Parish News

Local Government Reorganisation Consultation
The government is running a public consultation on Gloucestershire’s Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) proposals.
The consultation asks whether the proposals for either a Single Unitary, Two Unitary (East / West split) or Two Unitary (Greater Gloucester City)  :

• Are based on sensible geographies and economic areas
• Will deliver the outcomes described in the proposals
• Are the right size to be efficient, improve capacity, and withstand financial shocks
• Will enable stronger community engagement and support devolution
• Will deliver high-quality, sustainable public services that meet local needs

The government will use the responses to help assess which option best meets the criteria for effective local government.
The consultation will run for seven weeks from Thursday, 5 February. The link for this can be found: Proposals for local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire – GOV.UK

Please do take the time to respond

STW and parish flooding
The Parish Council now have a flood working group set up with Cllrs and volunteer parishioners. We have made new links with STW who are trying to now have better communications. They have been invited to attend the Annual Parish Meeting and bring various advice leaflets. One of the things being stressed is that ALL flooding incidents, no matter what, MUST be reported. whether that be in the roads, gardens, toilets etc. This will then help build up a bigger picture for them and move Slimbridge issues up their priority list. The link to report is: Wastewater services | Contact us | Help and Contact | Severn Trent Water Videos and photos of issues happening at the time are also appreciated as they can’t be there straight away at times to see. there are a number of ways to report – phone, text, WhatsApp,

Parish Council news
20mph Traffic Road Order is still with Gloucestershire Highways and we are waiting for the public consultation date which we will publish as soon as we know.
Cllrs proposed and resolved to set the precept at £75,740 which is an increase of £5,070.00. This equates to a 7% increase, and for a Band D household equates to £10.41 per year increase (87p per month or 20p per week). Budgets, alongside the general running of the Council, will be for IT and data security, playing field management and pavilion projects, recycling and waste bins as part of changed legislation, Devolution as more work may come down from this to Town and Parish Councils, and continued work on flooding aspects in the parish such as ditches and culverts. The increase comes after the freezing of the precept last year.
The Council is also at the very early ideas of considering a mural on the wall in the playing field to brighten up this space, and look at grant funding for this.
The Neighbourhood Development Plan will also be under review considering any impacts Government Housing numbers may have on Stroud District and in turn within Slimbridge.
The Parish Council will be letting the grass grow in the back areas of the Churchyard again this year, so please do look out for the varying biodiversity this brings with it.
The Annual Parish Council meeting will be on Monday 13th April with the hall opening from 7.15pm and the meeting starting at 7.30pm

Just to let everyone know that the next Parish Council meeting is on Monday 9th February, not the 16th for this month.

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Good morning

Thank you to those who were able to attend the Gloucestershire highways open event on the proposed 20mph scheme in the Village. We hope to hear on the next phases after the 21st November, and will continue to keep you all updated.

Upcoming Road closures
Please be advised of the following closure: Tyndale Road, Slimbridge
This road will be closed (as per the attached plan) from 16/12/2025 to 18/12/2025 to allow for sluice valve and chamber rebuilding work by Severn Trent Water.
Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.
If you should require further information please email streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Tyndale Road Closure plan

Warm Homes Local Grant Scheme
📢 Fully-funded energy-saving improvements for homes in Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire 🏡 Funded by the government’s Warm Homes Local Grant.
To benefit from a home upgrade grant, you must: live in Gloucestershire or South Gloucestershire, have an inefficient home (EPC rating of D, E, F, G) and total household income under £36,000 per year.
 ‘I’m very grateful to have received the grant and I hope others will take advantage’, this local resident’s home was fitted with solar panels and an air source heat pump.
This scheme will provide:

• Expert survey, report and recommendations for your home
• Fully funded energy-saving upgrades
• Improvements such as insulation, heating, renewables
• Support for you and your household at each step

Check if you qualify for a FREE home upgrade grant and save on your energy bills 💸
👉 Call 0800 500 3076 or visit severnwye.org.uk/upgrade
#SevernWye #WarmHomesLocalGrant #EnergySavings #HomeUpgrades

Gloucestershire Highways 20mph public drop in consultation

Good morning,

Gloucestershire Highways are wishing to carry out a drop in session to consult on the 20mph proposals before they put out their official consultation. This is an early chance to look at the proposed plans and give any initial feedback for them to consider, with the aim of making the official consultation go smoothly.

This will be held on Thursday 6th November at Slimbridge Village Hall from 3-7pm. Please see the below links to information on this consultation. Please note this is a Gloucestershire Highways consultation and therefore comments are best directed to them using the e-mail provided. The Slimbridge Road Safety Team will also be available on the day as we work with Highways on this project.

20mph consultation invite letter

Proposed map of speed reduction roads

Please do pop along on the day to give feedback on this scheme.

Kind regards
Helen Dunn, Parish Clerk

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.

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Battery Storage planning applications
Slimbridge Parish Council had their planning meeting last night, where the Battery Storage application has come back again as a new Variation application which is the same as the previous Variation application that has gone to appeal.
So this means that the applicants have a current application at Stroud District Council (S.25/1339/VAR) which the Parish Council have resolved to object to, and request that it is called into the Development Control  Committee; the applicant also has the previously refused application (S.25/0713/VAR) going to appeal. Therefore if you commented on the previous application through Stroud District Council, then you will now need to go to the new application to submit your comments again.

Churchyard working party
We are planning another working party date at St Johns churchyard on Thursday 4th September at 10am. If anyone would like to join us it would be much appreciated. Please bring gloves and any small tools to use. If you would like to let me know if you can join, then I can plan for the jobs we need to carry out.

Upcoming roadworks
Please find attached letter and map regarding the upcoming works on CAMBRIDGE LAYBY OFF A38 GLOUCESTER starting 20th August 2025.
Road closure for Spray Injection Patching.
Cambridge Layby letter
Please find attached letter and map regarding the upcoming works on ELMCOTE LANE CAMBRIDGE  starting 21st August 2025
Road closure for Spray Injection Patching
Elmcote Lane letter

Churchend Roadworks

Good morning all,

I have had notification that the roadworks planned for Churchend, Slimbridge will now take place on the 28th – 30th July.
Road closure map
This is due to works by Severn Trent Water

Kind regards
Helen Dunn, Parish Clerk
07943 894637

Slimbridge Gardening Club
BEST Plant IN YOUR Garden Competition 23 June 2025
Slimbridge Parish Residents!
Enter the best plant in your garden in the Slimbridge Gardening Club competition. It could be big or small, just simply beautiful.
It’s free to enter!
Plants will be judged on 23 June. The trophy will be awarded at the Summer Show on 16 August.
Simply ring Danielle on 01453 899230 with your contact details by 6 pm 21 June. We’ll be in touch to arrange the judging.

Churchend Road Closure update
After liaising with Highways they have now put in a one way diversion for when the roadworks at Churchend occur in July

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 C227 Churchend from outside of the property known as ‘Blacksmith Cottages’ to outside of the property known as ‘Beehive Stores’ for a distance of approximately 55 metres. The reason for the said closure is for pipe renewal works by Severn Trent Water. The said road is expected to be closed from 08:00hrs on 21st July 2025 to 16:00hrs on 23rd July 2025 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.
Road closure map

Battery Storage, Kingston Road
This went to Development Control Committee last night where Cllr Mike Stayte spoke for the Parish Council. This was refused by the Committee, but we are expecting a revised application back with a smaller building size.