Prestige Awards. We congratulate them on this wonderful achievement.

One Stop Shop to Re-Open 7th December 2020

The One Stop Shop will re-open on 7th December 2020. In the meantime you can still contact us via email towncouncil@wotton-under-edge.com and telephone 01453 843210, during working hours.

Scaffolding at Grade II Listed Wotton Town Hall

Wotton-under-Edge Town Council has instructed scaffolders to erect scaffolding around the frontage of Wotton Town Hall from early December for a period of 36 weeks. A grant to Historic England for £25,000 (to fund some of the work) has been refused twice. The alternatives  to fund this work are to use all reserves and also take out a public works …

Additional Road Closure – Holywell Road (23 – 25 February 2021)

This road will be closed  from 23th February 2021 to 25th February 2021. This is to allow for works by Severn Trent Water Ltd. Please follow the link to view the map showing the area of closure. Holywell Road Wotton Under Edge plan If you require any further information regarding these closures please email streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Latest Road Works Bulletin

The Latest Gloucestershire Highways Bulletin is now available. The bulletin covers the period 26th November to 6th December. To view the bulletin please click the link Road Works Bulletin 2020-11-26 to 2020-12-06 For up to date information on the local road network please visit: https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

Census 2021 Will Provide a Snapshot of Modern Society

Households across Wotton-under-Edge Town Council will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021. The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. It has been carried out every decade since 1801, with the exception of 1941. It will be the first run predominantly online, with households receiving …

The Case of The Missing Cotswold Way Signs

Two of Wotton-under-Edge’s Cotswold Way signs have gone missing! The signs help visitors to Wotton-under-Edge follow the correct route for the Cotswold way. The signs belong to Wotton Town Council. They were in place at the end of July 2020, as evidenced by this picture, and were placed underneath the Bradley Street road sign. We know the signs disappeared between …