Parish Council Annual Meeting
This took place on Monday and Cllr Mike Stayte has now been voted in as Chairman, with Cllr John Cullimore continuing as Vice Chairman. Two new Cllrs have started – Steve Tilley and Caroline Tatham, and all Cllrs have been allocated roles which can be seen on the Parish Council website. There are also two new District Cllrs – Charlie Tuffin and Paul Turner, with Cllr Lindsey Green being voted in again.
Solar Farm Community Fund
Each year we ask for a new parishioner to be on the panel for up to 3 years which involves one meeting a year and reviewing the applications that we have come in. If you would like to be put forward for this role, names will be drawn out of a hat at the next Parish Council meeting for those that express an interest. Please send an e-mail to the Clerk.
Abandoned bike?
an abandoned bike has been found on St Johns Road. This is being kept at a Cllr’s house, if you think it is yours or know who’s it might be, then please drop me an e-mail or phone call.
Dog fouling
It has been bought to our attention that dog bags have been being left on the floor by bins. Please either ensure the waste goes in the bins or take it home. If the bins are full / overflowing they can be reported to Stroud District Council on recycling@stroud.gov.uk
Footpath working group volunteers.
With the vegetation growing up fast now, we could always do with more footpath working group volunteers. Please get in touch if you are interested.
Roadworks
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A1435 SLIMBRIDGE CROSSROADS TO DRAYCOTT (CAM PARISH) STROUD DISTRICT
Gloucestershire County Council, as traffic authority, intends to make an Order under the relevant provisions of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to temporarily close part of the A1435 from Slimbridge Crossroads to Draycott from its junction with Bristol Road to its junction with High Street for a distance of approximately 3220 metres.
The reason for the said closure is to carry out carriageway maintenance works. The said road is expected to be closed from 3rd June 2024 to 7th June 2024 only.
For further information, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514 or visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk
Alternative Route – as signed on site
Emergency access and pedestrian access, will not be maintained for safety reasons as there will be deep excavations and machinery in use.
I have asked for further information on this, and so far have been informed that “The closure will take place of a night-time only. There will also be 2-way traffic lights over the railway bridge during the daytime.”