Changes to bus services from 30th March

In light of the Covid-19 crisis and following the government advice to limit non-essential travel, temporary changes to bus services have been introduced from Monday 30th March 2020. Please select this link to view details of the changes that have been made to bus services.

COVID-19 Update from Gloucestershire County Council

Gloucestershire County Council has issued an update from the Director of Public Health on the current position in the county in relation to Covid-19. The update includes the latest Covid-19 figures for Gloucestershire, as well as key information, answers to some of the questions being asked and useful links. Please select this link to read the update in full.

Latest funding bulletin from the Gloucestershire VCS Alliance

The latest version of the Funding Bulletin is available on the Gloucestershire VCS Alliance website at http://www.glosvcsalliance.org.uk/external-funding-opportunities-bulletin/. In light of the coronavirus a section has been introduced a principally with news about emergency funds that are available now. This section is on pages 13-16. Many funders are deferring deadlines or limiting funding to existing grantees. Dates and details in the …

Town Council Operations During Coronavirus Outbreak

Following Government guidelines, the Town Council has suspended all council meetings and closed all of its facilities to members of the public, including the Town Hall, the Civic Centre, the One Stop Shop, the Chipping Club Room, the Youth Centre, Old Town Toilets and Symn Lane Play Area. The allotments will remain open as long as the plot holder only …

Latest Road Works Bulletin

To view the latest Road Works Bulletin from 28th February until 8th March please click here. For up to date information on the local road network please follow this link.

Road Closure Synwell Lane

This road is planned be closed from Friday 13th March until Tuesday 17th March 2020 between 7.00am and 7.00pm, for resurfacing works to take place. For more information please click here or contact Gloucestershire Highways Tel 08000514514.

Town Council website

The Town Council is in the process of changing the system used to administer its website. As a result it will not be possible to add to or update the website for a short period. We will ensure that information is updated as soon as possible and ask you to bear with us in the meantime.

Announcement on SOLAR STREETS

The Town Council has recently been made aware of the “Solar Streets” initiative which is endorsed by Frome Town Council working with a local supplier IDDEA to provide for low cost solar panels for local communities. This scheme is potentially available to Wotton residents.  More details are available at: https://www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/your-community/resilience/solar-streets/ https://iddea.co.uk/what-is-solar-streets/ As part of its climate change initiative, Wotton Town …

Gloucestershire VCS Alliance Bulletin

The latest Gloucestershire VCS Alliance Funding Opportunities Bulletin has been published. Please select this link for information on key funding opportunities currently available.

Road closure – Old London Road

Old London Road, Wotton-under-Edge will be closed from 8th April 2020 to 10th April 2020. This is to allow for works by Severn Trent Water Ltd. Please select this link to see a plan of the area affected by the road closure and diversions. If you require any further information regarding this closure please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514514.