Parish News
Parish Council news
The next full council meeting takes place on Monday 17th August at Slimbridge village hall at 7.30pm. The agenda is attached. 17th August SPC agenda The Winsford planning application on Kingston Road has gone to Appeal, so we wait the outcome of this. Regular items such as 20mph Road Safety, Flood Risk Working Group, Playing Field and Pavilion reports will be discussed along with new items of looking at new recycle bins for the playing field in line with updated legislation. A public 10 minutes is held at the beginning of the meeting where parishioner can raise topics with the Council. All welcome.
Roadworks and closures
TEMPORARY CLOSURE CHURCHEND (SLIMBRIDGE PARISH) Gloucestershire County Council, as traffic authority intend to make an order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to temporarily close part of the C227 Churchend from its junction with Lancelot Court to outside the properties known as ‘Blacksmith Cottages’ for a distance of approximately 135 metres. The reason for the closure is for water connection works on behalf of Severn Trent Water.
The road is expected to be closed from 2nd September 2026 until 4th September 2026.
However, if the said works are not completed by this date the Order may remain in force for up to eighteen months or until the said works have been completed, whichever is sooner.
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.
Closure map
Dursley Road / A38 grass area.
With thanks to local residents who are part of the biodiversity group, work has started again on the triangle of land on A38 and Dursley Road. They have discovered some Scabious and Lesser Toadflax alive & flowering! The Oak tree is doing well, and the area has been a haven for amphibians. If you would like to be part of looking after this small area to promote the biodiversity, please do get in touch
WWT free residents day
Don’t forget WWT Slimbridge are offering free entry for Slimbridge Parish Residents on Sunday 23 August 2026
To access the offer:
- Must be resident of GL2 7XX postcode,
- The lead visitor must provide proof of residence and photo ID (e.g. a driving licence or proof of address plus photo ID).
- Entry is limited to 2 adults and up to 3 children (aged 3–17) per proof of residence.
- Any additional adults and accompanying children in the same group/household will require separate proof of residence and photo ID.
Dragonfly Festival
Residents will be able to enjoy a range of dragonfly-themed activities throughout the day, including:
- Science shows
- Crafts
- Drone experiences
- Silent disco
- Pond dipping
- Circus skills workshops
- Wild safaris
More information can be found here.
Scott House Museum
Residents are invited to drop into a special open house at the Scott House Museum between 10.00-11.00 and 15.00-16.00, or can book onto a free tour in advance here
Local Membership Offer
Slimbridge Parish residents, with proof of ID and address, are able purchase annual WWT membership at half price during their visit. This will allow unlimited visits to all 10 WWT wetland centres across the country