Parish News
Good morning
Elections
For those who are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor, I will be collecting nomination packs tomorrow from Stroud. Please do get in touch if you want to have a chat about the role of Parish Councillor and if you would like a nomination pack to stand.
Prospective candidates who are interested in standing as a District and/or Parish/Town Councillor must submit a nomination paper by hand to the Returning Officer at Stroud District Council, Ebley Mill, Ebley Wharf, Stroud, GL5 4UB between 10am and 4pm from Tuesday 19 March 2024 – Friday 5 April 2024
If you have changed address recently or if you are not sure if you are registered to vote you can register online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. Registering only takes a few minutes, you will need your national insurance number to complete the registration. If you are not registered, you cannot vote in any upcoming elections. Additionally, did you know that by not being registered it can also impact your credit score? Remember you are now also required to present photo ID at the polling station. More information on Voter ID can be found on Stroud District Councils’ website including how to apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate if you do not have an acceptable form of photo ID. For enquiries, please email elections@stroud.gov.uk or call 01453 766321.
Police alerts
We are currently being hit with Rogue Traders in the area and ask you to contact Police on 101 if you receive such visits.
We have 3 different traders approaching residents.
The 1st trader involves asking people if they want their roofs cleaned, they particularly pick on vulnerable & often elderly people.
We have one victim in the Stone area who parted with £4600 for a jet wash and we have since discovered that other residents in the area also parted with money. All we know is that it is a group of younger males with Irish accents using a grey van.
The 2nd trader involves a group of males using the trade name of Marshalls Driveways, they approach properties asking if owners would like driveways replaced. One victim in the Slimbridge area agreed to have his driveway replaced, the quality of work was not good at all and very unprofessional. He complained and was made to feel very intimidated with a very aggressive male, again with an Irish accent.
The 3rd rogue trader, we have reported on recently. A group of 3 males who we believe are all from the same family put leaflets through doors asking for unwanted jewellery or antique items, they quickly return asking for their leaflets back. Again they are aggressive in nature. We have one victim in the Berkeley area who invited one of these males into her property only to discover that some of her beloved items had gone missing.
If you have any further information on these traders, please contact PCSO Mike Trebble Michael.Trebble@gloucestershire.police.uk
Kind regards
Helen Dunn, Parish Clerk
07943 894637