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 …

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 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

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 …

Residents will be able to renew the Stroud District Council Garden Waste Service online immediately for collections starting in February 2018. Residents who are unable to go online will be able to renew by making a card payment over the phone as they have done in previous years by phoning 01453 754424. There will be a price increase from £36 …

Wotton-under-Edge Town Council in partnership with Wotton Heritage Centre invite shops and businesses in the town to take part in a Christmas window display competition, “Walking in a Winter Wonderland”. For full details please click on the following link Christmas Shop Window competition 2017.

Some residents have received a letter dated 5th October 2017 referring to the Garden Waste Renewal 2018 Scheme, detailing the preferred method of renewal and payment is by accessing the online system. However, residents who are unable to go online can renew or subscribe over the phone. Payments can be made by debit and credit cards by phoning 01453 754424 …

Shepherds Leaze will be closed from 26th -27th October 2017 from 07.30 to 17.30 daily. This is to allow for the road to be resurfaced and it will be closed due to the width of machinery that will be used. Please click on the following link for further details and map showing the extents of the road closure and work …

Bradley Street, Wotton-under-Edge will be closed from 21st to 23rd November to allow for works by Severn Trent Water. Please select this link to view a location map. For more information, please call Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514514.

Wortley Road will be closed on 8th October 2017 from the junction with Nind Lane, to the junction with Hillmill Lane, a distance of approximately 680 metres. This is to allow British Telecom to complete work under the carriageway. The closure is expected to take place from 9.30am to 3.30pm or until the work is completed. An alternative route will be …