Parish News 4th September 2025

Good afternoon,

The Parish Council are busy with a number of things presently.

St John’s Road culvert
The culvert on St John’s Road where there is a blockage, causing flooding of property gardens and St Johns Road in heavy rains, will be repaired this month. This will cause some minor disruption on the pavement whilst the works take place, but the long term benefits will obviously outweigh this. The Parish Council and Gloucestershire Highways are paying for this as a one off goodwill gesture with future maintenance and responsibilities to be sorted.

Planning applications
The Battery Storage planning application will now go to Stroud District Development Control Committee in October, and the Parish Council will make representations. The Parish Council are still waiting for the planning application for Wild Goose Lodge.

Playing Field
The Parish Council are also in the process of getting the playing field assessed to see how this can be managed going into the future. Cllr Steve Tilley is seen below digging out for soil samples. reports are expected soon and then Cllrs can look at options for maintenance.

St Johns Churchyard
Cllrs and volunteers also took part in a working party this morning at the Churchyard making sure that the listed tombs and other graves are kept free of brambles. We are looking at having regular dates for this and would love to have more volunteers involved. Cake is always available! Below is Cllr Anna Butcher clearing a cross at the entrance.

Solar farm Fund
Finally, if you are part of a community group undertaking any projects or activities, don’t forget to look at the Solar farm Fund for opportunities to apply. Details are on the Parish Council website at: Solar Farm Community Fund – Slimbridge Parish Council. Applications are now open with a deadline of 17th October.