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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Parish News 19th November 2025
Gloucestershire Highways are due to clean out the gullies and drains on Wednesday 26th November from Tyning Crescent to Kingston Road. It would be really helpful if parked vehicles could be moved from where the drains are during this day to allow for the drains to be cleaned out please. Thank you
With the recent rain and floods last week, the Parish Council would like to remind all homeowners with any form of watercourse on their properties such as drains, ditches and culverts that you are likely to be responsible for these as riparian owners and need to keep them clear of debris to allow the water to run freely, which will help prevent flooding. If you know of any areas that may need looking at please do let us know and this can be looked at to see what can be done.
The recent Battery Storage application for Kingston Road was permitted at Stroud Development Control Committee, and in December the Wild Goose Lodge application to become a school will also go to the Committee for their decision too.
The recent 20mph open event held by Gloucestershire County Council was well attended and we should hear more back from them after the 21st November. Thank you to those who came and put their views forward. We will continue to keep you updated with the process.
The Parish Council are currently reviewing the budget for next year, and this will be resolved in January. Projects such as the pavilion kitchen, playing field management and recycling bins will be included in this along with preparing for any Devolution that may be coming our way too within the Local Government Organisation moving to Unitary Authority.
It has been noticed that parking on the double yellow lines outside the school has become worse again, with someone reporting a near miss of a child recently. We are liaising with the school, police and enforcement officers on this to ensure safety around the school is adhered to. Please do park considerately.
You may have seen Charlie Richardson from CJR Gardening Services doing a great job on clearing out a lot of vegetation from the Churchyard, and uncovering a grave at the front by the cross too which had been covered by a large bush. This should now help towards keeping the area more manageable going into the future.
Parish News 12th November 2025
Parish News
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
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Gloucestershire Highways 20mph public drop in consultation
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
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.
Parish News 5th August 2025
Parish News
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
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
Parish News 18th June 2025
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.
Parish News 11th June 2025
Parish News
This current application at Kingston Road for the Battery Storage is now being addressed at Stroud District Council Development Control Committee on Tuesday 17th June at 6pm. The Parish Council are expected to make a representation at this meeting.
The Parish Council are also waiting for confirmation from Streetworks on the Churchend Road closure expected in July. Once recieved, further information will come out via e-mail, website and social media.
The Parish Council have also had the St Johns culvert surveyed again thanks to a grant from the County Council Build Back Better scheme through Cllr Stephen Davies. We await the results from this before looking at works etc need doing
Stroud District Council are looking at ways to engage and consult, if you wish to take part in the survey, please see the link below:
Parish News 22nd May 2025
Parish News
Slimbridge Cllrs were sad to learn of the passing of Beryl Howell, who was a Cllr and Chairman in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Beryl’s funeral will be on June 2nd at 12.30pm at St Johns Church.
Slimbridge Parish Council have just held their annual meeting where Cllr Mike Stayte was re-elected as Chairman and Cllr John Cullimore as Vice Chairman. The Council also welcomed 2 new Cllrs – Cath Cox and Adrian Joslin, as co-option took place; it was great to have 4 candidates applying for the two positions! All details of the Cllrs will be updated on the website soon.
The air source heat pump in the pavilion is now fully up and running and we look forward to seeing the pavilion being used more in the future. This was part funded by a grant from The Rural Prosperity Fund.
With the listed tombs at St Johns Church now completed, it is hoped regular working parties can be had to keep them clear of vegetation and also other parts of the churchyard too. If you would like to be part of this, please let the Clerk know. There are currently two areas being left to grow in the churchyard to see what elements of Biodiversity will show up. Please do have a walk through and if you can download the Inaturalist app and record some of the flowers, and insects that you see, that would be great. The Merlin app is also a great tool for listening to the birds and identifying them.
The Parish Council have just objected to the recent amendments on the Battery Storage application on Kingston Road, and also are still waiting the outcome on the SEND school application at Wild Goose lodge.
Lastly, the Parish Council are looking for a new Community Advice Panel member for the Solar Farm funding applications. This group meets once a year in November and the person would be on the panel for up to 3years. This entails looking at the applications that come in and putting forward recommendations for distribution. Please send your name to the Parish Clerk by June 13th and if there are more than one applicant, names will be put in a hat to be drawn at the next Parish Council meeting on the 16th June.
Road closure
Please be advised of the following closure:
Churchend, Slimbridge
This road will be closed (as per the attached plan) from 21/07/2025 to 23/07/2025 to allow for pipe renewal work by Severn Trent Water.
Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.
If you should require further information please email streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Kind regards
Helen Dunn, Parish Clerk
07943 894637