Parish News
Good morning,
St Johns Tombs project
Thank you to those who attended the churchyard tombs open event at the end of October, it was well attended and your input into the biodiversity element of the churchyard is welcomed. I hope you picked up a seed packet to also plant bee friendly flowers in the Spring in your own gardens.
The School also enjoyed a visit last week to the churchyard to see the tops lifted off the Jenner tombs, and did their own scavenger hunt around the church too.
Please do continue passing by and watching the improvements being done. Also thank you for your patience with the traffic management in place whilst the railings and gates get painted and refurbished, it is hoped this will be completed this week.
Community engagement for the proposed Sharpness Vale development
JBP Associates are holding two community drop-in sessions to allow residents to view the proposals, ask questions, and share their feedback:
- Sharpness Village Hall: Friday, 15 November, from 2 pm to 7 pm & Saturday, 16 November, from 9:45 am to 1 pm
Alongside these drop-in sessions, JBP Associates will be launching a digital consultation on 6 November at www.sharpnessvale.co.uk , where community members can explore detailed plans and participate in a survey.
Their press release is here: https://sharpnessvale.co.uk/public-engagement-announced-for-new-community-at-sharpness-vale/
Upcoming Road works
Temporary closure of Longaston Lane
Gloucestershire County Council, as traffic authority, intends to make an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to temporarily close part of the Longaston Lane, from outside the property known as ‘Hillview’ to outside the property known as ‘The Bungalow’, for a distance of approximately 100 metres. The reason for the said closure is for pole testing works. The said road is expected to be closed between 09:30hrs and 15:30hrs on 29th November 2024 only or until the works have been completed. For further information, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514 or visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk. Alternative Route – as signed on site. Pedestrian access to premises on or next to the road, and emergency access, will be maintained.
The below roads are expected to be closed on a rolling programme commencing 2nd December 2024, where the presence of approved signage will indicate whether the closures and restrictions are in force. Further advance warnings of dates/times will be displayed on site prior to the closures taking effect. This order can permit the closure of the roads in any order, or simultaneously as required and it is anticipated all works will be completed by 31st March 2025. For further information, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514 or visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk
Tyning Crescent Entire length of Road 213m
The Close Entire length of Road 173m